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Scotland

[ skot-luhnd ]

noun

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


Scotland

/ ˈɒٱəԻ /

noun

  1. 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) ScotsCaledonianScottish
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Scotland

  1. 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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Notes

Bagpipes and kilts are well-known symbols (see also symbol ) of Scotland.
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"Doctors in Northern Ireland generally report a lot more negative experiences than the average in England, Scotland and Wales. That included a much higher level of dissatisfaction in their work," Mr Sindu said.

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Four men have been convicted after a £6m corruption and bribery probe involving health boards across Scotland.

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Results day in Scotland is on Tuesday 5 August.

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Northern Scotland and eastern parts of the UK are expected to see the cloudiest weather, especially on Sunday.

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The new policy will apply to all competitive football in Scotland, including the grassroots game from under-13s and over.

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