• When most people think of Scotland, the first things that come to mind are its lush countryside, rolling hills, and dramatic coastline.
  • 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.
  • Here is our insider look at the absolute BEST places to visit in Scotland this year. Discover exactly where to go and what to do on your upcoming trip.
  • How the Observer helped save Scotland’s bogs from destruction. ... Scotland and Westminster join forces on vaping, rail and renting reform.
  • Scotland is a nation in northwest Europe, one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom.
  • Scotland counts 787 islands from which around 130 are inhabited. Size: Scotland measures 441 km (274 miles) from north to south.
  • John Swinney, first minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National party, in Nairn, Scotland. ... The SNP loses its grip on Scottish politics.
  • #2: Scotland is home to the oldest tree in Europe. #3: Scotland has approximately 790 islands. #4: What is the Scottish national drink?
  • You’ll imagine whisky and tartan, castles and Highland clans. But there’s so much more to see and do in Scotland. Discover fun Scottish facts here.
  • There are many people of Italian and Polish extraction. People raised in Scotland will often identify as Scottish, regardless of non-Scottish ancestry.