Презентация "Города Шотландии" – проект, доклад

Aberdeen

Mercat cross

A mercat cross is a market cross found in Scottish cities and towns where trade and commerce was a part of economic life.

St. Machar’sCathedral is a Church of Scotland in Aberdeen.

Sir William Wallace was a Scottish knight and landowner who is known for leading a resistance during the Wars of Scottish Independence and regarded as a patriot and national hero.

The University and King’s College of Aberdeen was founded in 1495. It was the first university in Aberdeen, the third in Scotland and the fifth in the United Kingdom.

Glasgow

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country’s west central lowlands.

Glasgow Coat of Arms

Glasgow Cathedral

The City Chambers of Glasgow are the headquarters of Glasgow City Council.

The Kelvingrove Art Gallery is Glasgow and Scotland’s premier museum and art gallery. It is one of Europe’s great civic collection.

Doulton Fountain

Queen’s Park

The park was dedicated to the memory of Mary, Queen of Scotland

The University of Glasgow was founded in 1451.

Inverness

Inverness lies at the mouth of the River Ness, and it is from this the city derives its name.

Inverness Castle

Inverness Castle sits on a cliff. It was built in the 11th century. Today it houses Inverness Sheriff Court.

Inverness Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral Church of Saint Andrew (1866-69) is a Cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church.

Stirling

Stirling Castle

Several Scottish Kings and Queens have been crowned at Stirling, including Mary, Queen of Scotts, in 1543.

Robert I, King of the Scots (11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329) known as Robert the Bruce was King of the Scots from 1306 until his death in 1329.

The National Wallace Monument is a tower standing on the summit of Abbey Crag. It commemorates Sir William Wallace, the 13th century Scottish hero.

Stirling Bridge

The Battle of Stirling Bridge was a battle of the First War of Scottish Independence. On 11 September 1297,the forces of William Wallace defeated the English.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Glasgow_Coat_of_Arms.png http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wfm_wallace_monument_cropped.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aberdeen http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Aberdeen_Market_Cross.jpg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverness http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stirling http://www.historyandlegends.com/william-wallace-braveheart-scotlands-warrior.htmlhttp://www.stuckonscotland.co.uk/edinburgh/