Scotland
Scotland
Also known as: Alba (Scottish Gaelic)
King of the United Kingdom Since September 8, 2022
First Minister of Scotland Since May 2024
Deputy First Minister of Scotland
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Since July 5, 2024
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Scotland is a country in the United Kingdom characterized by rugged highlands, glacial valleys, numerous lochs, and an extensive coastline along the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea.
📍 Scotland is a constituent country of the United Kingdom, located in the northern part of the island of Great Britain. It shares a land border with England to the south and is otherwise surrounded by water, including the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the Irish Sea to the southwest. Scotland also includes numerous islands, such as the Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland.
Scotland’s landscape is known for its dramatic natural beauty, featuring rugged mountains in the Highlands, rolling hills in the Lowlands, and deep freshwater lochs such as Loch Ness. The coastline is highly indented with cliffs, sea lochs, and islands, while rivers like the Clyde, Tay, and Spey play important roles in settlement and industry. The climate is temperate but often cooler and wetter than southern Britain, contributing to its lush scenery.
Historically, Scotland was an independent kingdom before entering into a political union with England in 1707 to form Great Britain. It retains its own legal system, education system, and distinct cultural identity, including traditions such as Highland dress, music, and festivals. Today, Scotland is known for its rich history, natural landscapes, and vibrant cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow, as well as its contributions to literature, science, and global culture.
Historic Counties (Siorrachdan)
A
B
C
D
F
I
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
W
Counties are the historic geographic divisions of Scotland. These counties are no longer used for modern administration but remain important for cultural and traditional identity. Total: 34
Inhabited
Major
Minor
Uninhabited
F
Fair Isle
M
Mousa
Islets
H
Hildasay
N
Noss
The Shetland Islands are an archipelago located northeast of mainland Scotland, consisting of around 100 islands, with about 15 inhabited.
Inhabited
Major
Minor
Uninhabited
C
Calf of Eday
S
Swona
Islets
B
Brough of Birsay
D
Damsay
The Orkney Islands are an archipelago off the northern coast of Scotland, comprising around 70 islands, of which about 20 are inhabited.
Inhabited
Major
Minor
Uninhabited
F
Flannan Isles
M
Monach Islands
S
St Kilda
Islets
R
Rockall
The Outer Hebrides are a chain of islands off the west coast of Scotland, forming one of the most culturally distinct Gaelic-speaking regions in the United Kingdom.
Skye Group
Mull Group
Islay Group
Small Isles
The Inner Hebrides are a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland, known for their rugged landscapes, Gaelic heritage, and distinct island groups such as Skye, Mull, and Islay.
Constituent Countries (Dùthchannan co-phàirteach / Gwledydd cyfansoddol / Tíortha comhpháirteacha)
The United Kingdom is composed of four constituent countries: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. These countries have varying degrees of devolved governance but are not sovereign states. Total: 4
Road System (Northwest European Island Infrastructure)
Drives On: Left
The United Kingdom follows left-hand traffic regulations.
Electrical System (Standard British Infrastructure)
Primary Plug Types: Type G
The United Kingdom uses Type G electrical outlets.
What is the Internet TLD for the United Kingdom?
A top-level domain (TLD) is the last section of a website address that appears after the final dot.Country-code top-level domains are called ccTLDs and are assigned to countries and territories around the world.
Examples:
.de = Germany .fr = France .it = Italy
The United Kingdom uses:
.uk
What is the ISO Code for the United Kingdom?
ISO country codes come from the international standard ISO 3166 created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The United Kingdom is a sovereign state made up of four constituent countries.ISO 3166-1 codes are the two-letter country codes such as GB. These are called Level-1 ISO codes.
The United Kingdom is assigned:
GB
Official ISO country name:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: GB
ISO-3 Code: GBR
ISO Numeric Code: 826
GB 
United Kingdom
United Kingdom Click to Copy Flag
Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1EC U+1F1E7
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🏴 "Flower of Scotland"
• Written by Roy Williamson
• First performed by The Corries in 1967
• Widely used as Scotland’s national anthem at sporting events
• First performed by The Corries in 1967
• Widely used as Scotland’s national anthem at sporting events
🇬🇧 "God Save the King"
• Lyrics and music date to the 18th century
• Author and composer unknown
• Widely used as the United Kingdom’s national anthem since the 1740s
• Author and composer unknown
• Widely used as the United Kingdom’s national anthem since the 1740s
Official Motto:
"Dieu et mon droit"
(Translated from French: "God and my right")
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