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10 amazing quotes about Scotland from famous people

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Scotland as a country is easy to fall in love with, thousands of visitors every year will testify to that. And it's not just Scots who love to wax lyrical about this incredible country.

In fact, over the generations, philosophers, writers, actors and politicians have all taken the time to exclaim their love for Scotland.

Everyone from famous Scots like Billy Connolly and Sean Connery and historical figures like Benjamin Franklin and Winston Churchill have been recorded gushing about this wonderful little nation.

Here are some of our favourite quotes about Scotland from famous people.Winston Churchill – "Of all the small nations of this earth, perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind." Voltaire – "We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilisation." Benjamin Franklin – "Did not strong connections draw me elsewhere, I believe Scotland would be the country I would choose to end my days in." Queen Victoria said in 1873 – "I feel a sort of reverence in going over these scenes in this most beautiful country, which I am proud to call my own, where I was such devoted loyalty to the family of my ancestors – for Stuart blood is in my veins." Outlander star Sam Heughan – "Scotland is undoubtedly the star of Outlander.

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