- When most people think of Scotland, the first things that come to mind are its lush countryside, rolling hills, and dramatic coastline.
- Plan your visit with the best guide to Scotland: find out where to go and what to do. Get inspired to make the most of your time in Scotland with Rough Guides.
- Scotland counts 787 islands from which around 130 are inhabited. Size: Scotland measures 441 km (274 miles) from north to south.
- 5. .scot is not a ccTLD, but a GeoTLD, open to use by all with a connection to Scotland or Scottish culture. .uk as part of the United Kingdom is also used.
- Scotland is a nation in northwest Europe, one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom.
- Here's what you need to know about traveling with children in Scotland, and the best things to do for the perfect family day out.
- Book your Scotland tour package with Trafalgar and journey to the medieval Edinburgh, explore the vibrant Glasgow and travel through the wild Highlands.
- Scotland is otherwise surrounded by sea: the North Sea to the east, the Irish Sea to the south west, and the Atlantic to the north and west.
- The recorded history of Scotland begins in the 1st century AD when the Romans invaded Britain. ... Parts of Hadrian's Wall still stand on the Scottish border.
- A vote for Labour can turn tide against the far right, says Scottish leader. ... A girl plays an arcade machine at Game On at the National Museum of Scotland.