Scotland

[skot-luhnd]

noun

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

Scotland

/ 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)

Scotland

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.

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

Example Sentences

It was announced on Friday that Prince Andrew was giving up all his titles, including the Duke of York and the Earl of Inverness, the name by which he has been traditionally known in Scotland.

Read more on BBC

He made a series of bizarre court appearances in Scotland - in a wheelchair, wearing a three-piece suit and an oxygen mask, maintaining his claim of mistaken identity.

Read more on BBC

Scotland is not expected to have a deposit return scheme until October 2027 at the earliest, when the UK government aims to launch its own version of the initiative.

Read more on BBC

Scottish students do not pay any tuition fees to go to university in Scotland.

Read more on BBC

Edinburgh and Glasgow airports could see the biggest shake-up of Scotland's airspace since the 1950s under new flight path proposals.

Read more on BBC