It is not, as some have tried to claim, of Gaelic derivation; the Gaelic for tartan is, and has always been, 'breacan'. The earliest tartans were of undyed wool from the indigenous Soay sheep: light brown, dark brown and white. The oldest preserved Scottish tartan is a fragment in these colours known as 'the Falkirk tartan'. National symbols · The national flag of Scotland, known as the Saltire or St. Andrew's Cross, dates (at least in legend) from the 9th century, and is thus the oldest national flag still in use. Since 1606 the Saltire has also formed part of the design of the Union Flag. There are numerous other symbols and symbolic artefacts, both official and unofficial, including the thistle, the nation's floral emblem, the 6 April 1320 statement of political independence the Declaration of Arbroath, the
NATIONAL SYMBOLS ` FLAG · The Saltire or St. Andrew's Cross · from the 12 th century · blue background over which is placed a white representation of an X-shaped cross · 'Royal Flag' of Scotland or the 'Rampant Lion' · red lion on a gold field · Scottish monarchs or government officials · by William the Lyon in 1165 FLOWER · thistle · prickly-leaved purple flower · 15th century · symbol of defence · Scottish Bluebell FLOWER OF SCOTLAND
Law Scotland retains Scots Law, its own unique legal system, based on Roman law, which combines features of both civil law and common law. The terms of union with England specified the retention of separate systems. The barristers being called advocates, and the judges of the high court for civil cases are also the judges for the high court for criminal cases. Scots Law differs from England's common law system. National symbols The Flag of Scotland, known as the Saltire or St. Andrew's Cross, dates (at least in legend) from the 9th century, and is thus the oldest national flag still in use. The Saltire now also forms part of the design of the Union Flag. There are numerous other symbols and symbolic artefacts, both official and unofficial, including the thistle, the nation's floral emblem, the 1320 statement of political independence the Declaration of Arbroath, the textile pattern tartan that often signifies a particular Scottish clan, and the Lion Rampant
St. George's Day 23. April A red rose is worn as a jacket lapel Big feast Parade Singing the hymn Jerusalem St. George's Cross St. Andrew's Day 30. November Ceilidh-dancing, musical entartainment Marks the beginning of Christmas Many superstitions St. Andrew's Cross aka the Saltire Christmas 25. December Presents under the Christmas tree Father Christmas A big feast turkey, pudding, mashed potatoes, mince pie and so one Birth of Jesus Cards, naitivty plays, carol singers
Scotland Overview Flag-Saltire Royal Standard of Scotland Edinburgh, Glasgow First Minister Alex Salmond 78,387km² 5,222,100 St Andrew History Picts (Celtic tribe) Romans named scotland Caledonia The Scots Queen Mary was forced to abdicate the Scottish throne in 1567. National Symbols Thistle Declaration of Arbroath Tartan Bagpipes Kilt Honours of Scotland Crown, Sword and sceptre are from late fifteenth and early sixteenth century. Crown was made in 1540. Pope Julius II presented the sword to King James IV in 1507. The sceptre was made in 1494 and was presented to King James IV by Pope Alexander VI Honours of Scotland Language Have spoken Pictish, Scottish Gaelic similar Norse, Norman- to Irish, it is French and Brythonic recognised a...
coers the northern third of the Island of Great Britain. · The Scotland capital city is Edinburgh. MAJOR CITIES · The largest city is Glasgow. Glasgow has a population of 598,830. The city has an area of 175.5 km ². · Aberdeen, Dundee, Paisley, East Kilbride and Livingston are are also large cities. · There is a Glasgow bus tours for tourists SCOTLAND FLAG · The Flag of Scotland, also known as Saint Andrew's Cross or the Saltire, is the national flag of Scotland. · Scottish flag is blue · On the flag is a white X-shaped cross. NATIONAL SYMBOLS · The national flower of Scotland is the thistle. · Scotland's national animal is the unicorn. · The Scots Pine is the national tree of Scotland. · Scotland's national bird is the golden eagle. HERALDRY · The Royal Arms of Scotland is a coat of arms symbolising Scotland and the Scottish monarchs.
JAMAICA The english speaking country · Jamaica is an island country situated in the Caribbean Sea, consisting of the third-largest island of the Greater Antilles (*The Greater Antilles is a grouping of the larger islands in the Caribbean Sea). · The flag consists of a gold saltire, which divides the flag into four sections: two of them green (top and bottom) and two black (hoist and fly). · black representing the strength and creativity of the people which has allowed them to overcome the odds, gold for the wealth of the country and the golden sunshine, and green for the lush vegetation of the island. · Coat of arms: On the dexter side a West Indian Native Woman holding in the exterior hand a Basket of Fruits
Varieties of flags referred to vague notions of `nationality' and were in their various designs used at sea by warships, unarmed vessels and privately owned craft be recognised in a context where flags emerged as political symbols in modern times. And flag law was adopted in 1906. England: St. George's Cross (white with red cross) dates from 1348. when Edward III made St. George the patron saint of the Order of the 1348 Cross Flag Garter. Scotland: References to the Saltire (diagonal) cross of St. Andrew (blue with white diagonal cross) N. Ireland: The Cross of St. Patrick (white with red diagonal cross) Wales: (Red dragon on white-over-green) The colours are the livery colours of the Tudor dynasty in the I5 `h c. The 'Dragon' is also (Wales) claimed to go back to the 15`h c. and has been the official badge for ® Wales since 1801. 9
Aniliin tuleb sinisena keelde tumesinisena araabiakeelsest sõnast an'nil' = indigo sinise järgi. Tänapäeval siis inglise keeles blue, hispaania ja ka portugali keeles azul, itaalia keeles azzuro, turchino, saksa keeles blau, vene keeles sinii, hiina keeles lan, lan suh, jaapani keeles ao, massao (taevasinine), kon (laevastikusinine), asagi (helesinine), hanada (hele indigo) jne. azure kirgassinine, heraldikas a saltire azure cerulean sügavsinine, taevasinine Kultuur ja kombed: Kogu maailmas on paljude lemmikvärviks sinine üle 40% peab seda oma lemmikuks Euroopas ja Ameerikas. Vaaraod olid päikesejumal Ra lapsed, kuld ja sinine olid mõlemad jumalikud värvused, sinine tähistas egiptlastele tõe värvi, maailmakõiksust ja elu. Taevast jumalat Amun'i kujutatu tihti sinisena, elujumal Khnum istus sinisel troonil, Isise riided olid sinist värvi. Sinine kaitses vaaraosid kurja eest
saddlers, helps those whos uffer from leprosy,pleagues, syphilis He killed a dragon to save a fair maiden The flag of Saint George is in Union Jack 1940 King George VI inauguarated The George Cross- acts of grate heroism St Andrew Patron saint od Scotland as well as Creece russia Was one of the 12 apostles Travelled to Greece to preach christianity where he was crucified on an x-shaped cross- saltire, crux decusata St Andrews cross on Scotland flag Some remains in teh town St Andrews, a place of pilgrimage St david Patron saint of Wales Missioanry, ealry saint who travelled to Wales, sout-west England and Brittany Became archbischop of Wales He was preaching to crowd and the ground rise up. To a hill David founded monastery where St David stands today The Synod of Whitby 664 664 Oswy, king of Northumbria, called a
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