Scottish immigrants have given this small nation a big worldwide presence, but turn up in Scotland and prepare to be baffled by its cultural quirks.
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Why is this mythical beast world-famous? It sprang to wide attention in 1933 when a couple claimed an eight-metre creature crossed the road in front of their car. Is it a dinosaur? An outsized eel? Nope, it’s a hoax. It has its own sports teams, and sports-pub patrons would rather cheer for Portugal or Italy than the English soccer team, much to the bafflement of foreigners. And what’s with the banknotes? Scotland issues its own, and accepts English notes, but the English won’t take Scottish notes. Bizarre.You’ll find Scottish sunbathers half-naked on rooftops and window ledges, in their gardens or in parks.
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