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Outline of Scotland

May 03, 2023

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Scotland:

Flag of Scotland
Royal Standard of Scotland
Location of Scotland (dark green)
– in Europe (light green & dark grey)
– in the United Kingdom (light green)
Enlargeable relief map of Scotland

Scotland – The oldest monarchy in Europe, the second oldest country in Europe and is the fifth oldest country in the world, preceding France, England and Denmark. It is currently part of the United Kingdom.[1][2][3] Occupying the northern third of the largest island, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the southwest. In addition to the mainland, Scotland consists of over 790 islands[4] including the Northern Isles and the Hebrides.

General reference

Geography of Scotland

Geography of Scotland

Location

Environment of Scotland

Environment of Scotland

Natural geographic features of Scotland

Regions of Scotland

Ecoregions of Scotland

List of ecoregions in Scotland

Administrative divisions of Scotland

Administrative divisions of Scotland

Municipalities of Scotland
 
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland

Municipalities of Scotland

Demography of Scotland

Demographics of Scotland

Government and politics of Scotland

Politics of Scotland

Branches of the devolved government of Scotland

Government of Scotland

Executive

Legislative

Judicial

Law and order in Scotland

Scots law

Military of Scotland

Military of Scotland

Local government in Scotland

Local government in Scotland

History of Scotland

Main articles: History of Scotland and History of the United Kingdom

By period

By region

By subject

Culture of Scotland

 
Edinburgh as seen from Calton Hill, with Dugald Stewart Monument

Culture of Scotland

Art in Scotland

 
Pipe band at Inverness Castle

People of Scotland

Religion in Scotland

Sports in Scotland

Sports in Scotland

 
Moray Golf Club in Lossiemouth

Economy and infrastructure of Scotland

Economy of Scotland

Education in Scotland

Education in Scotland

Specific schools

Types of schools

Notes


See also

References

  1. ^ The Countries of the UK statistics.gov.uk. Retrieved 10 October 2008.
  2. ^ . 10 Downing Street. Archived from the original on 16 September 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2008. The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
  3. ^ "ISO 3166-2 Newsletter Date: 2007-11-28 No I-9. "Changes in the list of subdivision names and code elements" (Page 11)" (PDF). International Organization for Standardization codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions -- Part 2: Country subdivision codes. Retrieved 31 May 2008. SCT Scotland country
  4. ^ "Scottish Executive Resources" (PDF). Scotland in Short. Scottish Executive. 17 February 2006. Retrieved 14 September 2006.

External links

 
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Scotland.

  Wikimedia Atlas of Scotland

  • Scotland.org – the official online gateway to Scotland, managed by the Scottish Government
  • Scottish Government – official site of the Scottish Government
  • Scottish Parliament – official site of the Scottish Parliament
  • National Archives of Scotland – official site of the National Archives of Scotland
  • Homecoming Scotland 2009
  • and at the National Library of Scotland
  • Gazetteer for Scotland – Extensive guide to the places and people of Scotland, by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and University of Edinburgh
  • Scottish economic statistics 2005 (pdf) – from the Scottish Executive
  • Scottish Census Results On Line – official government site for Scotland's census results
  • – Scottish Government's programme of small area statistics in Scotland
  • Visit Scotland – official site of Scotland's national tourist board
  • ScotlandsPeople – official government resource for Scottish genealogy
  • Outline of Scotland at Curlie
  • Scotlandpictures.net Scotland in photos

May 03, 2023
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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Scotland Flag of ScotlandRoyal Standard of ScotlandLocation of Scotland dark green in Europe light green amp dark grey in the United Kingdom light green Enlargeable relief map of Scotland Scotland The oldest monarchy in Europe the second oldest country in Europe and is the fifth oldest country in the world preceding France England and Denmark It is currently part of the United Kingdom 1 2 3 Occupying the northern third of the largest island it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the southwest In addition to the mainland Scotland consists of over 790 islands 4 including the Northern Isles and the Hebrides Contents 1 General reference 2 Geography of Scotland 2 1 Location 2 2 Environment of Scotland 2 2 1 Natural geographic features of Scotland 2 3 Regions of Scotland 2 3 1 Ecoregions of Scotland 2 3 2 Administrative divisions of Scotland 2 3 2 1 Municipalities of Scotland 2 4 Demography of Scotland 3 Government and politics of Scotland 3 1 Branches of the devolved government of Scotland 3 1 1 Executive 3 1 2 Legislative 3 1 3 Judicial 3 2 Law and order in Scotland 3 3 Military of Scotland 3 4 Local government in Scotland 4 History of Scotland 4 1 By period 4 2 By region 4 3 By subject 5 Culture of Scotland 5 1 Art in Scotland 5 2 People of Scotland 5 3 Religion in Scotland 5 4 Sports in Scotland 6 Economy and infrastructure of Scotland 7 Education in Scotland 7 1 Specific schools 7 2 Types of schools 8 Notes 9 See also 10 References 11 External linksGeneral reference EditPronunciation ˈ s k ɒ t l en d listen Etymology of Scotland Common English country name s Scotland Official English country name s Scotland Common endonym s Alba Official endonym s Adjectival s Scottish Scots Scotch Demonym s Scottish ScotsGeography of Scotland EditGeography of Scotland Scotland is a constituent country of the United Kingdom See Countries of the United Kingdom Population of Scotland 5 254 800 2011 est Area of Scotland 78 772 km2 30 414 square miles approximately 32 of the area of the United Kingdom UK Places in Scotland Atlas of ScotlandLocation Edit Scotland is situated within the following regions Atlantic Ocean Northern Hemisphere on the Prime Meridian Eurasia but not on the mainland Europe outline Northern Europe British Isles Great Britain the northern third of the island Several hundred other Islands of Scotland Extreme points of ScotlandEnvironment of Scotland Edit Environment of Scotland Climate of Scotland Climate change in Scotland Ecology of Scotland Renewable energy in Scotland Geology of Scotland Protected areas of Scotland Biosphere reserves in Scotland National parks of Scotland Wildlife of Scotland Flora of Scotland Fauna of Scotland Birds of Scotland Mammals of Scotland Domesticated breedsNatural geographic features of Scotland Edit Firths Glaciers of Scotland Islands of Scotland Hebrides Inner Hebrides Outer Hebrides Orkney Islands Shetland Islands Islands of the Clyde Islands of the Forth List of freshwater islands in Scotland Lochs Lochs in Scotland Mountains and hills of Scotland List of Munros Volcanoes in Scotland Rivers of Scotland Waterfalls of Scotland Valleys of Scotland World Heritage Sites in ScotlandRegions of Scotland Edit Central Belt Scottish Midlands Scottish Highlands Scottish Lowlands Scottish Borders Galloway Northern IslesEcoregions of Scotland Edit List of ecoregions in Scotland Administrative divisions of Scotland Edit Administrative divisions of Scotland Council areas of Scotland Civil parishes in Scotland Municipalities of Scotland Unitary authorities of ScotlandMunicipalities of Scotland Edit Edinburgh the capital of Scotland Municipalities of Scotland Capital of Scotland Edinburgh outline Cities in Scotland Towns in ScotlandDemography of Scotland Edit Demographics of ScotlandGovernment and politics of Scotland EditPolitics of Scotland Form of government Capital of Scotland Edinburgh Elections in Scotland Electoral systems in Scotland List of political parties in Scotland Pressure Groups in Scotland Scottish independence Fiscal autonomy National Conversation Scotland Office Department of UK Government Secretary of State for ScotlandBranches of the devolved government of Scotland Edit Government of Scotland History of Scottish devolutionExecutive Edit Head of government First Minister of Scotland Scottish GovernmentLegislative Edit Scottish Parliament List of Acts of the Scottish Parliament from 1999Judicial Edit Supreme Court of the United Kingdom Courts of Scotland List of courts in Scotland Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Faculty of Advocates Lord Advocate Lord President of the Court of Session Procurator Fiscal Solicitor General for ScotlandLaw and order in Scotland Edit Scots law Capital punishment in Scotland There has been a history of capital punishment but it is not used now Human rights in Scotland Freedom of religion in Scotland LGBT rights in Scotland Law enforcement in Scotland Police Scotland Scottish Prison Service Prison population of Scotland Manrent Marriage in Scotland Rights of way in Scotland Udal lawMilitary of Scotland Edit Military of Scotland Scotland had its own military until 1707 Now merged with British Armed Forces except for the Atholl Highlanders Military history of ScotlandLocal government in Scotland Edit Local government in ScotlandHistory of Scotland EditMain articles History of Scotland and History of the United Kingdom Battles between Scotland and England Kingdom of Scotland Parliament of Scotland Peerage of ScotlandBy period Edit Timeline of Scottish history Prehistoric Scotland Timeline of prehistoric Scotland Declaration of Arbroath List of monarchs of Scotland Kingdom of Scotland Scotland in the High Middle Ages Wars of Scottish Independence Scotland in the Late Middle Ages Scottish Reformation Scottish colonization of the Americas Parliament of Scotland List of Acts of the Scottish Parliament to 1707 Treaty of Union 1707 Jacobitism Scottish Enlightenment Highland Clearances Lowland ClearancesBy region Edit History of Angus History of Dundee History of Edinburgh History of Fife History of Glasgow History of Orkney History of the Outer HebridesBy subject Edit History of education in Scotland History of the Jews in Scotland History of local government in Scotland History of the Scots language History of universities in Scotland Military history of ScotlandCulture of Scotland Edit Edinburgh as seen from Calton Hill with Dugald Stewart Monument Culture of Scotland Architecture of Scotland Architecture of Scotland in the Prehistoric era Architecture of Scotland in the Roman era Architecture of Scotland in the Middle Ages Architecture in early modern Scotland Architecture of Scotland in the Industrial Revolution Architecture in modern Scotland Baronial architecture in Scotland Church architecture in Scotland Cathedrals in Scotland Castles in Scotland Castles in Scotland Hill forts in Scotland Historic houses in Scotland Housing in Scotland Cuisine of Scotland Harris Tweed Hogmanay Scottish clan Scotch whisky Bean Nighe Tartan Tartan Day List of tartans Ethnic minorities in Scotland Gardens in Scotland Festivals in Scotland Humour in Scotland Inventions and discoveries of Scottish origin Languages of Scotland Scottish Gaelic language Lowland Scots Scottish English Highland English Marriage in Scotland Civil partnership in Scotland Media in Scotland Television in Scotland Museums in Scotland Mythology of Scotland National symbols of Scotland Coat of arms of Scotland Flag of Scotland National anthem of Scotland Prostitution in Scotland Public holidays in Scotland Christmas in Scotland Scottish national identity World Heritage Sites in ScotlandArt in Scotland Edit Scottish art Celtic art Migration Period art National Gallery of Scotland Cinema of Scotland Comedy in Scotland Dance in Scotland Scottish country dance Scottish highland dance Ghillies Jig Scottish sword dances Dirk dance Literature of Scotland Scottish writers Ossian Pipe band at Inverness Castle Music of Scotland Bagpipes Great Highland bagpipe Pipe band Church music in Scotland Classical music in Scotland Court music in Scotland Folk music of Scotland Music of Scotland in the nineteenth century Opera in Scotland Scottish country dance music Scottish photography Theatre in Scotland Scottish PlaywrightsPeople of Scotland Edit Scottish people Celt Gaels Modern Celts Lists of Scots List of monarchs of Scotland List of Queens of Scotland Scottish monarchs family tree List of Scottish musicians List of Scottish novelists List of Scottish scientists List of Scottish writers Scottish surnamesReligion in Scotland Edit Religion in Scotland Buddhism in Scotland Christianity in Scotland Baptist Union of Scotland Scottish Episcopal Church Church of Scotland General Assembly of the Church of Scotland List of Moderators of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland Roman Catholicism in Scotland Hinduism in Scotland Judaism in Scotland Islam in Scotland History of the Jews in Scotland List of Scottish Jews Sikhism in ScotlandSports in Scotland Edit Sports in Scotland American football in Scotland Scottish Claymores Australian rules football in Scotland Basketball in Scotland Scotland national basketball team Chess in Scotland Scottish Chess Federation Commonwealth Games Council for Scotland Cricket in Scotland Scottish national cricket team Curling Field Hockey in Scotland Scotland women s national field hockey team Football in Scotland Scotland national football team Scotland women s national football team Scottish Football Association Scottish Professional Football League Scottish Cup Scotland GAA Moray Golf Club in Lossiemouth Golf in Scotland The R amp A Moray Golf Club The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews Highland Games Tossing the caber Lacrosse in Scotland National sports teams of Scotland Netball Scotland national netball team Campaign for a Scottish Olympic Team Scotland does not compete at the Olympic Games Scottish athletes compete as part of the Great Britain team instead There is however a long running campaign to get a team Rugby in Scotland Rugby league in Scotland Rugby union in Scotland Scottish Rugby Union Scotland national rugby union team History of rugby union in Scotland Murrayfield Stadium List of Scottish rugby union players Rugby union in the Borders Rugby Sevens invented in Scotland Edinburgh Sevens Melrose Sevens Stadiums in Scotland Shinty Camanachd Association Composite rules shinty hurling Women s shintyEconomy and infrastructure of Scotland EditEconomy of Scotland Economic rank by nominal GDP Agriculture in Scotland Banking in Scotland Bank of Scotland Royal Bank of Scotland Communications in Scotland Scottish media List of newspapers in Scotland Television in Scotland BBC Scotland Internet in Scotland Companies of Scotland Currency of the United Kingdom Pound Sterling Economic history of Scotland Energy in Scotland Energy policy of Scotland Oil industry in Scotland North Sea Oil Power stations in Scotland Renewable energy in Scotland Nuclear power in Scotland Fire services in Scotland Health care in Scotland Hospitals in Scotland NHS Scotland Scottish Ambulance Service Mining in Scotland Tourism in Scotland Transport in Scotland Airports in Scotland Ports in Scotland Rail transport in Scotland Roads in Scotland Water supply and sanitation in Scotland Wild ScotlandEducation in Scotland EditEducation in Scotland General Teaching Council for Scotland List of universities in Scotland List of schools in Scotland Scottish Qualifications AuthoritySpecific schools Edit Public schools in Scotland Grammar schools in Scotland Middle schools in Scotland UniversitiesTypes of schools Edit Grammar schools in the United Kingdom Private school Preparatory school Gaelic medium educationNotes EditSee also Edit Scotland portalOutline of geography Outline of the United Kingdom List of international rankingsReferences Edit The Countries of the UK statistics gov uk Retrieved 10 October 2008 Countries within a country 10 Downing Street Archived from the original on 16 September 2008 Retrieved 24 August 2008 The United Kingdom is made up of four countries England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland ISO 3166 2 Newsletter Date 2007 11 28 No I 9 Changes in the list of subdivision names and code elements Page 11 PDF International Organization for Standardization codes for the representation of names of countries and their subdivisions Part 2 Country subdivision codes Retrieved 31 May 2008 SCT Scotland country Scottish Executive Resources PDF Scotland in Short Scottish Executive 17 February 2006 Retrieved 14 September 2006 External links EditScotland at Wikipedia s sister projects Definitions from Wiktionary Media from Commons News from Wikinews Quotations from Wikiquote Texts from Wikisource Textbooks from Wikibooks Resources from Wikiversity Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Scotland Wikimedia Atlas of Scotland Scotland org the official online gateway to Scotland managed by the Scottish Government Scottish Government official site of the Scottish Government Scottish Parliament official site of the Scottish Parliament National Archives of Scotland official site of the National Archives of Scotland Homecoming Scotland 2009 Maps and digital collections at the National Library of Scotland Gazetteer for Scotland Extensive guide to the places and people of Scotland by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and University of Edinburgh Scottish economic statistics 2005 pdf from the Scottish Executive Scottish Census Results On Line official government site for Scotland s census results Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics Scottish Government s programme of small area statistics in Scotland Visit Scotland official site of Scotland s national tourist board ScotlandsPeople official government resource for Scottish genealogy Outline of Scotland at Curlie Scotlandpictures net Scotland in photos Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Outline of Scotland amp oldid 1151331317, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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