'There are few more impressive sights in the world than a Scotsman on the make' (J M Barrie)

'The best wee nation God ever put breath in' (Ally MacLeod)

'The peculiar history of the Scots has meant that, man for man, they have probably done more to create the modern world than any other nation. They owe it an explanation.' (Christopher Harvie)

There follows a general overview of Scotland's geography and topology, history, government, population, languages, society, economy, religion and educational system.

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