Scotland - Alba
Scotland, that storied nation to the north of England, is steeped in rich history and legend. Many who hear the word “Scotland” think of Scotch whisky, men with plaid skirts (tartan kilts), and haggis, but it has much more to offer than these stereotypical cultural items. Home to many enlightenment philosophers and technical innovations, this country has a harried and brutal history that includes millennia of harsh weather events, foreign occupations, and famine. It has supplied America, Australia, and Canada with hundreds of thousands of immigrants and the world with life-altering inventions such as Alexander Fleming’s Penicillin and Alexander Graham Bell’s (yes, he was Scottish!) telephone. And then there is golf, a sport that is undeniably Scottish. The site provides information on Scotland that will shine a light on this small yet profound country that transcends popular culture.