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

Scotland could be guaranteed a place in the World Cup play-offs by the time we all go to our beds on Sunday.

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Until recently those two standards were more often seen on different sides of the debate about Scotland's future.

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There will also be clear spells for much of the evening for eastern Scotland.

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Stamp duty does not apply in Scotland and Wales, which have separate property taxes.

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Similar rules are also in place in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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