How many inhabitants did Scotland have in 2025?
5.55 million.
How have Brexit, Covid-19 and the energy crisis caused by the war in Ukraine affected Scottish society?
They have had a deep impact.
When can Scotland’s first human settlements be traced back to?
10,000 BC.
When do Neolithic tools found in Scotland date back to?
3,000 BC.
In which year did William Wallace lead the Scottish victory at Stirling Bridge?
1297.
In which year did Robert the Bruce defeat Edward II at Bannockburn?
1314.
In which year did the Union of the Crowns make James VI James I of England?
1603.
In which year was the Act of Union between the Scottish and English parliaments passed?
1707.
How did the Industrial Revolution affect the Lowlands during the 18th and 19th centuries?
It made the Lowlands heavily urbanised.
What did Highland clearances do to peasants during the 18th and 19th centuries?
They forced peasants from their homes to make way for sheep, increasing emigration.
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