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.

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Scotland

The painter and writer Lachlan Goudie told BBC Scotland News the possibility of the art school not being restored to its former self was a disgrace.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

A few parts of the UK have a general pavement-parking ban: London, Exeter and the whole of Scotland.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Does Scotland have the 'game changer' helicopters it needs to fight wildfires?

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

Then, as Scotland were about to kick off their first World Cup campaign in almost three decades, there was the news that head coach Derek McInnes was also on his way to Ibrox.

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

Fabyan told Elizebeth and William that the brawny stranger was from Scotland Yard, but it’s likely he came from another branch of British agents.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield