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

A paper is then taken to Education Scotland which must prepare a report on the educational impact within a maximum of three weeks.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The Three Peaks Challenge involves climbing the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales - Scafell Pike, Ben Nevis and Snowdon - over the course of a day.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

There has also been some devolution, external to English city regions over the past decade, albeit less extensive than for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Most economists who have studied the impact of devolution have not identified any significant increase in overall economic growth rates in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland over the past quarter of a century.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

If she dropped her end she would simply leave, gather her things from her room into her suitcase, and go to Scotland and work as a land girl.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan