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Dunfermline Abbey
Dunfermline Abbey, Fife, Scotland. The abbey was refounded around 1150 during the reign of David I of Scotland (r. 1124-1153). It contains the remains of Saint Margaret of Scotland and Robert the Bruce, amongst others.
Questions & Answers
Where does the name Scotland come from?
- Scotland derives from the Latin "Scotti", which the Romans used in referring to an Irish tribe in the region.
What name was Scotland known by before the Romans?
- Scotland was known as Alba in Scots Gaelic - though this originally only referred to the land of the Picts. It is unclear what name the whole of Scotland was called prior to the coming of Rome. The Romans called the land Caledonia, which probably meant "rocky land", though this is challenged.
What is the oldest stone house in Europe?
- The Knap of Howar in Orkney, Scotland, is the oldest stone house in Europe.
What is Skara Brae?
- Skara Brae is a Neolithic site in Orkney, Scotland, dated to c. 3100 BCE. It was a residential community of hunter-gatherers.
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External Links
The Best & Most Famous Scottish Castles | VisitScotland
www.visitscotland.com
The Official Gateway to Scotland | Scotland.org
www.scotland.org
List of Castles in Scotland | Historic UK
www.historic-uk.com
Scotland's 9 Best Prehistoric Sites to Visit - Hidden Scotland
hiddenscotland.com
