What would make an interesting speech topic regarding Scotland?
Q. Scotland is a wonderful place and too broad to cover in a speech of only a few minutes. Therefore, I do not want to bunch up random topics into a giant shapeless conglomerate. However, I do not want too narrow of an topic, so that I may not be able to work with it. Anything would be appreciated. I prefer somebody who has a distinct idea of Scotland.
Asked by Will's Tunic - Thu Apr 8 20:40:55 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the highland clans or even better if you belong to one do only them like id do mine on the campbell clan or the jacobite uprisings
Answered by Sean - Thu Apr 8 20:42:20 2010

Should I study abroad in Scotland during the autumn or spring semester?
Q. I plan on studying abroad next year in Scotland, but I'm not sure whether I should go for the Fall/Autumn or Spring semester. I'm interesting in photography, and so plan to take lots of pictures of the scenery. I also want to go see lots of the castles in Scotland. Can anyone who lives in or has visited Scotland give me some feedback on which would be a better time to go? Thank you! Oh, and should I go to the University of Glasgow or Edinburgh? Thanks!
Asked by Valerie - Sun Feb 22 14:59:08 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Edinburgh is more expensive but is more historical and beautiful, although Glasgow has good shopping and facilities although there are places that you should stay away from. edinburgh has one castle that i know of. you could study in aberdeen (3 hours from edinburgh) its a smaller city and has two great universities ( i recommend robert gordons) you can study art and photography there and aberdeenshire (outskirts of aberdeen) is just beautiful! lots of countryside, lakes, castles, rivers, hill walks and wildlife, the students have a great social life and are dedicated with there work. i think the best time (weather wise) is spring, it doesnt really matter but spring always seems to be a bit nicer than autumn as it can rain quite a bit. … [cont.]
Answered by Ash - Mon Feb 23 10:12:08 2009

Scotland has chosen the terrorists over the United States, yet Obama does nothing?
Q. Besides stating he thought it was "objectionable," Obama has done nothing. Is it time to consider military action against Scotland so they can never do anything like this again?
Asked by Culture Warrior - Wed Aug 26 00:41:18 2009 - - 30 Answers - 3 Comments

A. We should turn Scotland into a glass parking lot, no doubt.
Answered by Victory ! - Wed Aug 26 00:46:02 2009

How can I book tickets to Scotland on the Flying Scotsman, and how much would it cost?
Q. I have always wanted to visit Scotland on the Flying Scotsman but cant work how how to book seats on the train. How can I do so? How much would it cost to travel from either the Midlands or London?
Asked by annonymous - Fri Oct 3 16:39:23 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The locomotive "The Flying Scotsman is undergoing a complete overhaul before re-certification to allow it to run on the main line, the overhaul is expected to complete in late 2008 and should be back on the mainline in 2009. The train "The Flying Scotsman" runs every day from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Waverley in 4 hours 20 minutes on the National Express East Coast Line. Depending on time of day and how far ahead you book your ticket you can travel one way from 14.00 to 126.00 Use the link to find trains and ticket prices for your travel date.
Answered by Lew - Fri Oct 3 17:37:23 2008

Where can I fly a hovercraft in Scotland?
Q. Hi, I missed out on flying on the hovercraft in Edinburgh this summer. Anyone know of hovercraft flights elsewhere in Scotland, or if this one is going to return? Thanks.
Asked by flygod27 - Tue Dec 11 09:17:42 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. you cant fly in them
Answered by David Q - Tue Dec 11 09:20:46 2007

What is the best way to plant good lettuce in scotland?
Q. I need to know the best way to plant good lettuce in scotland in my back garden in scotland.
Asked by David - Tue May 18 17:54:03 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

When do the leaves start changing in Scotland?
Q. I am hoping to travel to Scotland this fall for some breathtaking pictures and want to make sure I do not get there too late. When do the leaves start changing and when is the best time, in the fall, to make the trip? August, Sept, or Oct? From what I hear, it is sunniest in September, so that might make for great pics too.
Asked by Unlucky Lady - Tue Jul 15 15:09:18 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Autumn. Usually October sometime.
Answered by Jock - Sat Jul 19 01:16:44 2008

What are the best places to visit in Scotland when traveling with two teenage boys and a 9 year old?
Q. We want to tour Scotland again, but this time want to be sure that the boys are somewhat entertained along the way...hopefully this will make our travel experience more bearable! We have already seen Stirling, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Loch Lomond, Ayr and Aberdeen. Any thoughts on what would be interesting for all of us? As long as the boys have a few things to look forward to along the way, that should keep them quiet (hopefully). Thanks so much for any advice you can give.
Asked by CHRIS H - Mon Aug 27 11:01:55 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hi! I've given you a few sites to have a wee look at for SW Scotland! Have a great holiday!
Answered by itsaghirlthing - Mon Aug 27 12:13:26 2007

How can i travel in the cities of scotland?
Q. Me and my family is planning to visit Scotland this summer. We want to visit almost each city. So if anyone could tell me what will be the cheapest way to travel, it would a great help. Thanks !! Cheers !!
Asked by Mishty Meye - Tue Jun 29 10:54:18 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There are a number of discounted and fares both for rail and bus . Suggest you look at this site which will tell you where to look for a variety of packages designed for visitors like yourselves . We have a good bus system which should allow you to explore the many places of interest outwith the larger cities . Have a great time - you wil be most welcome .
Answered by Col - Wed Jun 30 01:11:22 2010

Where in Scotland is the most reputable Subaru import company ,preferably in the Ayrshire area?
Q. I am looking to buy a subaru wrx hopefuly an sti ,I live in Scotland and would prefer a jap import ,can anyone suggest a site that deals in thes type of cars , preferably a reputable company ?
Asked by LYNNSGARETHS - Sun Mar 23 17:55:17 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. hi i'm from ayr there is a garage in kilmarnock that do imports its at the back of asda's i think it's on that road heading into the town from by-pass
Answered by c5 - Mon Mar 24 15:33:53 2008

Is travelling from Ireland to Scotland without a passport possible?
Q. I am currently living in Ireland and planning on going to scotland for the summer to live and work. However, my passport has just recently gone out of date. I am applying for a new passport but that can take anywhere up to 5 weeks. That would eat into the first month I had planned to spend in Scotland. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated
Asked by S P - Fri May 21 10:26:09 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Let me try to answer your question and also try to keep to stay polite. You have asked it from Y!A United States and you state that you are "currently" living in Ireland, hence it is hard to answer without actually knowing your citizenship. The other answers you have gotten are based on the fact that you are a British or Irish citizen which I don't believe. Should you be a U.S. citizen and are currently staying in the Republic of Ireland you will need a valid U.S. passport to travel to Scotland; you also cannot work in the United Kingdom without holding a proper U.K. Tier 1/2 visa. The requirement not to hold a passport for travelling within the Common Travel Area applies to British and Irish citizen only. .. Should you hold British… [cont.]
Answered by GerdP - Fri May 21 20:16:59 2010

How would Scotland Cope if they Gained Independence from the Union with England?
Q. 1 in 3 people in Scotland work in the Public sector (ie wages paid for by Central UK Govt). They cost far more than they submit in Tax revenue. How would they pay for their Independence apart from huge amounts of money from the EU (as Ireland did, and now their boom days are over). Im interested to know how Mr Salmon would pay for it?
Asked by Gordon T Gopher - Sat Oct 11 08:34:13 2008 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Scotland has substantial natural resource and just 5 million people to sustain, of course it would survive. Generation of renewable energy has a huge future in Scotland - we can sell the surplus to the English. Without the money generated in London I don't think the future for the rest of England would be any different, so please get off your high horse.
Answered by C1970 - Tue Oct 14 17:49:23 2008

What is the connection between Liverpool and Scotland?
Q. Hey, what is the connection between Liverpool and Scotland? And where did it come from? Liverpool is the most popular non-SPL team in Scotland, Liverpool FC has always quite a lot of Scottish players (until Scotland stopped producing good players like Dalgliesh and Hansen). Not only in football but culturally they share a lot of ties, for example use of a lot of the same folk songs (in and out of football). I don't get it?
Asked by Jonathanjackson Jackson - Tue Aug 10 19:20:15 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Catholicism, Celtic heritage, similar social problems. The very first Liverpool team (after the split with Everton) was composed entirely of Scotsmen and was known as the team of Macs - the manager had connections in Glasgow and took a trip up there to collect players. Winning the Lancashire league that season they were eventually accepted into the football league in the second division which they then won and beat Newton Heath/ Manchester United in the playoff to gain promotion to the first division - United became the first team ever to be relegated and it was liverpool that did it to them.
Answered by roddysul - Wed Aug 11 04:12:30 2010

how many different types of flowers are there in scotland?
Q. i am helping my 8 year old with her homework and she needs to know how many types of flowers there are in scotland. help on this one would be greatly appreciated. thank youu oh by the way in the next 2 hours would be good x i think it is all seasons, all types , all everything!
Asked by kerry-anne f - Mon May 17 14:45:56 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Would this be in Spring or Fall? Does it matter what color.
Answered by Kelly - Mon May 17 14:50:29 2010

What sort of football events would Scotland be able to host?
Q. Obviously,as Scotland has only a limited number of big grounds,the world Cup is out of the question,but what tournaments/events would Scotland be entitled to hold?
Asked by Horatio Bonar - Sun Nov 9 15:00:32 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't know if you know this, but the SFA and the FAW are planning a joint bid for a Celtic Euro 2016, in Wales and Scotland. But the plan is flawed for many reasons. 1: Each country needs 4 stadiums over 35,000 seats in capacity. Scotland, with development for Pitodree would have this easily. But Wales has the Millenium as the only stadium that at present would qualify for the competition. Swansea's Liberty Stadium can be extended to as much as 38,000 seats, and Cardiff's new stadium I'm sure could also be extended. But where's the 4th stadium coming from? Wrexham's racecourse would be a white elephant if converted to a 35,000 seater stadium. Their attendances never rise above 9,000. 2: UEFA forbids two stadiums being used in the same… [cont.]
Answered by ronaldinhollew - Sun Nov 9 15:36:38 2008

What is your favorite places to see when traveling to Scotland?
Q. Looking to travel to Europe, I thought Scotland would be a place I would like to go. Looking for great places to see?
Asked by Smiley - Mon May 12 19:57:17 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. check out loch lomand... .
Answered by arfenundred - Mon May 12 20:06:44 2008

How does one go about moving into mainland europe from scotland?
Q. Im considering moving from scotland to mainland europe, germany or norway, perhaps somewhere else. Any information to help me with this?
Asked by Christine - Mon Sep 14 13:55:19 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. First of all it's probably best that you learn the language, then research the countries to see which suits you best, i.e what's important to you schools, night life, work prospects etc... then contact the local embassy of the one that comes out top of your list they should be able to give you all the specific info you need.
Answered by Jo - Mon Sep 14 18:57:13 2009

What is the best way to trace your ancestors in Scotland?
Q. I have traced my family (or part of it) back to 1876 by my own inquiring into relatives and witnesses, yet I came across a dead end when I learned there is legal restrictions in Scottish Law that prohibit someone from obtaining nationally archived records of somebody else within the last 100 years. Im now past that bench mark but does anybody know were the best place to go, or the best root/method to go down to search for the records of your family members in Scotland ?
Asked by Senator Q - Sun Jan 24 00:09:06 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Some good search sites follow but I have been told by others who have done research in other countries that it is best to hire a profession in the area that you need to research because they are familiar with the resources and some countries even have legislation that require non-citizens to have a 'guide' for any record search. Also, most of the people I know who have done this feel they got their money's worth and then some. Scotlands People Connecting Generations Scotland BDM Exchange Scots Origins ElectricScotland.com Ancestralscotland.com Scottish Genealogy Databases ScotsFinds The Scottish Genealogy Society Cyndi s List / Scotland
Answered by Tina - Sun Jan 24 00:21:09 2010

If Scotland becomes independent what will we call the country UK?
Q. Currently its called United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. As England, Scotland & Wales together makes up Britain without Scotland would the name still stay the same or would it be. United Kingdom of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. If so what happens to people who were called British. Will for example English become a nationality again rather than an ethnic group and the same for people in Wales.
Asked by King of londoN - Sun Nov 1 13:33:20 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. UK is not a country. its made up of 4 countries England, Scotland, northern Ireland and Wales. English isn't an ethnic group it's a nationality. most people in wales consider themselves welsh first and british second.
Answered by Ricco - Sun Nov 1 13:55:23 2009

How much does it cost to phone Scotland from England?
Q. Does anyone know how much it costs to call someone from Scotland to England? Or call someone in Scotland from England? Thankyou.
Asked by r3alrage - Mon Dec 3 18:48:46 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It would depend entirely on which telephone provider you have, and which package you subscribe to. You may be able to get some idea at this BT site...
Answered by sarch_uk - Mon Dec 3 19:08:28 2007