My Country
"SCOTLAND"
by Elise (12)

A picture of Edinburgh castle at night

Elise is 12 years old and says: My country I come from Edinburgh in Scotland but I live in Belgium. I wasn't born there but all my family are true Scots! Before I came to Belgium I lived in an area called East Kilbride and my school was called St Kennis Primary school. East Kilbride is a very small but attractive area as it has nice views of the hill tops. We moved to Belgium when I was about 5 or 6 years old. My house is a very very big house, much bigger than the house we had in Scoland. The school I go to now is a brilliant school because I have so many friends. It is called B.S.B which stands for ' The British School of Brussels'. Things I like about living in this country: I like the old castles and turrets and things because it really explains the scottish culture and old times. I like the beaches because the water is cold and reminds me of where I come from. Last but not least the Edinburgh festivals because they are so effective and I really like drama so all the plays that go on are really cool to me. Some natural features of this country: One main feature is obviously the mountains Another is the Beaches And last of all the volcanoes Some things have changed since I was born I have noticed that there are new shops on the streets of Edinburgh, that the people there are much nicer, the fish and chips are better than ever and there is a new government. If you came to visit me, I would show you interesting places. To the Edinburgh festivals beacause they are absolutely fantastic. To a volcano called Arthurs Seite which i have climbed myself many a times. What I could do to make this country a better place for everyone I wouldn't change anything because I like Scoland just the way it is!!!!!