Scotland

[skot-luhnd]

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a division of the United Kingdom in the N part of Great Britain. 30,412 sq. mi. (78,772 sq. km). Edinburgh.

Scotland

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noun

a country that is part of the United Kingdom, occupying the north of Great Britain: the English and Scottish thrones were united under one monarch in 1603 and the parliaments in 1707: a separate Scottish parliament was established in 1999. Scotland consists of the Highlands in the north, the central Lowlands, and hilly uplands in the south; has a deeply indented coastline, about 800 offshore islands (mostly in the west), and many lochs. Capital: Edinburgh. Pop: 5 057 400 (2003 est). Area: 78 768 sq km (30 412 sq miles)

Scotland

One of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; contains the northern portion of the island of Great Britain and many surrounding islands. Its capital is Edinburgh, and its largest city is Glasgow.

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Bagpipes and kilts are well-known symbols (see also symbol) of Scotland.

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"He's fit and ready to go," Farrell said of the tight-head prop, while adding that Scotland and Glasgow centre Huw Jones has trained fully.

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There is a similar but separate benefit in Scotland called the Adult Disability Payment.

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Somerville said those receiving the payment in Scotland would be better off than their counterparts in the rest of the UK.

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Northern Ireland, western Scotland and west Wales will see temperatures peak on Friday with highs of 24 to 28C likely.

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It was outlawed in the 1980s in Scotland, for very good reasons, but some think the pendulum has swung too far with many councils focusing on the principles of "nurture".

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