Scottish Clan System. One of the most important factors in Scotland's development as a nation over the last 1000 years has been the existence of the clan system. The clans are even older than Scotland itself, and many people-especially expatriates living abroad-regard them as a vital part of the country's heritage.ne of the country's greatest authorities on the clan system, Highland historian and author Jean Munro, says that there was really no such thing as an individual tartan until the clan ideal became romanticised in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Start by measuring your space. Along with floor space, determine ceiling height, too. Leave at least two feet of space between the bunk bed and the ceiling to prevent bumps. While bunk bed heights vary, the average bunk is usually between 5 Â½ to 6 feet tall.
How Big Is a Double Bed? The double mattress, or full mattress, actually provides less room per person than a twin mattress. In the U.S., a double mattress is 54 inches wide and 75 inches long, according to the consumer website Mattress Sizes. Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images. According to the website of The Better Sleep Council, double mattresses are only big enough for one adult. Standard twin mattresses are 39 inches wide and 75 inches long, according to Mattress Sizes. If a double mattress is shared, it provides only 27 inches of space per person.