Friday, May 8, 2009

What language do they speak?

What language is spoken in Scotland?
The language spoken in Scotland can be broken down into two catagories, germanic and celtic. The primary languages spoken are Scottish English and Scottish Gaelic.
What about religion?
67% of the Scottish population reported having a religion in 2001 with Christianity representing all but 2% of these. 28% of the people had no religious affiliation. Since the Scottish Reformation of 1560, the Church of Scotland has been Protestant and Reformed in theology. Since 1689 Scotland has had a Presbyterian system of church government. 12% of the population are currently members of the Church of Scotland, with 40% claiming affinity. 17% of the population claims to be Roman Catholic. Islam is the largest non-Christian religion, estimated at around 40,000, and there are also significant Jewish, Hindu and Sikh communities, especially in Glasgow.
The scottish population is said to have a laid-back and friendlier then average personality. In the rural areas residents are said to be quiet, reserved, and friendly to strangers. The country is used to tourists and do not view others as outsiders.

Scottish residents are said to value honesty and display it in business dealings. A persons honor is taken into consideration before their education. Family is an important value of Scottish people, though it has been noted that households are becoming less family oriented.

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