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

On Saturday, in an email seen by BBC Scotland News, MacAskill said the party faced an "immediate crisis" and it was unlikely it would be able to register for the Scottish Parliament election.

From BBC

France, who lost only one game in last year's championship, next travel to Edinburgh to face Scotland on Saturday, 7 March, while Italy host England on the same day.

From BBC

But Saturday's record 42-21 defeat at home to Ireland, which came just a week after an equally decisive hammering by Scotland in Edinburgh, effectively ended that lofty ambition.

From Barron's

Following the tournament's rest week, Ireland conclude the Six Nations with successive home clashes against Wales and Scotland next month as they bid to win the Triple Crown and keep pace with France.

From Barron's

After nervy wins over Nepal, Scotland and Italy in the group stage, they are closing in on a place in the last four.

From BBC