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Do All Scottish Families Have a Tartan?
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The kilt is synonymous with Scotland, but does that mean everyone with a Scottish surname has his or her own tartan?
Get Out the Haggis, It's Burns Night!
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HowStuffWorks learns about Burns Night suppers, which celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland and the poet Robert Burns.
How Robert the Bruce, Inspired by a Spider, Won Scottish Independence
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Brazenly ambitious, he became king of Scotland and won independence from the despised English to become a legendary figure of Scottish national pride.
What's So 'Offal' About Haggis and Why's It Banned in the U.S.?
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The national dish of Scotland is banned in America. But whose idea was it to stuff a sheep's stomach bag and boil it? And what does it taste like?
What's Really Going on at the 'Dog Suicide Bridge'?
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Experts are baffled as to why dogs keep throwing themselves off Overtoun Bridge in Scotland. Are they lured by unseen scents or is something supernatural at work?
What's the Difference Between England, the U.K. and Great Britain?
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There's a whale of a difference between the United Kingdom and Great Britain. But whatever you do, don't call someone from Scotland "English."
What Makes a Whiskey Scotch Whisky?
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What makes whiskey scotch? It comes down to the legalities of where it's from and how it's made.
Why Does Nova Scotia Have a Latin Name?
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The Canadian province's name means 'New Scotland,' so why isn't it in English? Learn more about the naming of Nova Scotia on HowStuffWorks.
Beyond 'Braveheart': 5 Things We Get Wrong About William Wallace
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The story of Scottish resistance hero William Wallace has morphed into fiction over time, but the truth is actually far more fascinating than the one we see in popular retellings.
Can You Pass This Basic British Geography Quiz?
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The geography of Britain is beautiful, vast and taken for granted. One learns about it as a child, but it is challenging to retain all of it as an adult. How well do you remember it? Could you pass a basic British geography quiz?