A tribute to Scotland

Kyleakin, Isle of Skye. © Medea Santonocito

I decided to write a different kind of article to tell you what I like about Scotland. It’s different because it’s a list. The result of a genuine, spontaneous, and random association of ideas. It’s a mix of symbols, material elements, and images evoked by personal memories. Also, as a list, it won’t take too much time for you to read. Here we go:

• Edinburgh, its mix of history and nature
• Scottish folk music
• the sound of bagpipes
• Scotland’s scenery
• popular myths and legends
• salmon
• fishcakes
• long summer days
• temperatures are never too hot
• Stornoway black pudding
• Highland coos
• round, fluffy sheep
• heather bushes
• people’s spirit and humour
• haggis
• whiskey
• tea and scones
• a particular light that makes the sky look wider
• sunny bright days
• shortbread biscuits
• salted spreadable butter
• the Islands
• public parks
• wild beaches
• the national anthem
• beer
• listening to folk music in the pub
• Scottish accents
• kilts and tartans
• the castles
• second-hand bookshops
• “Wee”, “Bonnie”, “Lassie”, “Dreich”

Now that I made my list, I can’t wait for other people to make theirs. Most importantly, don’t think too much before writing it down. Just let your mind run free!