Culture of Scotland

The culture of Scotland includes its distinct legal system, financial institutions, sports, literature, art, music, media, cuisine, philosophy, folklore, languages, and religious traditions. Since the introduction of Scottish devolution in 1999, modern Scottish culture is somewhat associated with the re–convened Scottish Parliament which has full control over creative and culture government policy across the country. Scots law is separate from English law and remains an important part of Scotland’s identity, whilst the country has its own banking and currency systems including the Bank of Scotland. Sports, like golf, rugby, football and shinty are widely played, with the country represented in international competitions by the national football team and national rugby team.