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What did the Scots invent?
Some of the most significant products of Scottish ingenuity include James Watt’s steam engine, improving on that of Thomas Newcomen, the bicycle, macadamisation (not to be confused with tarmac or tarmacadam), Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the first practical telephone, John Logie Baird’s invention of television, …
What is the oldest sport in Scotland?
Curling, like shinty, is a native sport to Scotland and can be traced back to medieval times, with the world’s oldest curling stone (in the collection of the Stirling Smith Museum) dating from 1511.
What popular game originated in Scotland?
Rugby union is a popular sport in Scotland. The first ever international rugby match was also between England and Scotland which took place on March 27, 1871. Scotland also participated in the first-ever international football match where they played against England on November 30, 1872.
How do Scots say hello?
Scots is considered a separate language from Scottish English and from the English of England, and is recognised as such by the Scottish and UK governments.
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Useful Scots phrases.
| English | Scots Leid (Scots) |
|---|---|
| Hello (General greeting) | Hullo |
| How are you? | Whit like? Whit like are ye? Hoo are ye? Hou’r ye? Hoo’s it gaun? How ye daein? |
When was Scotland’s sport?
sportscotland
| Formation | 1972 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Sport governing body |
| Headquarters | Glasgow |
| Website | sportscotland.org.uk |
| Formerly called | Scottish Sports Council |
What are Canada’s 2 national sports?
2 The game commonly known as ice hockey is hereby recognized and declared to be the national winter sport of Canada and the game commonly known as lacrosse is hereby recognized and declared to be the national summer sport of Canada.