Scotland

The word “Scotland” means a country that forms part of the United Kingdom, in the northern part of the island of Great Britain. In plain terms, the country north of England, part of the UK.

“Scotland” is pronounced SKOT-luhnd (/ˈskɑt.lənd/ in IPA).

Here is “Scotland” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon touring the Scottish Highlands in Scotland.”

“Scotland” is a noun.

The word “Scotland” comes from Old English. From Old English Scotland, literally "land of the Scots.".

“Scotland” is a fairly common word in modern English.

Yes. Scotland is a country in its own right, with its own legal system, education system, and devolved parliament. However, it is not a fully independent sovereign state; it forms part of the United Kingdom alongside England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. So it is both a country and part of a larger union.

Scotland is one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom. The UK is the sovereign state made up of Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. So Scotland sits inside the UK: all Scots are UK citizens, but the UK covers a far larger area and population than Scotland alone.

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, home to the Scottish Parliament and famous for its castle and annual festivals. Glasgow is actually the largest city by population, but Edinburgh holds the status of capital and serves as the country's political and administrative centre.

English is the main everyday language across Scotland. Two other languages have official recognition: Scots, which is closely related to English, and Scottish Gaelic, a Celtic language spoken by a small minority, mainly in the Highlands and Islands. Road signs in some regions appear in both English and Gaelic.