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scotland culture
Scotland is special in so many ways-in its music and dress and speech. Both golf and football are popular, and people of all ages enjoy hillwalking as a pleasant way to enjoy the beautiful rugged terrain.
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sport
There are a number of Highland Games held through the highlands Scotland. Today, they provide a showcase of traditional sporting events that are participated in and enjoyed by people of all nationalities.
Music&dance
Scottish music comes in many forms. First of all there are the summer shows you will find throughout Scotland, mostly aimed at tourists. These shows host a predominance of tartan, bagpipes, highland dancing, comedy and songs of hills and heather - essentially the image many tourists have of Scotland.
traditional dress
Kilts have become normal wear for formal occasions, for example being hired for weddings, and the kilt is being worn by anyone regardless of nationality or descent. Although a white tie style exists, the more common style of formal Highland regalia is seen in black tie.
Wedding
Scottish weddings vary little from the modern customs in America. But such a wedding that adorns the altar with the brilliance of tartan and the splendor of the bagpipe is guaranteed to linger in the memory of every bride, groom, and honored guest for years to come.
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