Ask me anything about - Scotland!

Following on from Dan, The Boogieman's idea for Australia and being proud of my country, Ask me anything about Scotland! Go on, I know you want to

 

Who chose Nessie's name, and why?

 

Nessie lives in Loch "Ness" hence the name Nessie!

 

Let's say I plan on visiting next year... where's the best place to stay in Edinburgh?

 

Glasgow! Simple as that, a much better city to stay in with a lot more going on but near Edinburgh so that you can visit! If you insist on Edinburgh though there are numerous hotels, guest houses and the usual youth hostel!

Everything you need here!

http://www.visitscotland.com/

 

Yes, Edinburgh as I would be doing genealogical research and most are from there. Although at some point Aberdeen and Glasgow would be on my list...

 

Good luck with your research!

 

*being silly*

What's the pub in Catterline called? I forgot

 

The only one I've ever been in was the Glenlorna

 

Meh, wrong Catterline, obviously. It's called The Creel

 

Awesome! I was hoping someone else would take up this thread idea . . .


Who is the most famous Scottish person?

 

I assume you mean apart from me Dan

I would have to say William Wallace although I would say a lot of Scots are famous for many reasons and many inventions that have gone round the world. We are the People!!!

http://www.rampantscotland.com/famous/famous.htm

 

What about Rob Roy?

 

The real one or the Liam Neeson version?

Ok Rob Roy as well!

 

No Sean Connery! No Billy Connoly?!

 

Okay, okay, them too!

Obviously it goes to show that the Scots are brilliant and have been throughout time, exploring, inventing, entertaining etc, etc! and a definitive list would be far too long!

 

Ah... half of my genetic code comes from there, probably the reason I'm so brilliant ... the crazy genes come from Scotland too.

I really need to visit sometime...

 

Stonehaven is the best place there

 

Mmmm, I'm not so sure about that Cobra!

Glasgow is the best no question about it!!!

 

Meh.

Stonehaven: Nice, tranquil (For the most part), has a beach, isn't plagued with pollution, the accent is understandable.
Glasgow: Loud, abrupt, abrasive, corrosive atomosphere, polluted, no beach, accent is amusing but you need to work at it. Although Irn Bru...

 

Glasgow is a blend of internationally acclaimed museums and galleries, stunning architecture, vibrant nightlife, fabulous shopping and superlative wining and dining which makes the city irresistable. Accents, I guess it depends on which part of Glasgow you are from but mine is very soft and easily understood by people from many nations.

Time magazine recently said of Glasgow, "Brimming with style and culture, Scotland?s biggest city is a revelation." says it all doesn't it!

 

Well, only Glasgow would make the National Theatre in the middle of a block of flats

 

How many medals will Scotland win in the Commonwealth Games?

 

Steve'll get one. Other than that, I have no idea

 

Certainly not as many as Australia!