Okra, or Gumbo, from Africa. 0kra (Hibiscus esculentus) is also called gumbo in this country, although the latter term is more often applied to soups or other dishes which contain okra. Both of these names are of African origin.
Great Houses, Abbeys and Castles in the Borders. The Scottish Borders have some of the most beautiful ruined abbeys in the UK, you can find them in Melrose, Jedburgh, Dryburgh and in the town of Kelso. On our Border Abbeys Page you can read all about their fascinating past and present.
Share |. Scotland is located in north-western part of Europe and is part of Great Britain, an island country in the United Kingdom (UK). Scotland is a country that is made up of several island chains and a main land that is connected to the country of England. Country-United Kngdom.