Scottish culture
Kilts and bagpipes
Scottish culture encompasses the traditions, customs, arts, and social practices originating in Scotland.
This includes Highland games, clan systems, bagpipe music, Celtic folk traditions, whisky distilling, and distinctive dress like tartan kilts.
The term covers both historical heritage and contemporary Scottish identity: The festival celebrated Scottish culture through ceilidh dancing and traditional music.
Burns Night, Hogmanay celebrations, and haggis are iconic markers.
- kiltWrapped Highland garment
- haggisScottish offal pudding
- bagpipesDroning wind instrument
- whiskyDistilled grain alcohol
- fiddleAdjust restlessly; folk violin
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