Scotland

Definition

Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It's located in northern Europe and occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain.

Related terms

United Kingdom: A sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe comprising England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Scottish Enlightenment: An intellectual movement in 18th century Scotland marked by an outpouring of intellectual and scientific accomplishments.

Highland Clearances: The forced evictions of inhabitants from their land by landlords in 18th-19th century to make way for sheep pastures.