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

Farming leaders estimate the industry in Scotland is losing about £1m a month and some producers have already left the pig sector as a result.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

Independent pig farmers in Scotland have welcomed a £2m emergency support package from the Scottish government but say it's not enough to stop them losing money.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

The northern half of Scotland would have been left with no bespoke coverage whatsoever.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

In his opening game, he notched a hat trick against Paraguay, and then kept rolling against Yugoslavia, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

A search by Scotland Yard had found no trace of any of them.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson