独具个性的苏格兰——击破流言蜚语

提起苏格兰，人们往往会首先联想到苏格兰特有的民族文化和壮阔苍茫的高地风光。独具特色的苏格兰短裙，高亢悠远的风笛，连绵起伏的山峦，精致秀丽的湖泊，形状各异的古堡……成就了一个独具个性的苏格兰。然而，也有许多有关苏格兰人的流言蜚语——小气吝啬，易怒乖僻。酗酒的行为……本文将逐一破解对苏格兰人的偏见，展示苏格兰人真实的一面。

Scottish Cliches1 Busted

Stereotypes about Scotland are legion; although few refer to the great artists, philosophers and scientists the nation has produced over the centuries of its proud history. Cliches about Scots tend to involve kilts, ruddy complexions and whis- ky. But are they true？ Here is an informal look at common cliches about Scots.