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Famous Scottish landsmarks

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Edinburgh Castle dominates the city, was built in the 12th century.
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Sir Walter Scott statue was designed by John Steell, was a famous local writer.
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Highland games are held throughout the year in Scotland, revolve around athletic competitions.
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Sir Thomas Sean Connery is a Scottish actor and producer has won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards and three Golden Globes
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In the 6th century Christian missionary Saint Mungo founded a church the present Glasgow Cathedral stands.
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Glasgow is the most populous city in Scotland, this is the reason it is considered as its capital city.
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The Romans arrived in the Edinburgh area at a time a Celtic Britonnic tribe ruled over it.
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Famous authors have lived in Edinburgh, include James Boswell biographer of Samuel Johnson and Sir Walter Scott, of course.