poniedziałek, 10 lutego 2014

  SCOTLAND  part 2




















































Neist Point

It's a popular viewpoint on the most westerly* point of Isle of Skye with amazing rock formations. Its lighthouse* has been here since 1909. The point is known as the best place to see whales, dolphins and basking shark. It's also a home for rare* plants and sea birds.
westerly- najbardziej wysunięty na zachód 
lighthouse-latarnia morska
rare-rzadki 

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The Wallace Monument

It is a tower ( at the background) standing tall and proud above the river Forth, outside the city of Stirling. It was completed* in 1869. This is a place where a history is something  you can touch and feel, as you follow the story of Sir William Wallace, 13th century Scottish hero - patriot, martyr* and Guardian of Scotland.
completed-ukończony
martyr-męczennik 
http://www.visitscotland.com

Glenfinnan Viaduct

The railway* viaduct located in the West Highlands of Scotland. It's 380 m long, made op 21 arches* 30 m high. It has been used as a location in several* films eg. Harry Potter.
railway-kolej
arch-luk
several- liczny 
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Jarlshof  settlement

The best known prehistoric archeological settlement* in Scotland. It contains* remains* dating from 2500 BC . This settlement provides* an insight* into the way of life of the inhabitants* in the Bronse Age and The Iron Age. It was also  a settlement of Vikings.
settlement-siedziba
contain-zawierać
remains-pozostałości
provide-dostarczać
issight-wgląd
inhabitant-mieszkaniec 
http://www.shetlandamenity.org

Duart Castle

It is located on the Isle of Mull (Scotland) and it's a home of one of the oldest clans in Scotland - Clan MacLean. It dates back to the 13 th century and it's still a part-time residence of the MacLeans but half of it is also open to the public. You shouldn't be surprised if you meet the present Chief* of Clan MacLean - Sir Lachlan MacLean, as he enjoys having a chat*with turists.
Chief-przywódca
have a chat-uciąć sobie pogawędkę 
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Dunnotar Castle

It's a ruined medieval* fortress* 3 km south of Stoneheaven. It played an important role in the history of Scotland because of its strategic location. It is also known as the place where Scottish crown jewel* were hidden* from Cromwell's invading army in the 17th century.
medieval-średnowieczna
fortress-forteca
crown jewel-klejnoty koronne
hid-ukryć 
http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk
I hope I have convinced* you that Scotland is absolutely a place worth visiting* - even virtually. Once you see it you fall in love* with it.
convince-przekonać
worth  visiting-warty zobaczenia
fall in love-zakochać się
                                                      Edyta Wziątek

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