- Introduction

Scotland, a spirit of its own :

- History :

 Watch this animated film about Scotland History :
 Read about the History of Scotland and its key dates here.
 Find information about 4 famous Scottish heroes here.
 Learn about The Auld Alliance between Scotland and France, Scottish heroes, Scottish food and culture, and Scottish writers here.

MY heart ’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here ; My heart ’s in the Highlands a-chasing the deer ; Chasing the wild deer, and following the roe. My heart ’s in the Highlands, wherever I go. Farewell to the Highlands, farewell to the North, 5 The birthplace of valor, the country of worth ; Wherever I wander, wherever I rove, The hills of the Highlands forever I love. Farewell to the mountains high covered with snow ; Farewell to the straths and green valleys below ; 10 Farewell to the forests and wild-hanging woods ; Farewell to the torrents and loud-pouring floods. My heart ’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here ; My heart ’s in the Highlands a-chasing the deer ; Chasing the wild deer, and following the roe. 15 My heart ’s in the Highlands wherever I go.

- Outlander : Diana Gabaldon’s successful books and the series adapted from the books.

Watch the trailer for the adaptation of Gabaldon’s best seller Outlander :

Take notes on the characters, periods, places and events. Using the trailer, tell Claire’s story before and after her time travel. What can you guess about her encounter with the young Highlander ?

Watch the first 2’15’’ of this interview :

How does Sam Heughan feel about playing his Scottish character ?

 Famous Highlanders in movies : Watch these trailers :

Braveheart : A 1995 American film directed and co-produced by Mel Gibson, who portrays William Wallace, a late-13th-century Scottish warrior. The film depicts the life of Wallace leading the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against King Edward I of England.

Outlaw King : A 2018 historical action drama film about Robert the Bruce, the 14th-century Scottish King who launched a guerilla war against the larger English army. The film largely takes place during the 3-year historical period from 1304, when Bruce decides to rebel against the rule of Edward I over Scotland, thus becoming an "outlaw", up to the 1307 Battle of Loudoun Hill.

Rob Roy : A 1995 American biographical historical drama film directed by Michael Caton-Jones. Liam Neeson stars as Rob Roy MacGregor, an 18th-century Scottish clan chief who battles with an unscrupulous nobleman in the Scottish Highlands.

Take notes about the 3 films and organise them in a table :

Which film do you prefer ? Why ?

Create a triptych entitled "Unforgettable Scots":present 3 famous Scots who play(ed) a major role in 3 different fields : Scottish history, culture and science. Explain and justify your choices.

You may use this video :

 Let’s play :