Take a trip around the world and learn about new countries. This month we’re going to Scotland!
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Highland cows come from the Scottish Highlands. A soft undercoat keeps them warm. A shaggy overcoat—which can grow up to 13 inches long—keeps off the rain.
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The waterproof raincoat was invented in 1823 by Charles Macintosh, a chemist in Glasgow.
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Every August, about 100 million people around the world tune in to watch the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. It’s a huge celebration with dozens of performers, including bagpipe players!
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For special occasions, men in Scotland often wear kilts. Kilts were traditionally made using a 5-meter-long strip of plaid fabric called tartan. You can still find handwoven tartan at fabric mills today.
