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.

Example Sentences

The Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales - Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon - over the course of a day.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

But, unlike Scotland, it has no justice or policing powers.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Burnham said the process would provide "new opportunities to extend devolution in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland by taking power deeper down".

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Agreed sales had also fallen at a much lower level in northern England and in Scotland, where there were fewer homes for sale and the cash increase in mortgage costs was smaller, Zoopla said.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

“Oh, please, please...can Isatu come to Scotland too?”

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince