Read the text and answer True, False or Not stated to the following statement The Scottish mainland shares a 154 km border with England to the south-east, but is otherwise surrounded by water. The country contains almost 800 small islands, 93 of which are currently inhabited. Its land is divided into three large geographical areas: the Central Lowlands, the Highlands and the Southern Uplands. Scotland’s population currently stands at around 5.4 million, the majority of whom live in the Central Lowlands. The rest live in the more sparsely populated Southern Uplands and Highlands. English is the main language spoken, but there are three other official languages. Scotland welcomes many visitors every year and is connected to the rest of the world by five international airports. Hiring a car will allow you to explore some of Scotland’s hidden corners at your own pace; just remember to drive on the left side of the road. If you’d prefer to sit back and relax, consider taking a train ride. Scotland has a variety of scenic rail routes taking you along the coast and through spectacular glens. To get a taste of island life, take a ferry or even fly to one of Scotland’s small island airports. Accommodation includes hotels, rental apartments and holiday cottages, or if you’re feeling adventurous you could even go for a walk and stay in a bothy! Scotland has a long and fascinating history. The discovery of stone implements dating from the Palaeolithic period provides evidence that Scotland has been inhabited since at least 10,000 BC. However, its recorded history began in 124AD during the Roman occupation. Despite building two impressive structures – Hadrian’s Wall in northern England, and the Antonine Wall in central Scotland – the Romans’ attempt to expand their empire was ultimately unsuccessful. What was left of the Antonine Wall can be visited today. Scotland is now joined in a political union with England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but not before centuries of conflict between Scotland and its more populous neighbour England. In 1296, the English king, Edward I, invaded Scotland and overthrew the Scottish king. However, an army of Scots led by William Wallace (subject of the film Braveheart) resisted the English invasion, and victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge the following year forced Edward to run away. Unsurprisingly though, the fighting did not end there. Political conflict between the countries continued for hundreds of years. Visitor centres at Bannockburn or Culloden may interest people who want to learn more about Scotland’s history. If you are one of the millions of people with Scottish ancestry, try to find out about your clan history, and perhaps buy a souvenir featuring its tartan! Ultimately, two significant events led to Scotland becoming part of a larger political structure. The first was the Union of the Crowns in 1603, when James VI of Scotland became James I of England, creating a single monarchy for the two countries. The second took place just over 100 years later in 1707 when the Act of Union was ratified in the Scottish parliament, uniting it with the Westminster parliament (in England) and creating the "Kingdom of Great Britain". Scotland no longer had its own parliament. The possibilities for visitors are endless. You could visit Loch Ness and try to spot its world-famous monster or experience beautiful scenery on the Isle of Skye. Take a ghost tour in Edinburgh or visit a castle to learn more about Scottish myths and legends. Wherever you go, look out for a pipe band marching through a town, or people attending a wedding wearing kilts. Traditional Highland Games take place across the country in summer. Visitors who would like to participate in Scottish culture could attend a ceilidh and practise some traditional dancing! There really is something for everyone and visitors to Scotland should not leave disappointed. TRUE FALSE NOT STATED Most of Scotland’s population live in the Central Lowlands. The Romans successfully conquered Scotland. All of Scotland’s inhabited islands can be reached by ferry. The Battle of Stirling Bridge took place in 1297. Scotland and England have shared a legal system since 1707.

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Read the text and answer True, False or Not stated to the following statement
The Scottish mainland shares a 154 km border with England to the south-east, but is otherwise surrounded by water. The country contains almost 800 small islands, 93 of which are currently inhabited. Its land is divided into three large geographical areas: the Central Lowlands, the Highlands and the Southern Uplands. Scotland’s population currently stands at around 5.4 million, the majority of whom live in the Central Lowlands. The rest live in the more sparsely populated Southern Uplands and Highlands. English is the main language spoken, but there are three other official languages.
Scotland welcomes many visitors every year and is connected to the rest of the world by five international airports. Hiring a car will allow you to explore some of Scotland’s hidden corners at your own pace; just remember to drive on the left side of the road. If you’d prefer to sit back and relax, consider taking a train ride. Scotland has a variety of scenic rail routes taking you along the coast and through spectacular glens. To get a taste of island life, take a ferry or even fly to one of Scotland’s small island airports. Accommodation includes hotels, rental apartments and holiday cottages, or if you’re feeling adventurous you could even go for a walk and stay in a bothy!
Scotland has a long and fascinating history. The discovery of stone implements dating from the Palaeolithic period provides evidence that Scotland has been inhabited since at least 10,000 BC. However, its recorded history began in 124AD during the Roman occupation. Despite building two impressive structures – Hadrian’s Wall in northern England, and the Antonine Wall in central Scotland – the Romans’ attempt to expand their empire was ultimately unsuccessful. What was left of the Antonine Wall can be visited today.
Scotland is now joined in a political union with England, Wales and Northern Ireland, but not before centuries of conflict between Scotland and its more populous neighbour England. In 1296, the English king, Edward I, invaded Scotland and overthrew the Scottish king. However, an army of Scots led by William Wallace \(subject of the film Braveheart\) resisted the English invasion, and victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge the following year forced Edward to run away. Unsurprisingly though, the fighting did not end there. Political conflict between the countries continued for hundreds of years. Visitor centres at Bannockburn or Culloden may interest people who want to learn more about Scotland’s history. If you are one of the millions of people with Scottish ancestry, try to find out about your clan history, and perhaps buy a souvenir featuring its tartan!
Ultimately, two significant events led to Scotland becoming part of a larger political structure. The first was the Union of the Crowns in 1603, when James VI of Scotland became James I of England, creating a single monarchy for the two countries. The second took place just over 100 years later in 1707 when the Act of Union was ratified in the Scottish parliament, uniting it with the Westminster parliament \(in England\) and creating the "Kingdom of Great Britain". Scotland no longer had its own parliament.
The possibilities for visitors are endless. You could visit Loch Ness and try to spot its world-famous monster or experience beautiful scenery on the Isle of Skye. Take a ghost tour in Edinburgh or visit a castle to learn more about Scottish myths and legends. Wherever you go, look out for a pipe band marching through a town, or people attending a wedding wearing kilts. Traditional Highland Games take place across the country in summer. Visitors who would like to participate in Scottish culture could attend a ceilidh and practise some traditional dancing! There really is something for everyone and visitors to Scotland should not leave disappointed.

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- FALSE
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- Most of Scotland’s population live in the Central Lowlands.
- The Romans successfully conquered Scotland.
- All of Scotland’s inhabited islands can be reached by ferry.
- The Battle of Stirling Bridge took place in 1297.
- Scotland and England have shared a legal system since 1707.

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