Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and occupies the northern third of Great Britain. It lies between latitudes 56.4907° North and longitudes 4.2026° West.
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Where is Scotland Located?
Scotland is located in north-western part of Europe and is part of Great Britain, an island country in the United Kingdom (UK). Scotland is a country that is made up of several island chains and a main land that is connected to the country of England to the south and North Sea in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the north and west and the Irish Sea to the south-west. Scotland includes more than 800 islands, including the northern isles of Shetland and Orkney, Arran, the Hebrides and Skye. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and the largest city is Glasgow.
Council Areas of Scotland
| Council Area | Administrative Center | Population | Area | Latitude and Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow City | Glasgow | 635,000+ | 175 sq km (68 sq mi) | 55.8642° N, 4.2518° W |
| City of Edinburgh | Edinburgh | 550,000+ | 264 sq km (102 sq mi) | 55.9533° N, 3.1883° W |
| Highland | Inverness | 240,000+ | 25,657 sq km (9,906 sq mi) | 57.4778° N, 4.2247° W |
| Aberdeenshire | Aberdeen | 260,000+ | 6,313 sq km (2,437 sq mi) | 57.1497° N, 2.0943° W |
| Fife | Glenrothes | 375,000+ | 1,325 sq km (512 sq mi) | 56.2082° N, 3.1495° W |
| South Lanarkshire | Hamilton | 320,000+ | 1,772 sq km (684 sq mi) | 55.7776° N, 4.0537° W |
| North Lanarkshire | Motherwell | 340,000+ | 472 sq km (182 sq mi) | 55.7890° N, 3.9986° W |
| Perth and Kinross | Perth | 150,000+ | 5,286 sq km (2,041 sq mi) | 56.3950° N, 3.4308° W |
| Argyll and Bute | Lochgilphead | 85,000+ | 6,909 sq km (2,667 sq mi) | 56.0370° N, 5.4320° W |
| Scottish Borders | Newtown St Boswells | 115,000+ | 4,732 sq km (1,827 sq mi) | 55.5730° N, 2.5350° W |
10 Largest Cities in Scotland
| City | Council Area | Population | Latitude and Longitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | Glasgow City | 635,000+ | 55.8642° N, 4.2518° W |
| Edinburgh | City of Edinburgh | 550,000+ | 55.9533° N, 3.1883° W |
| Aberdeen | Aberdeenshire | 200,000+ | 57.1497° N, 2.0943° W |
| Dundee | Dundee City | 150,000+ | 56.4620° N, 2.9707° W |
| Inverness | Highland | 65,000+ | 57.4778° N, 4.2247° W |
| Perth | Perth and Kinross | 50,000+ | 56.3950° N, 3.4308° W |
| Stirling | Stirling | 38,000+ | 56.1165° N, 3.9369° W |
| Ayr | South Ayrshire | 46,000+ | 55.4586° N, 4.6292° W |
| Kilmarnock | East Ayrshire | 46,000+ | 55.6116° N, 4.4957° W |
| Paisley | Renfrewshire | 77,000+ | 55.8473° N, 4.4401° W |
Top Tourist Attractions and Famous Places to Visit in Scotland
- Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh
- Loch Ness - Highland
- Isle of Skye - Highland
- Glencoe Valley - Highland
- Royal Mile - Edinburgh
- Stirling Castle - Stirling
- Ben Nevis - Highland
- Kelvingrove Art Gallery - Glasgow
- Urquhart Castle - Loch Ness
- Cairngorms National Park - Highlands
- Eilean Donan Castle - Highland
- Holyrood Palace - Edinburgh
- Loch Lomond - Argyll and Bute
- Forth Bridge - Edinburgh Area
- Old Course St Andrews - Fife
- Orkney Islands - Northern Scotland
Scotland Facts
| Continent | Europe |
| Country | Scotland |
| Status | Constituent Country of the United Kingdom |
| Capital | Edinburgh |
| Largest City | Glasgow |
| Coordinates | 56.4907° N, 4.2026° W |
| Administrative Divisions | 32 Council Areas |
| Official Languages | English, Scots, Scottish Gaelic |
| Demonym | Scottish |
| Government | Devolved Parliamentary Government |
| Union with England | 1707 |
| Total Area | 77,933 sq km (30,090 sq mi) |
| Population | 5.5 million+ (2025 est.) |
| Population Density | 71 people per sq km |
| Currency | Pound Sterling (£) |
| GDP Nominal | Approx. USD 250 billion |
| Economy | Advanced Mixed Economy |
| Postal Code Format | UK Postal Code Format |
| Country Calling Code | +44 |
| Time Zone | GMT (UTC+0) |
| Internet TLD | .scot |
| ISO Country Code | GB-SCT |
| Driving Side | Left |
| Major Cities | Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness |
| Major Airports | Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport, Aberdeen Airport |
| Highest Point | Ben Nevis (1,345 m) |
| Longest River | River Tay |
| Climate | Temperate Oceanic Climate |
| Average Summer Temperature | 15°C to 22°C |
| Average Winter Temperature | -1°C to 7°C |
| Famous For | Castles, Highlands, Whisky, Lochs, Bagpipes |
| National Animal | Unicorn |
| National Sport | Golf |
| National Dish | Haggis |
| Official Website | gov.scot |
Major Rivers in Scotland
- River Tay
- River Clyde
- River Spey
- River Dee
- River Tweed
- River Forth
Scotland Climate Facts
| Climate Type | Temperate Oceanic |
| Summer Temperature | 15°C to 22°C |
| Winter Temperature | -1°C to 7°C |
| Average Rainfall | 800 mm to 3,000 mm annually depending on region |
Neighboring Countries and Water Borders of Scotland
- England - South
- North Sea - East
- Atlantic Ocean - West
- Norwegian Sea - North
- Irish Sea - Southwest
References
- Official Government Website
- National Records of Scotland
- World Bank
- CIA World Factbook
- United Nations Population Division
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