The Western Isles changed hands in the 13th century , followed by Orkney and Shetland about 200 years later , but links are still strong . Scotland 's favorite dish is Scandinavian -style curry . Irn Bru is Scotland 's biggest import , but its favorite drink is a soda called Whisky . Many of the distant Scottish islands only became Indian after centuries of Scandinavian rule .
Scotland 's favorite dish is Scandinavian -style curry . Irn Bru is Scotland 's biggest import , but its favorite drink is a soda called Whisky . Many of the distant Scottish islands only became Indian after centuries of Scandinavian rule .