The kilt originated in the 16th century as the great kilt, a full-length garment. The small kilt emerged in the 18th century as the bottom half of the great kilt. Thomas Rawlinson invented the modern kilt in the 1720s
Edinburgh is Scotland's capital with 506,520 inhabitants (2020). Located on Firth of Forth estuary, surrounded by Pentland Hills. Second-largest Scottish city and seventh-largest UK city
Edinburgh is located in southeastern Scotland near Firth of Forth. City covers 102 square miles with population of 459,366 (2011). Comprises Old Town and New Town, designated UNESCO World Heritage site
Church divisions emerged from centuries of schisms in the UK. Henry VIII's break with Rome led to Protestant Church of England. Scotland's Reformation established Church of Scotland with presbyteries. Puritan movement created Nonconformist denominations like Baptists. Methodist churches grew in 18th century, especially in industrial areas
Red hair is the rarest hair color, found in approximately 2% of the world's population. Ireland and Scotland have the highest percentages of naturally red-haired people. The United States has the largest total population of redheads, with up to 18 million
The thistle is Scotland's oldest recorded national flower. Legend attributes its selection to the Battle of Largs in 13th century. A Norse soldier's thorny thistle's cry inspired Scottish warriors