Text 3 scotland is famous for …

Scots are very proud of their nationality, culture, and traditions. One of the most characteristic elements of their tradition is the national dress. Men wear the kilt which is a garment like a skirt. To call it a 'skirt', however, is a serious i nsult to a Scot. The kilt is made of woollen cloth of a chequered pattern, called tartan. Some military regiments, many Scottish farmers and shepherds wear kilts every day. Many other Scots wear it on Sundays, on holidays, and at celebrations, such as a wedding. The kilt as a national dress has a long and proud tradition. 

Bagpipes are also usually associated with Scotland but in fact versions of these instruments are found in other countries as well. The instrument consists of an airtight bag and pipes of three kinds, producing the continuous note which is the bagpipes' main characteristic.

Another word associated with Scotland is clan. In Gaelic, 'clan' means 'an extended family'. The clan system had a recognised hierarchy starting with the chief, and down through lesser chieftains to simple clansmen who were sworn to absolute loyalty. Each clan still retains its individual tartan with its own colour pattern. Since the first international gathering of the clans in 1972, many more people have become interested in traditional forms of Scottish dress. Tartans are now part of international fashion

Many Scottish family names start with 'Mac' or 'Mc'; which means 'son of'; in Gaelic. For instance, Mac Donald was originally the son of Donald. Both forms (Mac and Mc) are found. You will also find a number of names with variable spelling, i.e. it is possible to find McFinna and Mcfinnan, and MacFinna as well as Macfinnan.