Scotland forms the northern third of Great Britain, with a population of over five million people, and a land border only with England.
The nation is steeped in culture, from the poet Robert Burns to famous historical characters like William Wallace. While being part of the United Kingdom, Scotland has retained its unique culture and national identity.
Scotland is a hub of learning, and has some of the oldest and best universities in the world; while Scots are renowned for contributions to engineering, medicine, science, philosophy and art. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, John Logie Baird, and Alexander Fleming are three Scots whose contributions to these areas have been inestimable.
Scottish life
Whatever pace of life you prefer, you can find it in Scotland. Large cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh provide cosmopolitan living; while the north of Scotland offers a more relaxed, laid-back lifestyle.
Most parts of Scotland feature major shopping areas, world-renowned restaurants, bars, nightclubs, traditional pubs, castles, museums...there is something for everyone.
Sport
Scotland's most popular sports are football and rugby; however, water sports, hill walking, cycling and skiing are also widespread. And of course, Scotland's traditional sports can be seen at the Highland Games.
In addition, Scotland is known as the home of golf, and has a large number of impressive courses.
Multi-culturalism
As more and more people from all over the world choose Scotland to be their home, it is becoming ever more multicultural, accommodating many diverse communities. These include, but are far from restricted to, Pakistani, Indian, African, Eastern European, Western European, Irish, Chinese, and many, many others.
There are places of worship for most religions throughout Scotland; in particular, Glasgow is an especially diverse city in this respect.
Further information
For further information on living in Scotland, please follow this link to the Scottish Medical Training website: http://www.scotmt.scot.nhs.uk/living-in-scotland.aspx
