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Scotland

American

[skot-luhnd] / ˈskɒt lənd /

noun

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

Scotland British

/ ˈskɒtlənd /

noun

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

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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New Zealand, fresh from defeating Scotland, are the visitors to Cardiff next Saturday before Australia play at the Principality Stadium on 21 November.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Any notion Scotland could bring an end to 121 years without a win against New Zealand was trampled underfoot by Barrett and his band of brothers; blood brothers and otherwise.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Townsend can talk about all the little things and some of the big things Scotland got wrong but these things didn't suddenly afflict his team.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Worthy sentiments and an important mission statement, but four minutes into it on Saturday, New Zealand threw a bit of trickery at Scotland at a lineout and scored with ease.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

That is as far north as the lower parts of Alaska, or the Shetland Islands of Scotland, birthplace of the famously brave and rugged Shetland ponies.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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