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

Hull's Wembley hero McBurnie - a striker Scotland can do without?

From BBC • May 23, 2026

"If the season was to start tomorrow, I couldn't do it," he told BBC Sport Scotland in the immediate aftermath of the 3-1 victory over Dunfermline Athletic at Hampden.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Once Sunday's match is done, Robertson's focus will turn to captaining Scotland at their first men's World Cup for 28 years.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Up to 14 osprey chicks were relocated from Scotland and released in the Poole Harbour area each year until 2021.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

On my way back to Texas, I suddenly remembered that during my two weeks in Scotland, the World Champions Centre had opened for business.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles