Dating back to more than thousands of years, the birth of Scotland was supposed to be in 10,000 BC during the Palaeolithic Era. It was followed by the chapters of the Roman army, Vikings, powerful monarchs, noble clansmen and various famous philosophers. The beautiful castles, fortresses, standing stones, stately homes and brilliant architecture in Scotland are an account of Scotland's long history. After being ruled by many leaders, Scotland formed a part of United Kingdom in 1707, yet the new parliament was built in Edinburgh only in 1999.