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Scotland-Scotland
Scotland (Scots: Scotland; Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It contains nearly one-third of the United Kingdom's
Scotland-Next United Kingdom general election in Scotland
next United Kingdom general election is scheduled to be held no later than 28 January 2025. The election includes Scotland with all 57 Scottish seats
Scotland-Coat of arms of the United Kingdom
arms of the Kingdom of England. The shields of both versions of the arms quarter the arms of the kingdoms of England and Scotland, which united to form the
Scotland-Monarchy of the United Kingdom
kingdoms of England and Scotland were merged to create the Kingdom of Great Britain, and in 1801, the Kingdom of Ireland joined to create the United Kingdom
Scotland-Kingdom of Scotland
The Kingdom of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Rìoghachd na h-Alba; Scots: Kinrick o Scotland, Norn: Kongungdum Skotland) was a sovereign state in northwest
Scotland-2019 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
Thursday 23 June, and the final result was for the United Kingdom to leave the EU, although Scotland voted 62.0% Remain. Negotiations then began after
Scotland-United Kingdom
the Kingdom of Scotland united under the Treaty of Union to create the Kingdom of Great Britain. The Acts of Union 1800 incorporated the Kingdom of Ireland
Scotland-Countries of the United Kingdom
Since 1922, the United Kingdom has been made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland
Scotland-Law of the United Kingdom
three distinct legal jurisdictions in the United Kingdom: England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Each has its own legal system, distinct history
Scotland-Scotland United
Scotland United, or Scotland United for Independence, is a political grouping in the UK Parliament founded by Neale Hanvey. The group wishes to achieve
Scotland-List of British monarchs
since the political union of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland on 1 May 1707. England and Scotland had been in personal union since 24
Scotland-Demographics of the United Kingdom
The population of the United Kingdom was estimated at almost 67.6 million people in 2022. It is the 21st most populated country in the world and has a
Scotland-International Territorial Level
(ITL) is a geocode standard for referencing the subdivisions of the United Kingdom for statistical purposes, used by the Office for National Statistics
Scotland-2017 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
A general election was held in the United Kingdom on Thursday 8 June 2017; all 59 seats in Scotland were contested under the first-past-the-post electoral
Scotland-Energy in the United Kingdom
Energy in the United Kingdom came mostly from fossil fuels in 2021. Total energy consumption in the United Kingdom was 142.0 million tonnes of oil equivalent
Scotland-Crime in the United Kingdom
public prosecutor in Scotland, and is therefore responsible for the prosecution of crime in Scotland. In its history, the United Kingdom has had a relatively
Scotland-Scottish independence
independent from the United Kingdom. The term Scottish independence refers to the political movement that is campaigning to bring it about. Scotland was an independent
Scotland-Local government in the United Kingdom
geography of the United Kingdom. For details, see: Local government in England Local government in Northern Ireland Local government in Scotland Local government
Scotland-Peerage of the United Kingdom
Peerage of the United Kingdom is one of the five Peerages in the United Kingdom. It comprises most peerages created in the United Kingdom of Great Britain
Scotland-Conservation in the United Kingdom
environmental and cultural conservation in the United Kingdom. With the advent of devolved government for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and of evolving
Scotland-Politics of Scotland
of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Poilitigs na h-Alba) operate within the constitution of the United Kingdom, of which Scotland is a country. Scotland is
Scotland-Flag of the United Kingdom
1606 by a proclamation of King James VI and I of Scotland and England. The new flag of the United Kingdom was officially created by an Order in Council of
Scotland-Constituencies of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
Parliament of the United Kingdom currently has 650 parliamentary constituencies across the constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern
Scotland-Dukes in the United Kingdom
themselves): Duke of Cornwall (England), Duke of Rothesay (Scotland), Duke of Cambridge (United Kingdom) (currently all one person) held by William, Prince of
Scotland-Counties of the United Kingdom
The counties of the United Kingdom are subnational divisions of the United Kingdom, used for the purposes of administrative, geographical and political
Scotland-List of national symbols of the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
Kingdom England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales United Kingdom – Symbols List of British anthems Armorial of the United Kingdom "St George: England". BBC News
Scotland-Administrative geography of the United Kingdom
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. For local government in the United Kingdom, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales each have their
Scotland-United Kingdom constituencies
Commons (see Constituencies of the Parliament of the United Kingdom) The Scottish Parliament (see Scottish Parliament constituencies and regions) The Senedd
Scotland-Outline of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is made up of four countries – England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, with Scotland, Northern
Scotland-Geography of the United Kingdom
country of the United Kingdom, at 130,462 square kilometres (50,372 sq mi) accounting for just over half the total area of the UK. Scotland at 78,801 square
Scotland-Religion in the United Kingdom
what is now the United Kingdom for over 1,400 years. It was introduced by the Romans to what is now England, Wales, and Southern Scotland. The doctrine
Scotland-Climate of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom straddles the higher mid-latitudes between 49° and 61°N on the western seaboard of Europe. Since the UK is always in or close to the
Scotland-2021 United Kingdom census
The 2021 United Kingdom census is the 23rd official census of the United Kingdom. Beginning in 1801, they have been recorded every 10 years. The decadal
Scotland-Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom
other persons in the three legal jurisdictions within the United Kingdom: England and Wales Scotland Northern Ireland Separate orders exist for males and females
Scotland-Politics of the United Kingdom
independence in the constituent parts of the United Kingdom. The principal Scottish pro-independence party, the Scottish National Party, became a minority government
Scotland-2015 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
A general election was held in the United Kingdom on 7 May 2015 and all 59 seats in Scotland were contested under the first-past-the-post, single-member
Scotland-Irreligion in the United Kingdom
Irreligion in the United Kingdom is more prevalent than in some parts of Europe, with about 8% indicating they were atheistic in 2018, and 52% listing
Scotland-List of rivers of the United Kingdom
For details of rivers of the United Kingdom, see List of rivers of England List of rivers of Scotland List of rivers of Wales Northern Ireland: see List
Scotland-Scots law
Legislation affecting Scotland and Scots law is passed by the Scottish Parliament on all areas of devolved responsibility, and the United Kingdom Parliament on
Scotland-1992 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
general election was held in the United Kingdom on 9 April 1992 and all 72 seats in Scotland were contested. Two Scottish seats changed parties during the
Scotland-Royal Standard of the United Kingdom
use within Scotland and the other for use elsewhere. Although almost universally called a standard, such flags when used in the United Kingdom are banners
Scotland-Scottish Parliament
Treaty of Union 1707 united the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England into a new state called "Great Britain", Scotland had an independent parliament
Scotland-List of counties of the United Kingdom
counties of the United Kingdom. The history of local government in the United Kingdom differs between England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, and
Scotland-1997 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
the United Kingdom on 1 May 1997 and all 72 seats in Scotland were contested. This would be the last UK general election to be contested in Scotland before
Scotland-UEFA Euro 2028 bids
revealed: London, United Kingdom – Wembley Stadium, capacity 90,652 Cardiff, Wales – National Stadium of Wales, capacity 73,952 Glasgow, Scotland – Hampden Park
Scotland-2010 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
election was held in the United Kingdom on 6 May 2010 and all 59 seats in Scotland were contested. The election result in Scotland was unusual in that there
Scotland-Flag of Scotland
standard throughout the United Kingdom, with the exception of Merchant Navy Day (3 September) which is a specific flag day in Scotland during which the Red
Scotland-Ethnic groups in the United Kingdom
minority backgrounds make up 14.4% of the United Kingdom (16.1% for England, 5.9% for Wales, 5.4% for Scotland and 2.2% for Northern Ireland). A variety
Scotland-Opinion polling for the next Scottish Parliament election
List of political parties in Scotland Opinion polling on Scottish independence Polling in Scotland for next United Kingdom general election "Full votes
Scotland-Acts of Union 1707
Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Scotland—which at the time were separate states in a personal union—were, in the words of the Treaty, "United into
Scotland-Civil partnership in the United Kingdom
Livingstone but without any legal recognition. In February 2018, the United Kingdom and Scottish governments began reviewing civil partnerships, potentially to
Scotland-List of cities in the United Kingdom
There are currently a total of 76 such cities in the United Kingdom: 55 in England, eight in Scotland, seven in Wales, and six in Northern Ireland. Of these
Scotland-2005 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
A general election was held in the United Kingdom on 5 May 2005 and all 59 seats in Scotland were contested. This was the first election to occur under
Scotland-1983 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
A general election was held in the United Kingdom on Thursday 9 June 1983 and all 72 seats in Scotland were contested. The Labour Party won 41 seats,
Scotland-Scottish republicanism
currently a monarchy as part of the United Kingdom. Republicanism is associated with Scottish nationalism and the Scottish independence movement, but also
Scotland-2001 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
election was held in the United Kingdom on Thursday, 7 June 2001 and all 72 seats in Scotland were contested. There was only one Scottish seat which changed
Scotland-Ben Nevis
NEV-iss; Scottish Gaelic: Beinn Nibheis, Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [pe(ɲ) ˈɲivɪʃ]) is the highest mountain in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the
Scotland-Bank of Scotland
allow Scottish banks to issue currency. In June 2006, the HBOS Group Reorganisation Act 2006 was passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom, allowing
Scotland-List of town tramway systems in the United Kingdom
systems in the United Kingdom List of modern tramway and light rail systems in the United Kingdom List of town tramway systems in Scotland List of town
Scotland-List of dukes in the peerages of Britain and Ireland
the Kingdom of England, Kingdom of Scotland, Kingdom of Great Britain, Kingdom of Ireland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and the United Kingdom
Scotland-Music of the United Kingdom
using instruments from England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. Each of the four countries of the United Kingdom has its own diverse and distinctive
Scotland-Parliament of the United Kingdom
The Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom, and may also legislate
Scotland-Languages of the United Kingdom
The table below outlines living indigenous languages of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). The languages of the Crown Dependencies
Scotland-First Minister of Scotland
the United Kingdom and the Labour government of the prime minister, Tony Blair. Under the Acts of Union 1707, the former Parliament of Scotland merged
Scotland-Formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
had been reduced to two: the Kingdom of England (which included Wales and controlled Ireland) and the Kingdom of Scotland. The once independent Principality
Scotland-Unionism in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, unionism is a political stance favouring the continued unity of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland as one sovereign
Scotland-Great Britain
England, Scotland and Wales, which includes their offshore islands. This territory and Northern Ireland constitute the United Kingdom. The single Kingdom of
Scotland-Judiciaries of the United Kingdom
judiciaries of the United Kingdom are the separate judiciaries of the three legal systems in England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. The judges of
Scotland-List of banks in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom Category:Banks of British Overseas Territories Category:Defunct banks of the United Kingdom Includes Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland (including
Scotland-List of law enforcement agencies in the United Kingdom, Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories
the same as legal jurisdiction, see below. Two nations of the United Kingdom, Scotland and Northern Ireland, have national police forces. The third legal
Scotland-British Armed Forces
and the United States. With the Acts of Union 1707, the armed forces of England and Scotland were merged into the armed forces of the Kingdom of Great
Scotland-Kingdom of Great Britain
by the Acts of Union 1707, which united the kingdoms of England (including Wales) and Scotland to form a single kingdom encompassing the whole island of
Scotland-Economy of Scotland
The economy of Scotland is an open mixed economy and the second largest economy of the four countries of the United Kingdom. It had an estimated nominal
Scotland-Coat of arms of Scotland
of Great Britain and the United Kingdom. The coat of arms, or elements from it, are also used in heraldry to symbolise Scotland in general. The arms consist
Scotland-Miss United Kingdom
International contest the following year. Since 2000, Scotland has the most Miss United Kingdom winners with (9), followed by England (6), Wales (3) and
Scotland-Opinion polling for the next United Kingdom general election
. This distinction is made in the table below in the area column, where "GB" means Great Britain, which is made up of England,
Scotland-Italians in the United Kingdom
Italians in the United Kingdom, also known as Italian Brits (Italian: italo-britannici) are citizens and/or residents of the United Kingdom who are fully
Scotland-United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was a sovereign state in Northwestern Europe that was established by the union in 1801 of the Kingdom of
Scotland-Cannabis in the United Kingdom
Cannabis in the United Kingdom is illegal for recreational use and is classified as a Class B drug. In 2004, the United Kingdom made cannabis a Class
Scotland-Anglo-Scottish border
the Picto-Gaelic Kingdom of Alba and the Anglian Kingdom of Northumbria in the early 10th century. It became the first Anglo-Scottish border with the annexation
Scotland-Hydroelectricity in the United Kingdom
energy in Scotland Renewable energy in the United Kingdom Scottish Hydro Electric Solar power in the United Kingdom Wind power in the United Kingdom Other
Scotland-House of Lords
The House of Lords is the upper house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Like the lower house, the House of Commons, it meets in the Palace of Westminster
Scotland-Romani people in the United Kingdom
people have been recorded in the United Kingdom since at least the early 16th century. Records of Romani people in Scotland date to the early 16th century
Scotland-Transgender rights in the United Kingdom
Transgender rights in the United Kingdom have varied significantly over time, with transgender Britons facing certain social challenges not experienced
Scotland-List of lakes and lochs of the United Kingdom
lochs, loughs and llyns of the United Kingdom is a link page for some large lakes of the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland)
Scotland-Economy of the United Kingdom
globalised economies and comprises England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In 2022, the United Kingdom was the fifth-largest exporter in the world
Scotland-2014 Scottish independence referendum
referendum on Scottish independence from the United Kingdom was held in Scotland on 18 September 2014. The referendum question was, "Should Scotland be an independent
Scotland-Ireland–United Kingdom relations
deputy First Minister. The three devolved administrations of the United Kingdom, in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the three dependencies of the
Scotland-List of monarchs in Britain by length of reign
the Kingdom of England united with the Kingdom of Scotland as the Kingdom of Great Britain. On 1 January 1801 the Kingdom of Great Britain united with
Scotland-List of prisons in the United Kingdom
List of prisons in the United Kingdom is a list of all 141 current prisons as of 2024 in the United Kingdom spread across the three UK legal systems of
Scotland-Outline of Scotland
Scottish, Scots, Scotch Demonym(s): Scottish, Scots Geography of Scotland Scotland is: a country of the United Kingdom. Scotland was: an independent, sovereign
Scotland-Education in the United Kingdom
Education in the United Kingdom is a devolved matter with each of the countries of the United Kingdom having separate systems under separate governments
Scotland-List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (2017–2019)
of the United Kingdom by Scottish constituencies for the Fifty-Seventh Parliament of the United Kingdom (2017 to 2019) at the 2017 United Kingdom general
Scotland-Royal Banner of Scotland
the royal banner of Scotland, and historically, the royal standard of the Kingdom of Scotland. Used historically by the Scottish monarchs, the banner
Scotland-List of Scottish monarchs
The monarch of Scotland was the head of state of the Kingdom of Scotland. According to tradition, the first King of Scotland was Kenneth I MacAlpin (Cináed
Scotland-Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom (initialism: UKSC) is the final court of appeal in the United Kingdom for all civil cases, and for criminal cases
Scotland-1979 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
election was held in the United Kingdom on Thursday 3 May 1979 and all 71 seats in Scotland were contested. The 1979 Scottish devolution referendum, held
Scotland-Republicanism in the United Kingdom
Republicanism in the United Kingdom is the political movement that seeks to replace the United Kingdom's monarchy with a republic. Supporters of the movement
Scotland-Sexual Offences Act 1967
The Sexual Offences Act 1967 (c. 60) is an act of Parliament in the United Kingdom. It legalised homosexual acts in England and Wales, on the condition
Scotland-Terrorism in the United Kingdom
Terrorism in the United Kingdom, according to the Home Office, poses a significant threat to the state. There have been various causes of terrorism in
Scotland-Racism in the United Kingdom
Racism has a long history in the United Kingdom and includes structural discrimination and hostile attitudes against various ethnic minorities. The extent
Scotland-List of urban areas in the United Kingdom
This is a list of the most populous urban areas in the United Kingdom based on the 2011 census, as defined by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Scotland-Devolution in the United Kingdom
the United Kingdom, devolution is the Parliament of the United Kingdom's statutory granting of a greater level of self-government to the Scottish Parliament
Scotland-Unionism in Scotland
United Kingdom (England, Wales and Northern Ireland), and hence is opposed to Scottish independence. Scotland is one of four countries of the United Kingdom
Scotland-Geography of Scotland
The land area of Scotland is 30,090 square miles (77,900 km2), 32% of the area of the United Kingdom (UK). The mainland of Scotland has 6,160 miles (9
Scotland-Elections in Scotland
Scotland has elections to several bodies: the Scottish Parliament, the United Kingdom Parliament, local councils and community councils. Before the United
Scotland-Sport in the United Kingdom
Sport in the United Kingdom plays an important role in British culture and the United Kingdom has played a significant role in the organisation and spread
Scotland-List of United Kingdom flags
flags of the United Kingdom. The flags of England and of Scotland are ancient war flags which became by usage the national flags of the Kingdom of England
Scotland-List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (2019–present)
Commons of the United Kingdom by Scottish constituencies at the 2019 United Kingdom general election for the 58th Parliament of the United Kingdom (2019–present)
Scotland-List of political parties in the United Kingdom
details of political parties registered to contest elections in the United Kingdom, including their registered name. Under current electoral law, including
Scotland-Transport in the United Kingdom
busiest airports serving Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland respectively. The largest airline in the United Kingdom by passenger traffic is easyJet
Scotland-Perth, Scotland
Population, United Kingdom: Major Cities in Scotland". Retrieved 16 April 2024. "City Population, United Kingdom: Urban Areas in Scotland". Retrieved
Scotland-Boundary commissions (United Kingdom)
In the United Kingdom, the boundary commissions are non-departmental public bodies responsible for determining the boundaries of parliamentary constituencies
Scotland-List of wars involving the United Kingdom
Scotland. To see wars that have been fought on the United Kingdom mainland, see the list of wars in Great Britain. Historically, the United Kingdom relied
Scotland-Scottish people
amalgamation of two Celtic peoples, the Picts and Gaels, who founded the Kingdom of Scotland (or Alba) in the 9th century. In the following two centuries, Celtic-speaking
Scotland-Capital punishment in the United Kingdom
Capital punishment in the United Kingdom predates the formation of the UK, having been used within the British Isles from ancient times until the second
Scotland-Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
The prime minister of the United Kingdom is the head of government of the United Kingdom. The prime minister advises the sovereign on the exercise of much
Scotland-Conservation in Scotland
structure of environmental and cultural conservation in Scotland, a constituent country of the United Kingdom. Upon the introduction of devolved government the
Scotland-Books in the United Kingdom
Books in the United Kingdom have been studied from a variety of cultural, economic, political, and social angles since the formation of the Bibliographical
Scotland-Mass media in the United Kingdom
different types of mass media in the United Kingdom: television, radio, newspapers, magazines and websites. The United Kingdom is known for its large music industry
Scotland-Same-sex marriage in the United Kingdom
legal in all parts of the United Kingdom. As marriage is a devolved legislative matter, different parts of the United Kingdom legalised at different times;
Scotland-Armorial of the United Kingdom
arms of the United Kingdom, for use in Scotland Royal arms of England Coat of arms of Northern Ireland (obsolete) Royal arms of Scotland Royal Badge of
Scotland-The Royal Bank of Scotland £100 note
tender in Scotland, Scottish banknotes are nevertheless legal currency and are generally accepted throughout the United Kingdom. Scottish banknotes are
Scotland-Protestantism in the United Kingdom
demographic in the United Kingdom. Before Protestantism reached England, the Roman Catholic Church was the established state church. Scotland, Wales and Ireland
Scotland-Poverty in the United Kingdom
Poverty in the United Kingdom is the condition experienced by the portion of the population of the United Kingdom that lacks adequate financial resources
Scotland-Police ranks of the United Kingdom
enforcement in the United Kingdom is organised separately in the three jurisdictions of England and Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, and as most law
Scotland-Architecture of the United Kingdom
Planning Act 1947 and the Town and Country Planning Act (Scotland) 1947. Within the United Kingdom are the ruins of prehistoric structures and ancient neolithic
Scotland-Clash at the Castle: Scotland
major pay-per-view (PPV) and livestreaming event to be held in the United Kingdom since Insurrextion in 2003, and in a UK stadium since the 1992 SummerSlam
Scotland-Secretary of State for Scotland
Government of the United Kingdom, with responsibility for the Scotland Office. The incumbent is a member of the Cabinet of the United Kingdom. Much of the
Scotland-Scotland Act 1998
The Scotland Act 1998 (c. 46) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which legislated for the establishment of the devolved Scottish Parliament
Scotland-Telecommunications in the United Kingdom
Telecommunications in the United Kingdom have evolved from the early days of the telegraph to modern broadband and mobile phone networks with Internet
Scotland-List of United Kingdom censuses
There are actually three separate censuses in the United Kingdom – in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland – although they are often coordinated
Scotland-1987 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
held in the United Kingdom on Thursday, 11 June 1987 and all 72 seats in Scotland were contested. List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (1987–1992)
Scotland-Elections in the United Kingdom
There are five types of elections in the United Kingdom: elections to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom (commonly called 'general elections' when
Scotland-List of airports in the United Kingdom and the British Crown Dependencies
see Busiest airports in the United Kingdom by total passenger traffic. The ICAO codes for airports in the United Kingdom (and its Crown Dependencies)
Scotland-British people
Britons, also known colloquially as Brits, are the citizens of the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, and the Crown dependencies. British
Scotland-List of solar eclipses visible from the British Isles
United Kingdom ranging from approximately 20% in Northern Scotland to approximately 40% in South West Cornwall. 15 February 1961 The United Kingdom was
Scotland-Human rights in the United Kingdom
Human rights in the United Kingdom concern the fundamental rights in law of every person in the United Kingdom. An integral part of the UK constitution
Scotland-United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest
The United Kingdom has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 65 times. It first took part in the second contest in 1957 and has entered every year
Scotland-Sikhism in the United Kingdom
population (excluding Scotland) as of 2021, forming the United Kingdom's fourth-largest religious group. According to the 2021 United Kingdom census, British
Scotland-LGBT rights in the United Kingdom
rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have developed significantly over
Scotland-United Kingdom national football team
just England, all of the United Kingdom, the British Empire or even the entire world. The question was answered when the Scottish Football Association (SFA)
Scotland-Smoking in the United Kingdom
Smoking in the United Kingdom involves the consumption of combustible cigarettes and other forms of tobacco in the United Kingdom, as well as the history
Scotland-Time in the United Kingdom
has followed the UK. In Scotland and Wales, time zone is a reserved matter, meaning that only the Parliament of the United Kingdom has power to legislate
Scotland-Public holidays in the United Kingdom
varies according to jurisdiction: in Scotland, it is on the first Monday in August, and in the rest of the United Kingdom, it is on the last Monday in August
Scotland-British Pakistanis
British people or Pakistani Britons) are Britons or residents of the United Kingdom whose ancestral roots lie in Pakistan. This includes people born in
Scotland-Union Jack
the United Kingdom: "Until the early 17th century England and Scotland were two entirely independent kingdoms (Wales had been annexed into the Kingdom of
Scotland-HIV/AIDS in the United Kingdom
of year-end 2018, 160,493 people have been diagnosed with HIV in the United Kingdom and an estimated 7,500 people are living undiagnosed with HIV. New diagnoses
Scotland-Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
, making it simpler for people to change their legal gender. On 17 January 2023, the government used section 35 of the
Scotland-List of British royal consorts
as their husbands were kings of Hanover. The personal union with the United Kingdom ended in 1837 on the accession of Queen Victoria because the succession
Scotland-Peerages in the United Kingdom
Peerages in the United Kingdom form a legal system comprising both hereditary and lifetime titles, composed of various ranks, and within the framework
Scotland-2011 United Kingdom census
office for the United Kingdom, ONS also compiles and releases census tables for the United Kingdom when the data from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern
Scotland-Legislatures of the United Kingdom
of the United Kingdom (England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) has its own laws and legal system. The Parliament of the United Kingdom can enact
Scotland-Referendums in the United Kingdom
Government of the United Kingdom has also to date held ten major referendums within the constituent countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern
Scotland-Banknotes of Scotland
are not legal tender anywhere in the United Kingdom. Scottish bank notes are not legal tender even in Scotland, where, in law, no banknotes, even those
Scotland-Football in the United Kingdom
being occupied by FIFA. The United Kingdom plays its international football as separate Home Nations teams of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Scotland-Firearms regulation in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, access by the general public to firearms is subject to strict control measures. Members of the public may own rifles and shotguns
Scotland-WWE in the United Kingdom
in Stamford, Connecticut in the United States, owned by Endeavor. It has been promoting events in the United Kingdom (UK) since 1989. From 1989 to 2001
Scotland-List of the most-visited attractions in the United Kingdom
This article lists the most-visited attractions in the United Kingdom, including art galleries, gardens, zoos theatres, libraries and museums. List of
Scotland-Healthcare in Scotland
tobacco and other drugs. Healthcare in the United Kingdom List of hospitals in Scotland Social care in Scotland "Queen Elizabeth University Hospital". WestOrtho
Scotland-2019 United Kingdom general election
The 2019 United Kingdom general election was held on Thursday 12 December 2019 with 47,074,800 registered voters entitled to vote to elect members of the
Scotland-Mountains and hills of Scotland
Scotland is the most mountainous country in the United Kingdom. Scotland's mountain ranges can be divided in a roughly north to south direction into: the
Scotland-Timeline of British history
of Wales, History of Scotland, History of Ireland, History of the formation of the United Kingdom and History of the United Kingdom. Centuries: 1st BC ·
Scotland-Islam in the United Kingdom
Islam is the second-largest religion in the United Kingdom, with results from the 2011 Census giving the population as 4.4% of the total UK population
Scotland-Indonesians in the United Kingdom
residents in England, 212 in Wales, 679 in Scotland, and 74 in Northern Ireland. Notable Indonesians in the United Kingdom include: Elkan Baggott Benny Wenda
Scotland-Great Officers of State (United Kingdom)
exist for England and Wales, Scotland, and formerly for Ireland, though some exist for Great Britain and the United Kingdom as a whole. Initially, after
Scotland-Potential re-accession of the United Kingdom to the European Union
proposals for the United Kingdom to rejoin the European Union in the future, while others have ruled out supporting it. As an independent Scotland As an independent
Scotland-Forms of address in the United Kingdom
Forms of address used in the United Kingdom are given below. Several terms have been abbreviated in the tables below. The forms used in the table are given
Scotland-Sanda Island
Sanda Island Bird Observatory grid reference NR725045 Portals: United Kingdom Scotland 55°16′55″N 5°35′1″W / 55.28194°N 5.58361°W / 55.28194; -5.58361
Scotland-Federalism in the United Kingdom
system. The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy governed via Parliamentary system. It comprises the countries of England, Scotland and Wales, as
Scotland-Kingdom of England
Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, until 1 May 1707, when it united with Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain, which would later become the United Kingdom. The Kingdom
Scotland-Demographics of Scotland
the Secretary of State for Scotland). In conjunction with the rest of the United Kingdom, the National Records for Scotland is also responsible for conducting
Scotland-International relations of Scotland
Scotland, along with the rest of the United Kingdom, was a member of until 2020. The government has advocated for a continuation of strong Scottish–European
Scotland-October 1974 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
held in the United Kingdom on Thursday 10 October 1974 and all 71 seats in Scotland were contested. List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (October 1974–1979)
Scotland-List of busiest airports in the United Kingdom
This is a list of the busiest airports in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man ranked by total passenger traffic, compiled from Civil Aviation
Scotland-1880 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
held in the United Kingdom between 31 March and 27 April 1880 and all 60 seats in Scotland were contested. Of particular note was the Scottish-based Midlothian
Scotland-Scotland Act 2016
The Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It sets out amendments to the Scotland Act 1998 and devolves further
Scotland-United Kingdom prison population
The United Kingdom has three distinct legal systems with a separate prison system in each: one for both England and Wales, one for Scotland, and one for
Scotland-Prisoner security categories in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, prisoners are divided into four categories of security. Each adult is assigned to a category according to their crime, sentence
Scotland-Lists of cathedrals in the United Kingdom
Northern Ireland List of cathedrals in Scotland List of cathedrals in Wales List of cathedrals in the United Kingdom List of former cathedrals in Great Britain
Scotland-Wind power in the United Kingdom
holiday home in Marykirk, Scotland. It was in 1951 that the first utility grid-connected wind turbine to operate in the United Kingdom was built by John Brown
Scotland-Waste in the United Kingdom
It is estimated that 290 million tonnes of waste was produced in the United Kingdom in 2008 but volumes are declining. In 2012 municipal solid waste generation
Scotland-2024 in the United Kingdom
Events from the year 2024 in the United Kingdom. Monarch – Charles III Prime Minister – Rishi Sunak (Conservative) 1 January Figures show the annual number
Scotland-History of monarchy in the United Kingdom
to the petty kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England and early medieval Scotland, which consolidated into the kingdoms of England and Scotland by the 10th century
Scotland-North Atlantic moist mixed forests
forests and heathlands on the western and northern coasts of Ireland, Scotland, and neighboring islands. The ecoregion has undergone major habitat loss
Scotland-Attorney General of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom, as England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have different legal systems. The term Attorney General when used in the United Kingdom
Scotland-Historiography of the United Kingdom
the United Kingdom includes the historical and archival research and writing on the history of the United Kingdom, Great Britain, England, Scotland, Ireland
Scotland-2005 United Kingdom general election
United Kingdom general election 2005 United Kingdom general election in England 2005 United Kingdom general election in Scotland 2005 United Kingdom general
Scotland-Government of the United Kingdom
commonly known as the Government of the United Kingdom) is the central executive authority of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Scotland-Privy Council (United Kingdom)
Territories. The Privy Council of the United Kingdom, created on 1 January 1801, was preceded by the Privy Council of Scotland, the Privy Council of England,
Scotland-List of parliaments of the United Kingdom
of English, British and United Kingdom parliaments from 1660 List of parliaments of England List of parliaments of Scotland List of parliaments of Great
Scotland-SSE plc
in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company has its origins in two public sector electricity supply authorities. The former North of Scotland Hydro-Electric
Scotland-Special education in the United Kingdom
also known as special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in the United Kingdom refers to the education of children who require different education
Scotland-Culture of the United Kingdom
individual cultures of England, Wales and Scotland and the impact of the British Empire. The culture of the United Kingdom may also colloquially be referred to
Scotland-2001 United Kingdom general election
The 2001 United Kingdom general election was held on Thursday 7 June 2001, four years after the previous election on 1 May 1997, to elect 659 members to
Scotland-Jacobite peerage
Jacobite pretenders, after James's deposition from the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland following the Glorious Revolution of 1688. These creations
Scotland-Anglo-Scottish border
The Anglo-Scottish border (Scottish Gaelic: Crìochan Anglo-Albannach) is a border separating Scotland and England which runs for 96 miles (154 km) between
Scotland-List of Scottish monarchs
The monarch of Scotland was the head of state of the Kingdom of Scotland. According to tradition, the first King of Scotland was Kenneth I MacAlpin (Cináed
Scotland-Scotland, Georgia
Scotland, the ancestral home of a large share of the first settlers. The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Scotland as a town in 1911. Scotland is
Scotland-National Museum of Scotland
of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland is a museum of Scottish history and culture. It was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland, with
Scotland-2001–02 Scottish Cup
The 2001–02 Scottish Cup was the 117th staging of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition, also known for sponsorship reasons as the
Scotland-List of places in Scotland
places in Scotland is a complete collection of lists of places in Scotland. List of burghs in Scotland List of census localities in Scotland List of islands
Scotland-Scotland national football team records and statistics
opponent and decade. As of Scotland v Northern Ireland, 26 March 2024 Players in bold are still active with Scotland. As of Scotland v Northern Ireland, 26
Scotland-Unionism in Scotland
Unionism in Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Aonachas) is a political movement which favours the continuation of the political union between Scotland and the other
Scotland-Duncan of Scotland
Duncan of Scotland may refer to: Duncan I of Scotland (died 1040), king of Scotland Duncan II of Scotland (died 1094), king of Scotland This disambiguation
Scotland-List of universities in Scotland
universities based in Scotland, the Open University, and three other institutions of higher education. The first university in Scotland was St John's College
Scotland-National symbols of Scotland
are the objects, images, or cultural expressions that are emblematic, representative, or otherwise characteristic of the country of
Scotland-Great Britain
north-west coast of continental Europe, consisting of the countries England, Scotland and Wales. With an area of 209,331 km2 (80,823 sq mi), it is the largest
Scotland-History of Scotland
The recorded history of Scotland begins with the arrival of the Roman Empire in the 1st century, when the province of Britannia reached as far north as
Scotland-List of towns and cities in Scotland by population
cities in Scotland with a population of more than 15,000 is ordered by population, as defined and compiled by the National Records of Scotland organisation
Scotland-Scottish Fold
The Scottish Fold is a distinctive breed of domestic cat characterised by a natural dominant gene mutation associated with osteochondrodysplasia. This
Scotland-Robert II of Scotland
1371 to his death in 1390. The son of Walter Stewart, 6th High Steward of Scotland, and Marjorie, daughter of King Robert the Bruce, he was the first monarch
Scotland-Robert III of Scotland
King of Scots from 1390 to his death in 1406. He was also High Steward of Scotland from 1371 to 1390 and held the titles of Earl of Atholl (1367–1390) and
Scotland-David II of Scotland
David II (5 March 1324 – 22 February 1371) was King of Scotland from 1329 until his death in 1371. Upon the death of his father, Robert the Bruce, David
Scotland-David I of Scotland
later King of Scotland from 1124 to 1153. The youngest son of Malcolm III and Margaret of Wessex, David spent most of his childhood in Scotland, but was exiled
Scotland-James II of Scotland
James I of Scotland, he succeeded to the Scottish throne at the age of six, following the assassination of his father. The first Scottish monarch not
Scotland-Donald III of Scotland
McDonald, p. 104. Scottish Annals, p. 112, quoting Symeon of Durham; Duncan, p. 54; Oram, David I, p. 39. Fordun, V, xxi. Scottish Annals, pp.117–118;
Scotland-National Monument of Scotland
The National Monument of Scotland, on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, is Scotland's national memorial to the Scottish soldiers and sailors who died fighting
Scotland-Scotland Yard (disambiguation)
Look up Scotland Yard in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Scotland Yard, officially New Scotland Yard, is the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Service
Scotland-Banknotes of Scotland
Banknotes of Scotland are the banknotes of the pound sterling that are issued by three Scottish retail banks and in circulation in Scotland. The issuing
Scotland-Jacobitism
her husband William III. In April, the Scottish Convention held that James "forfeited" the throne of Scotland by his actions, listed in the Articles of
Scotland-Alexander III of Scotland
Alexander III (Medieval Scottish Gaelic: Alaxandair mac Alaxandair; Modern Gaelic: Alasdair mac Alasdair; 4 September 1241 – 19 March 1286) was King of
Scotland-Scottish pound
Scottish pound may refer to: Banknotes of Scotland, banknotes of the pound sterling (GBP) issued by one of three Scottish banks Pound Scots, the former
Scotland-First War of Scottish Independence
War of Scottish Independence was the first of a series of wars between English and Scottish forces. It lasted from the English invasion of Scotland in 1296
Scotland-2004 Scottish Cup final
The 2004 Scottish Cup Final was played on 22 May 2004 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 118th Scottish Cup. The final was contested
Scotland-List of Scottish governments
This is a list of all Scottish Parliaments and Governments (called the Scottish Executive from 1999 until 2008) the time of the introduction of devolved
Scotland-Matilda of Scotland
Matilda of Scotland (originally christened Edith, 1080 – 1 May 1118), also known as Good Queen Maud, or Matilda of Blessed Memory, was Queen of England
Scotland-Joan Beaufort, Queen of Scots
Beaufort (c. 1404 – 15 July 1445) was Queen of Scotland from 1424 to 1437 as the spouse of King James I of Scotland. During part of the minority of her son James
Scotland-Deputy First Minister of Scotland
Deputy First Minister of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Leas-Phrìomh Mhinistear na h-Alba; Scots: Heid Meinister Depute o Scotland) is the second highest ranking
Scotland-Gleneagles (Scotland)
Glen Eagles (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann na h-Eaglais/Gleann Eagas) is a glen which connects with Glen Devon to form a pass through the Ochil Hills of Perth
Scotland-Scottish Parliament constituencies and electoral regions
The Scottish Parliament (Holyrood), created by the Scotland Act 1998, has used a system of constituencies and electoral regions since the first general
Scotland-Flag of Scotland
The flag of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: bratach na h-Alba; Scots: Banner o Scotland, also known as St Andrew's Cross or the Saltire) is the national flag
Scotland-Church of Scotland
The Church of Scotland (Scots: The Kirk o Scotland; Scottish Gaelic: Eaglais na h-Alba) is a Presbyterian denomination of Christianity that holds the status
Scotland-Classic Malts of Scotland
The Classic Malts of Scotland is a selection of six single malt whiskies, launched and marketed together in 1988 by United Distillers and Vintners which
Scotland-Cities of Scotland
Perth Stirling Dunfermline Scotland has eight cities. Edinburgh is the capital city and Glasgow is the most populous. Scottish towns were granted burghs
Scotland-Countries of the United Kingdom
1922, the United Kingdom has been made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales (which collectively make up Great Britain) and Northern Ireland
Scotland-Scotland national cricket team
The Scotland national men's cricket team represents the country of Scotland. They play most of their home matches at The Grange, Edinburgh, as well as
Scotland-Timeline of Scottish history
This is a timeline of Scottish history, comprising important legal and territorial changes and political events in Scotland and its predecessor states
Scotland-Scone, Scotland
Scone (/ˈskuːn/ ; Scottish Gaelic: Sgàin; Scots: Scone) is a town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. The medieval town of Scone, which grew up around the
Scotland-2002 Scottish Cup final
The 2002 Scottish Cup Final was played on 4 May 2002 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 117th Scottish Cup. Celtic and Rangers contested
Scotland-Oatcake
a Scottish oatcake. Oatcake variations exist based upon the different preparations in various countries and regions. Seen as a typically Scottish food
Scotland-Saint Margaret of Scotland
Saint Margaret of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Naomh Maighréad; Scots: Saunt Marget, c. 1045 – 16 November 1093), also known as Margaret of Wessex, was an
Scotland-Football in Scotland
Association football (Scots: fitbaa, Scottish Gaelic: ball-coise) is one of the national sports of Scotland and the most popular sport in the country.
Scotland-Listed building
maintained by Historic England in England, Historic Environment Scotland in Scotland, Cadw in Wales, and the Northern Ireland Environment Agency in Northern
Scotland-King Duncan
King of Scots, in Raphael Holinshed's 1587 The Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland, a history of Britain familiar to Shakespeare and his contemporaries
Scotland-Mary, Queen of Scots
, was Queen of from 14 December 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567. The only surviving legitimate child of James V of
Scotland-Macbeth, King of Scotland
August 1057), nicknamed the Red King (Middle Irish: Rí Deircc), was King of Scotland (Alba) from 1040 until his death. Little is known about Macbeth's early
Scotland-List of Scottish Cup finals
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the Scottish Cup, is a knockout cup competition in Scottish football. Organised by the
Scotland-Mary II
Mary II (30 April 1662 – 28 December 1694) was Queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland, co-reigning with her husband, King William III and II, from 1689
Scotland-Malcolm III of Scotland
Máel Coluim mac Donnchada; Scottish Gaelic: Maol Chaluim mac Dhonnchaidh; c. 1031 – 13 November 1093) was King of Scotland from 1058 to 1093. He was later
Scotland-Falkland, Fife
Falkland (Scottish Gaelic: Fàclann), previously in the Lands of Kilgour (c. 1200), is a village, parish and former royal burgh in Fife, Scotland, at the
Scotland-Jura, Scotland
Jura (/ˈdʒʊərə/ JOOR-ə; Scottish Gaelic: Diùra) is an island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, adjacent to and northeast of Islay. With an area of 36
Scotland-Coat of arms of the United Kingdom
the coat of arms. One is used in Scotland, and includes elements derived from the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Scotland, and the other is used elsewhere
Scotland-List of first ministers of Scotland
The First Minister of Scotland is the leader of the Scottish Government, Scotland's devolved government. The First Minister is responsible for the exercise
Scotland-List of whisky distilleries in Scotland
This is an incomplete list of whisky distilleries in Scotland. According to the Scotch Whisky Association there were 143 distilleries licensed to produce
Scotland-Orkney
(archaically "The Orkneys"), is an archipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland, situated off the north coast of the island of Great Britain. Orkney is
Scotland-Crown of Scotland
The Crown of Scotland (Scots: Croun o Scotland, Scottish Gaelic: Crùn na h-Alba) is the centrepiece of the Honours of Scotland. It is the crown that was
Scotland-Scottish independence
Scottish independence (Scottish Gaelic: Neo-eisimeileachd na h-Alba; Scots: Scots unthirldom) is the idea of Scotland regaining its independence and once
Scotland-Kingdom of Scotland
The Kingdom of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Rìoghachd na h-Alba; Scots: Kinrick o Scotland, Norn: Kongungdum Skotland) was a sovereign state in northwest
Scotland-List of football clubs in Scotland
This is a list of football clubs in Scotland. Aberdeen Celtic Dundee Heart of Midlothian Hibernian Kilmarnock Livingston Motherwell Rangers Ross County
Scotland-Parish
subdivision of an ecclesiastical parish in England, and parts of Lowland Scotland up to the mid 19th century. It had a similar status to a township but was
Scotland-Joan of England
Consort of Scotland (1210–1238), third child and eldest daughter of John, King of England and Isabella of Angoulême; married Alexander II of Scotland Joan of
Scotland-2014 Scottish independence referendum
referendum on Scottish independence from the United Kingdom was held in Scotland on 18 September 2014. The referendum question was, "Should Scotland be an independent
Scotland-BBC One Scotland
BBC One Scotland is a Scottish free-to-air television channel owned and operated by BBC Scotland. It is the Scottish variation of the UK-wide BBC One network
Scotland-Presbyterianism
Presbyterian is applied to churches that trace their roots to the Church of Scotland or to English Dissenter groups that formed during the English Civil War
Scotland-The Last King of Scotland
The Last King of Scotland is a novel by journalist Giles Foden, published by Faber and Faber in 1998. Focusing on the rise of Ugandan President Idi Amin
Scotland-The Last King of Scotland (film)
The Last King of Scotland is a 2006 historical drama film directed by Kevin Macdonald from a screenplay by Peter Morgan and Jeremy Brock. Based on Giles
Scotland-Scottish clan
A Scottish clan (from Scottish Gaelic clann, literally 'children', more broadly 'kindred') is a kinship group among the Scottish people. Clans give a sense
Scotland-Kirkland
Kirkland, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, a location Kirkland railway station, a former station there Kirkland, Fife, Scotland; a former village, absorbed
Scotland-List of waterfalls in Scotland
Much of Scotland is mountainous; western areas of the Highlands enjoy a wet climate. The more steeply plunging west coast highland rivers in particular
Scotland-Scotland Forever!
Scotland Forever! is an 1881 oil painting by Lady Butler depicting the start of the charge of the Royal Scots Greys, a British heavy cavalry regiment that
Scotland-Scotland, PA
Scotland, PA is a 2001 American black comedy crime film written and directed by Billy Morrissette as a modernized retelling of Macbeth. The film stars
Scotland-Robert the Bruce
Bruce (Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart am Brusach), was King of Scots from 1306 to his death in 1329. Robert led Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence
Scotland-James VI and I
1625) was King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the Scottish and English crowns
Scotland-Áed mac Cináeda
Áed mac Cináeda (Modern Scottish Gaelic: Aodh mac Choinnich; Latin: Ethus; Anglicized: Hugh; died 878) was a son of Cináed mac Ailpín. He became king of
Scotland-Scottish Government
The Scottish Government (Scottish Gaelic: Riaghaltas na h-Alba, pronounced [ˈrˠiə.əl̪ˠt̪əs nə ˈhal̪ˠapə]) is the devolved government of Scotland. It was
Scotland-Constituencies of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
parliamentary constituencies across the constituent countries (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), each electing a single member of parliament
Scotland-First Minister of Scotland
of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: prìomh mhinistear na h-Alba [ˈpʰrʲiəv ˈvinɪʃtʲɛr nə ˈhal̪ˠapə]), formally the First Minister and Keeper of the Scottish Seal
Scotland-Scottish Episcopal Church
The Scottish Episcopal Church (Scottish Gaelic: Eaglais Easbaigeach na h-Alba; Scots: Scots Episcopal(ian) Kirk) is the ecclesiastical province of the
Scotland-Scotland
Scotland (Scots: Scotland; Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It contains nearly one-third of the United Kingdom's
Scotland-Scottish Labour
Scottish Labour, officially the Scottish Labour Party, is the part of the UK Labour Party active in Scotland. Ideologically social democratic and unionist
Scotland-Banknotes of the pound sterling
issuance in England and Wales but, for historical reasons six banks, three in Scotland and three in Northern Ireland, also issue their own banknotes that circulate
Scotland-Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard (officially New Scotland Yard) is the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, the territorial police force responsible for policing Greater
Scotland-Victoria Day (Scotland)
Victoria Day (Scottish Gaelic: Latha Victoria) is a public holiday in parts of Eastern Central Scotland, chiefly the cities of Dundee and Edinburgh, although
Scotland-Scottish
language family native to Scotland Scottish English Scottish national identity, the Scottish identity and common culture Scottish people, a nation and ethnic
Scotland-Scottish Rite
The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is a Rite within the broader context of Freemasonry. It is the most widely practiced Rite in the
Scotland-Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
of the Church of Scotland is the minister or elder chosen to moderate (chair) the annual General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, which is held for
Scotland-Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic (/ˈɡælɪk/, GAL-ik; endonym: Gàidhlig [ˈkaːlɪkʲ] ), also known as Scots Gaelic or simply Gaelic, is a Goidelic language (in the Celtic branch
Scotland-2021 Scottish Parliament election
The 2021 Scottish Parliament election took place on 11 May 2021, under the provisions of the Scotland Act 1998. All 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament
Scotland-Bank of Scotland
The Bank of Scotland plc (Scottish Gaelic: Banca na h-Alba) is a commercial and clearing bank based in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is part of the Lloyds Banking
Scotland-Scottish National Party
The Scottish National Party (SNP; Scots: Scots National Pairty, Scottish Gaelic: Pàrtaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba [ˈpʰaːrˠʃtʲi ˈn̪ˠaːʃən̪ˠt̪ə nə ˈhal̪ˠapə])
Scotland-Scottish Highlands
the Hielands; Scottish Gaelic: a' Ghàidhealtachd [ə ˈɣɛːəl̪ˠt̪ʰəxk], lit. 'the place of the Gaels') is a historical region of Scotland.[failed verification]
Scotland-Scotch whisky
Scotch whisky (Scottish Gaelic: uisge-beatha na h-Alba; Scots: Scots whisky/whiskie, whusk(e)y, pronounced [ˈʍɪski], often simply called whisky or Scotch)
Scotland-Shetland
Shetland, also called the Shetland Islands, is an archipelago in Scotland lying between Orkney, the Faroe Islands, and Norway. It is the northernmost region
Scotland-2005 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
59 seats in Scotland were contested. This was the first election to occur under the new boundaries which reduced the number of Scottish seats from 72
Scotland-Royal Banner of Scotland
Banner of the Royal Arms of Scotland, also known as the Royal Banner of Scotland, or more commonly the Lion Rampant of Scotland, and historically as the
Scotland-Acts of Union 1707
The Acts of Union (Scottish Gaelic: Achd an Aonaidh) were two Acts of Parliament: the Union with Scotland Act 1706 passed by the Parliament of England
Scotland-List of Scottish flags
This is a list of flags that are used exclusively in Scotland. Other flags used in Scotland, as well as the rest of the United Kingdom can be found at
Scotland-Beer in Scotland
Beer in Scotland is mostly produced by breweries in the central Lowlands, which also contain the main centres of population. Edinburgh and Alloa in particular
Scotland-Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire
Alexandria (Scots: The Vale, Scottish Gaelic: Alexandria) is a town in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. The town is on the River Leven, three miles (five
Scotland-Scots law
Scots law (Scottish Gaelic: Lagh na h-Alba) is the legal system of Scotland. It is a hybrid or mixed legal system containing civil law and common law elements
Scotland-Geography of Scotland
The geography of Scotland is varied, from rural lowlands to unspoilt uplands, and from large cities to sparsely inhabited islands. Located in Northern
Scotland-Television in Scotland
Television in Scotland mostly consists of UK-wide broadcasts, with regional variations at different times which are specific to Scotland. The BBC and ITV
Scotland-Flower of Scotland
"Flower of Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic: Flùr na h-Alba, Scots: Flouer o Scotland) is commonly used as the unofficial national anthem of Scotland. It was written
Scotland-United Kingdom
Europe, off the coast of the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The UK includes the island of Great Britain
Scotland-Politics of the United Kingdom
are also granted to the devolved governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland within the Scottish Parliament, the Welsh Parliament, and the Northern
Scotland-Scottish English
Scottish English (Scottish Gaelic: Beurla Albannach) is the set of varieties of the English language spoken in Scotland. The transregional, standardised
Scotland-Melrose, Scottish Borders
Melrose (Scottish Gaelic: Maolros, "bald moor") is a town and civil parish in the Scottish Borders, historically in Roxburghshire. It lies within the
Scotland-Scottish referendum
Scottish referendum may refer to any one of several referendums in Scotland: 1920 Scottish licensing referendum 1979 Scottish devolution referendum 1997
Scotland-Economy of Scotland
The economy of Scotland is an open mixed economy and the second largest economy of the four countries of the United Kingdom. It had an estimated nominal
Scotland-Geology of Scotland
The geology of Scotland is unusually varied for a country of its size, with a large number of different geological features. There are three main geographical
Scotland-Climate of Scotland
The climate of Scotland is mostly temperate and oceanic (Köppen climate classification Cfb), and tends to be very changeable, but rarely extreme. It is
Scotland-Scandinavian Scotland
Scandinavian Scotland was the period from the 8th to the 15th centuries during which Vikings and Norse settlers, mainly Norwegians and to a lesser extent
Scotland-Police Scotland
Police Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Poileas Alba), officially the Police Service of Scotland (Seirbheis Phoilis na h-Alba), is the national police force
Scotland-Scottish people
The Scottish people or Scots (Scots: Scots fowk; Scottish Gaelic: Albannaich) are an ethnic group and nation native to Scotland. Historically, they emerged
Scotland-Scottish folklore
Scottish folklore (Scottish Gaelic: Beul-aithris na h-Alba) encompasses the folklore of the Scottish people from their earliest records until today. Folklorists
Scotland-Education in Scotland
Education in Scotland is provided in state schools, private schools and by individuals through homeschooling. Mandatory education in Scotland begins for
Scotland-Demographics of Scotland
The demography of Scotland includes all aspects of population, past and present, in the area that is now Scotland. Scotland had a population of 5,463
Scotland-Shires of Scotland
shires of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachdan na h-Alba; Scots: Scots coonties), or counties of Scotland, are historic subdivisions of Scotland established
Scotland-Subdivisions of Scotland
For local government purposes, Scotland is divided into 32 areas designated as "council areas" (Scottish Gaelic: comhairlean), which are all governed
Scotland-Yes Scotland
Yes Scotland was the organisation representing the parties, organisations, and individuals campaigning for a Yes vote in the 2014 Scottish independence
Scotland-Football records in Scotland
Football in Scotland is a popular professional sport. Founded in 1873, Scotland has the second oldest national football association in the world. The
Scotland-Lists of regions of Scotland
Lists of regions of Scotland: In the political geography of Scotland, there are various ways in which Scotland has historically been subdivided into regions
Scotland-Scottish Conservatives
The Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party (Scottish Gaelic: Pàrtaidh Tòraidheach na h-Alba, Scots: Scots Tory an Unionist Pairty, often known simply as
Scotland-Scottish Championship
The Scottish Championship, known as the cinch Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the second tier of the Scottish Professional Football League, the
Scotland-Honours of Scotland
The Honours of Scotland (Scots: Honours o Scotland, Scottish Gaelic: Seudan a' Chrùin Albannaich), informally known as the Scottish Crown Jewels, are the
Scotland-Peerage of Scotland
The Peerage of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Moraireachd na h-Alba; Scots: Peerage o Scotland) is one of the five divisions of peerages in the United Kingdom
Scotland-Henry of Scotland
Henry of Scotland (Eanric mac Dabíd, 1114 – 12 June 1152) was heir apparent to the Kingdom of Alba. He was also the 3rd Earl of Northumbria and the 3rd
Scotland-Master of Arts (Scotland)
In some Scottish universities, a Master of Arts (MA; Scots: Maister o Arts, Scottish Gaelic: Maighstir nan Ealan) is the holder of a degree awarded to
Scotland-Patricia Scotland
Patricia Janet Scotland, Baroness Scotland of Asthal, PC, KC (born 19 August 1955), is a British diplomat, barrister and politician, serving as the sixth
Scotland-1997 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
all 72 seats in Scotland were contested. This would be the last UK general election to be contested in Scotland before the Scottish Parliament was established
Scotland-East of Scotland Football League
The East of Scotland Football League (EoSFL) is a senior football league based in the east and south-east of Scotland. The league sits at levels 6–9 on
Scotland-2021 United Kingdom census
Wales, and Northern Ireland took place on 21 March 2021, and the census of Scotland took place 364 days later on 20 March 2022. The censuses were administered
Scotland-Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland
for Scotland, often referred to as the Scotland Office, is a department of His Majesty's Government headed by the Secretary of State for Scotland and
Scotland-List of Scottish football champions
The Scottish football champions are the winners of the highest league in Scottish football, namely the Scottish Football League (SFL) from 1890 until
Scotland-1837 in Scotland
Events from the year 1837 in Scotland. Lord Advocate – John Murray Solicitor General for Scotland – John Cunninghame; then Andrew Rutherfurd Lord President
Scotland-Central Scotland
Central Scotland may refer to: Central Belt, the area of highest population density in Scotland, also known as the "Midlands" or "Scottish Midlands" Central
Scotland-Scotland Act
Parliament. The term Scotland Act may refer to: Scotland Act 1978, part of an initial attempt at a devolved Scotland (repealed 1979) Scotland Act 1998, which
Scotland-Edward I of England
of the heir to the Scottish throne, Edward was invited to arbitrate a succession dispute. He claimed feudal suzerainty over Scotland and invaded the country
Scotland-Charles II of England
(29 May 1630 – 6 February 1685) was King of Scotland from 1649 until 1651 and King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from the 1660 Restoration of the
Scotland-Scotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered
Scotland-Monarchy of the United Kingdom
Anglo-Saxon England and early medieval Scotland, which consolidated into the kingdoms of England and Scotland by the 10th century. England was conquered
Scotland-List of islands of Scotland
This is a list of islands of Scotland, the mainland of which is part of the island of Great Britain. Also included are various other related tables and
Scotland-William III of England
the 1670s, and King of England, Ireland, and Scotland from 1689 until his death in 1702. As King of Scotland, he is known as William II. He ruled Britain
Scotland-Scottish Westminster constituencies
Scottish Westminster constituencies were Scottish constituencies of the House of Commons of the Parliament of Great Britain, normally at the Palace of
Scotland-Royal Regiment of Scotland
The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS) is the senior and only current Scottish line infantry regiment of the British Army Infantry. It consists of three
Scotland-James V of Scotland
James V (10 April 1512 – 14 December 1542) was King of Scotland from 9 September 1513 until his death in 1542. He was crowned on 21 September 1513 at the
Scotland-Proposed second Scottish independence referendum
to as indyref2) on the independence of Scotland from the United Kingdom (UK) has been proposed by the Scottish Government. An independence referendum
Scotland-NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: SNS na h-Alba), sometimes styled NHSScotland, is the publicly–funded healthcare system in Scotland and one of the four
Scotland-Scarp, Scotland
Scarp (Scottish Gaelic: An Sgarp) is an uninhabited island in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, west of Hushinish on Harris. Once inhabited, the island
Scotland-Family tree of Scottish monarchs
queens of Scotland, since the unification under the House of Alpin in 834, to the personal union with England in 1603 under James VI of Scotland. It includes
Scotland-The Herald (Glasgow)
The Herald is a Scottish broadsheet newspaper founded in 1783. The Herald is the longest running national newspaper in the world and is the eighth oldest
Scotland-Scotland County
Scotland County is the name of two counties in the United States: Scotland County, Missouri Scotland County, North Carolina This disambiguation page lists
Scotland-New Scotland
New Scotland may refer to: Nova Scotia, Canadian province, Latin for New Scotland New Scotland, Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada New Scotland, Regional Municipality
Scotland-List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (2017–2019)
Parliament (MPs) elected to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom by Scottish constituencies for the Fifty-Seventh Parliament of the United Kingdom (2017
Scotland-Islam in Scotland
Islam in Scotland includes all aspects of the Islamic faith in Scotland. The first Muslim known to have been in Scotland was a medical student who studied
Scotland-Scottish football league system
The Scottish football league system is a series of generally connected leagues for Scottish football clubs. The Scottish system is more complicated than
Scotland-National anthem of Scotland
notably "Flower of Scotland" and "Scotland the Brave". The Scottish Government has not formally adopted an official national anthem of Scotland, and said in
Scotland-Scotland national football team
The Scotland men's national football team represents Scotland in men's international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association.
Scotland-Lists of monarchs in the British Isles
Magh Luirg Munster Osraige Tara Tír Eoghain Uisnech Ulster Scotland Legendary kings of Scotland Aeron Dál Riata Eidyn Galloway Gododdin Isles / Isles (lords)
Scotland-Perth, Scotland
Perth (Scottish English: [ˈpɛrθ] PERTH; Scottish Gaelic: Peairt [pʰɛrˠʃtʲ]) is a centrally located Scottish city, on the banks of the River Tay. It is
Scotland-James I of Scotland
1460. James I with his queen Margaret of Scotland Isabella of Scotland James II of Scotland Eleanor of Scotland James I has been depicted in plays, historical
Scotland-Lists of schools in Scotland
The lists of schools in Scotland are divided into several articles: Private (independent) schools in Scotland State schools in City Council Areas State
Scotland-West of Scotland
Renfrewshire West Central Scotland West of Scotland F.C. West of Scotland Cricket Club Seas west of Scotland West Scotland (Scottish Parliament electoral region)
Scotland-Scottish Football League
The Scottish Football League (SFL) is a defunct league featuring professional and semi-professional football clubs mostly from Scotland. From its foundation
Scotland-Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament (Scottish Gaelic: Pàrlamaid na h-Alba [ˈpʰaːrˠl̪ˠəmɪtʲ nə ˈhal̪ˠapə]; Scots: Scots Pairlament) is the devolved, unicameral legislature
Scotland-Highland games
Highland games (Scottish Gaelic: geamannan Gàidhealach) are events held in spring and summer in Scotland and other countries with a large Scottish diaspora,
Scotland-Stirling
Stirling (/ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/; Scots: Stirlin; Scottish Gaelic: Sruighlea [ˈs̪t̪ɾuʝlə]) is a city in central Scotland, 26 miles (42 km) northeast of Glasgow and
Scotland-List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (2019–2024)
Parliament (MPs) elected to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom by Scottish constituencies at the 2019 United Kingdom general election for the 58th
Scotland-Opinion polling for the next Scottish Parliament election
In the run-up to the next Scottish Parliament election, various organisations are conducting opinion polls to gauge voting intentions. Results of such
Scotland-Glasgow
Glesca [ˈɡleskə] or Glesga [ˈɡlezɡə]; Scottish Gaelic: Glaschu [ˈkl̪ˠas̪əxu]) is the most populous city in Scotland, the third-most populous city in the
Scotland-Religion in Scotland
2022 census, None was the largest category of belief in Scotland, chosen by 51.1% of the Scottish population identifying when asked: "What religion, religious
Scotland-Margaret Tudor
October 1541) was Queen of Scotland from 1503 until 1513 by marriage to King James IV. She then served as regent of Scotland during her son's minority
Scotland-Commonwealth of England
from 1649 to 1660 when England and Wales, later along with Ireland and Scotland, were governed as a republic after the end of the Second English Civil
Scotland-Languages of Scotland
The languages of Scotland belong predominantly to the Germanic and Celtic language families. The main language now spoken in Scotland is English, while
Scotland-2023–24 in Scottish football
v Scotland Scotland v England Spain v Scotland France v Scotland Georgia v Scotland Scotland v Norway Netherlands v Scotland Scotland v
Scotland-2024 United Kingdom general election in Scotland
scheduled to be held on 4 July 2024. The election includes Scotland, with all 57 Scottish seats to be contested. On 22 May 2024, Prime Minister Rishi
Scotland-Charles I of England
Charles I (19 November 1600 – 30 January 1649) was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles was born
Scotland-Scotland national rugby union team
The Scotland national rugby union team (Scots: Scotland naitional rugby union team, Scottish Gaelic: sgioba nàiseanta rugbaidh na h-Alba) represents the
Scotland-Clash at the Castle: Scotland
Clash at the Castle: Scotland is an upcoming 2024 professional wrestling event produced by the American promotion WWE. It will be the second Clash at the
Scotland-2024–25 in Scottish football
season of competitive football in Scotland. The domestic season is scheduled to begin in mid-July with the first Scottish League Cup group stage matches
Scotland-Scottish language
Lowland Scotland and Ulster, native to southeast Scotland Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig), a Celtic language native to the Scottish Highlands Scottish English
Scotland-Fife
Fife (/faɪf/ FYFE, Scottish English: [fɐi̯f]; Scottish Gaelic: Fìobha, IPA: [fiːvə]; Scots: Fife) is a council area, historic county, registration county
Scotland-Prehistoric Scotland
continue to reveal the secrets of prehistoric Scotland, uncovering a complex past before the Romans brought Scotland into the scope of recorded history. Successive
Scotland-Army of Scotland
of Scotland may refer to: The Army of Scotland army when Scotland was an independent country such as the Scots Army (see Military history of Scotland) Armed
Scotland-Dundee
(/dʌnˈdiː/ ; Scots: Dundee; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Dè or Dùn Dèagh, pronounced [t̪un ˈtʲeː]) is the fourth-largest city in Scotland. The mid-year population
Scotland-Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the Scottish Cup (Scots: Scots Cup; Scottish Gaelic: Cupa na h-Alba), is an annual
Scotland-Domnall mac Ailpín
Prophecy of Berchán may refer to Domnall in stanzas 123–124: Evil will be Scotland's lot because of [the death of Kenneth MacAlpin]; long will it be till his
Scotland-Edinburgh
Edinburgh (/ˈɛdɪnbərə/ Scots: [ˈɛdɪnbʌrə]; Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann [ˌt̪un ˈeːtʲən̪ˠ]) is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. The