Scotland

American  

[skot-luhnd] / ˈskɒt lənd /

noun

1. a division of the United Kingdom in the N part of Great Britain. 30,412 sq. mi. (78,772 sq. km). Edinburgh.

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Scotland British  

/ ˈskɒtlənd /

noun

1. a country that is part of the United Kingdom, occupying the north of Great Britain: the English and Scottish thrones were united under one monarch in 1603 and the parliaments in 1707: a separate Scottish parliament was established in 1999. Scotland consists of the Highlands in the north, the central Lowlands, and hilly uplands in the south; has a deeply indented coastline, about 800 offshore islands (mostly in the west), and many lochs. Capital: Edinburgh. Pop: 5 057 400 (2003 est). Area: 78 768 sq km (30 412 sq miles)

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Scotland Cultural  

1. One of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; contains the northern portion of the island of Great Britain and many surrounding islands. Its capital is Edinburgh, and its largest city is Glasgow.

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Bagpipes and kilts are well-known symbols (see also symbol) of Scotland.

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Scotland

It is likely Ofgem will regulate heating oil in England, Scotland and Wales, and the UK government said it would "engage with the Northern Ireland Executive as they consider these recommendations in parallel".

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Qualifications Scotland suggested Romi sit the exam all in one go, but her mum said that would be impossible because communicating using her eyes is so exhausting.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

However, energy regulator Ofgem, which sets the cap for standard variable tariffs, only covers England, Wales and Scotland.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Sunshine will be fairly limited with areas around north-east Scotland, east Wales, the West Midlands and the north coast of Northern Ireland most favoured for some sunny breaks.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

I say, "I saw the error of my ways. Thanks to these children—and Marie the brewster and Jerome the librarian and Aron the butcher and Gerald of Scotland and a little jongleur-thief—oh, and Joinville himself."

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz