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as well as winning the largest share of the popular vote and the largest number of constituency seats in any
Scottish Parliament election (62). The Greens won 8 seats, their best result to date at a Scottish Parliament election, while the Conservatives retained second place with 31 seats. Labour had
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Ireland, wind prevails from the south-west, bringing warm, wet and unstable air from the Atlantic. The windiest areas of Scotland are in the north and west, with parts of the Outer Hebrides, Orkney and Shetland experiencing over 30 days with gales per year.
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1974:. Paisley is commonly referred to as Scotland's largest town, having a population of 77,270 in 2020, a larger population than four Scottish cities – Dunfermline (54,990), Inverness (47,790), Perth (47,350) and Stirling (37,910). Towns such as Cumbernauld, East Kilbride and
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Rainfall totals vary widely across
Scotland—the western highlands of Scotland are one of the wettest places in the UK with annual rainfall up to 4,577 mm (180.2 in). Due to the mountainous topography of the western Highlands, this type of precipitation is
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its worst-ever result with 22 seats, and the lowest share of the vote in both
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Scotland has 6,160 miles (9,910 km) of coastline. Including the numerous islands, this increases to some 11,602 miles (18,672 km). The west coast in particular is heavily indented, with long promontories separated by
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contribute to the central belt of
Scotland being one of the 20 largest urban regions in Europe. Based on Gross Value Added (GVA) and GVA per head figures in 2015, Glasgow's economy was the fifth largest amongst the cities of the
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counties, with a population of 133,490 people across an area of 885km2. In contrast, East
Ayrshire has a population of 120,390 people across 1,262km2, whilst South Ayrshire with an area of 1,222km2 has a population of 111,560.
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are the most sparsely populated part of the country, and one of the most sparsely populated areas in Europe. In these areas, the population is scattered in villages, small towns and isolated farmsteads or
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has a combined population of 235,710, making it the seventh largest subdivision in the country by population. Similarly, despite having a smaller area than its boundary neighbours
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is the most voluminous. The water in Loch Ness is nearly double that of all the lakes of England and Wales combined, and is by volume the largest lake in the UK and Ireland.
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of April 2001. Scotland's share of the United Kingdom population has been declining in recent years and stands at just over 8.5% due to differential rates of growth in the
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was formed, initially consisting of just the SNP but later including the appointment of Slater and Harvie as junior ministers, after the two parties negotiated a
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toward stronger Highlander identity, more preservation of Gaelic versus Scots, and other political differentials (e.g., in previous centuries, degree of
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Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. The new parliament has the power to govern the country on Scotland-specific matters and has a limited power to vary
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to the south and east. The more rugged Highland region contains the majority of Scotland's mountainous terrain, including the highest peak,
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country, with 82% of the population living in settlements of 3,000 people or more. As a result, the majority of the population live in the
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period (363–290 Ma), Scotland lay close to the equator. Several changes in sea level occurred during this time. The
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3281:. General Register Office for Scotland. 27 April 2006. Archived from
3229:. General Register Office for Scotland. 24 March 2006. Archived from
3203:. General Register Office for Scotland. 28 April 2009. Archived from
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SNH Information and Advisory Note Number 4. Retrieved 1 January 2010.
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Speech by the Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism, Jim Mather
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was held in September 2014, at which time independence was rejected.
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and very changeable, but rarely extreme. Scotland is warmed by the
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1810:. With a population density of 8 people per square kilometre, the
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In northern and western areas, many people live in small crofting
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Many of these offshore islands are swept by strong tides, and the
4047:"GDP Quarterly National Accounts: 2023 Quarter 2 (April to June)"
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3510:"Paisley Visitor Guide - Accommodation, Things To Do & More"
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at 65 people per square kilometre. However Scotland is a highly
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979:. There are 282 Munros in Scotland, all within the Highlands.
4279:"Greens and rig workers call a truce in Europe's oil capital"
3370:"Number of residents and households on all inhabited islands"
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occurred across Scotland as a result of the collision of the
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Scotland contains the majority of mountainous terrain in the
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Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved on 6 November 2007
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Oil Strike North Sea: A first-hand history of North Sea oil
2706:. General Register of Scotland (GROS). 2004. Archived from
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The ten major rivers of Scotland, in order of length, are:
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2145:, Scotland is represented by Members of Parliament at the
688:. This was the last period of rock formation in Scotland.
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24 June 1997. Parliament.uk. Retrieved 22 September 2007.
1955:
1300:'s terrain is gentle and rolling; however, its neighbour
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4148:"Glasgow Economy | Prosperus UK Cities | Invest Glasgow"
4123:"Glasgow Economy | Prosperus UK Cities | Invest Glasgow"
3174:. Scottish National Heritage (SNH). 2001. Archived from
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as a whole. Traditionally Aberdeen was home to fishing,
1569:; Norway is 190 nmi (350 km) to the east; the
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in the world. Other strong tides are to be found in the
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Includes map of the watershed. Retrieved 15 April 2011.
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of large regional cities in the United Kingdom outside
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and it is probably unenforceable in international law.
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islands of Scotland can be found in three main groups:
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is the highest mountain in Scotland and Great Britain.
4022:"GDP Quarterly National Accounts for Scotland:2023 Q2"
3534:
Team, National Records of Scotland Web (31 May 2013).
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Sunshine on the coastline at Ceann a' Mhara near Tiree
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outcrops of the southwest. Although large deposits of
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were laid down in low-lying areas during this period.
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between Scotland and Norway. Exceptions include: the
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Compared with the rest of Europe, Scotland has a low
1233:. There are also numerous clusters of islands in the
1025:, a dune pasture land formed as sea levels subsided.
817:), the international status of which is disputed, or
374:. The topography of Scotland is distinguished by the
3861:
The last outpost of Empire: Rockall and the Cold War
3582:"Stonehouse: Scotland's last new town, c. 1967–1977"
3339:. Scottish Government. February 2001. Archived from
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1934:
Major towns in Scotland based on population include
3436:"Revised Mid-year Population estimates – 1982-2000"
3310:. Scottish Government. January 2003. Archived from
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2085:from Norway in 1472, and the permanent recovery of
3948:"Tactical vote reinforces Scotland's great divide"
3882:
2795:highlandhostel.co.uk. Retrieved 22 September 2007.
2592:", Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 2 May 2016.
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2379:, a self-selected and self-financed collaborative
2077:outside of the United Kingdom, the acquisition of
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3603:20.500.11820/b9193e80-2c38-41d1-a321-b78e4f9dce54
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2677:. Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). Archived from
2652:. Gazetteer for Scotland, University of Edinburgh
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1830:is often regarded as the Capital of the Highlands
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3863:. Journal of Historical Geography 32. P627–647.
3337:"A framework for maternity services in Scotland"
3020:
2994:
2530:. Office for National Statistics. 24 August 2023
2100:Between 1889 and 1975 Scotland was divided into
1268:are noted for their mountainous terrain, whilst
1241:and in freshwater lochs such as Loch Lomond and
1021:. Parts of the Scottish coastline consist of a
4214:Mnyanda, Lukanyo; Dickie, Mure (9 April 2023).
3883:Marlborough, Conor; Swanson, Ian (6 May 2021).
2969:"Botanical survey of Scottish freshwater lochs"
2760:"A vision for the future of energy in Scotland"
1577:, 460 nmi (850 km) to the northwest.
1573:, 170 nmi (310 km) to the north; and
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3734:"Mid-Year Population Estimates, UK, June 2022"
3706:"Mid-Year Population Estimates, UK, June 2022"
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2840:. Scottish Mountaineering Club. Archived from
2809:. London: The Stationery Office. p. 279.
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2227:The SNP and the Greens, both of which support
806:South: Mull of Galloway, Dumfries and Galloway
709:The main points of the Scottish mainland are:
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3978:"SNP and Greens agree new power-sharing deal"
3915:"SNP win election one seat short of majority"
3195:
3193:
2675:"Loch Lomond to Stirling – the Highland Line"
2504:. Office for National Statistics. 31 May 2024
1794:of Scotland, surrounding the chief cities of
1450:is one of many freshwater bodies in Scotland.
1256:Scotland's islands have a varied topography.
1051:Firths around the Scottish coast include the
770:" was the Scottish equivalent of the British
649:, Scotland was a desert, the origin of large
319:comprises the northern part of the island of
3970:
3850:, 1 November 1973 Retrieved 17 January 2007.
3308:"Review of Scotland's cities – the analysis"
3172:"Lichens – The Exceptional Scottish climate"
2402:is largely centred off the coast of Aberdeen
3419:
3402:"Statistical Bulletins | Scotland's Census"
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610:, with volcanoes in southern Scotland, and
378:which traverses the Scottish mainland from
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3846:to the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the
3279:"Population up for third consecutive year"
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2731:Lynch, M (2001), Industry to 1770s; pp211
2693:
2524:"A Beginners Guide to UK Geography (2023)"
2375:(GVA) in 2021. Glasgow is a member of the
2065:between Scotland and England and the 1266
1427:between river systems flowing west to the
432:An abundance of natural resources such as
417:is the largest city in Scotland, although
44:
35:
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4194:"Subregional Productivity - January 2017"
3601:
3450:
3201:"Scotland's population continues to rise"
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2830:
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2028:has the largest population of the former
1017:, and long sandy beaches, for example at
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1044:, both of which have been designated as
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762:It is often yet incorrectly stated that
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524:Scotland has an incomparable variety of
485:. The major division of Scotland is the
477:of Scotland was formed by the action of
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3082:Wheeler, Dennis; Mayes, Julian (1997).
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1028:The east coast has several significant
513:, an area of rolling farmland and high
81:80,231 km (30,977 sq mi)
14:
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3763:National Archives. Retrieved 21.11.06.
3485:"What's the Largest Town in Scotland?"
3438:. General Register Office for Scotland
3245:
3085:Regional Climates of the British Isles
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2000:with a population of 514,990 in 2022,
481:, and subsequent erosion arising from
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3927:from the original on 13 February 2022
3461:. Scottish Government. Archived from
3227:"Population projections (2002 based)"
2650:"Overview of Highland Boundary Fault"
2328:, transport equipment manufacturing,
2293:
1927:, separated from the mainland by the
1435:is 745 mi (1,199 km) long.
1182:. Shetland and Orkney, together with
878:is the highest peak in Great Britain.
836:lies a few miles from the village of
691:
531:The oldest rocks of Scotland are the
5144:Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland
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3788:(1991) London. J. Whitaker and Sons.
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2912:. Scottish Executive. Archived from
2733:Oxford Companion to Scottish History
2664:
2564:
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2406:Both the Economy of Glasgow and the
2116:, Scotland has been divided into 32
1978:were largely created or expanded as
1765:General Register Office for Scotland
1682:of the western uplands. The town of
672:and Europe with the creation of the
351:on the east coast. Separated by the
3988:from the original on 24 August 2021
3457:Alistair Nicolson (19 March 2004).
3120:"Days of Snow Lying Annual Average"
2962:
2456:Royal Scottish Geographical Society
614:in the north, which today form the
578:to the south, was the continent of
509:can be further subdivided into the
367:, maritime climate of the country.
162:71.3 km (27.5 sq mi)
24:
4207:
4173:"ONS Regional GVA - December 2016"
3654:. 17 April 1962. pp. 236–237.
3148:. Met Office. 2001. Archived from
3146:"Sunshine Duration Annual Average"
3122:. Met Office. 2001. Archived from
3059:. Met Office. 2001. Archived from
3030:. Met Office. 2001. Archived from
3028:"Mean Temperatures Annual Average"
3004:. Met Office. 2001. Archived from
2959:. SNH. Retrieved 6 September 2009.
2422:, the third most populous city in
2112:. Since 1996, for the purposes of
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517:, and the lowland farmland of the
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5570:Scottish Qualifications Authority
5307:Office of the Accountant of Court
5232:Member of the Scottish Parliament
4430:fossiliferous stratigraphic units
3253:"More births than deaths in 2006"
2766:. Scottish Executive. 23 May 2007
1869:in Scotland; Glasgow, Edinburgh,
1638:, on 10 January 1982 and also at
1516:10.2 sq mi (26 km)
1510:10.3 sq mi (27 km)
1504:11.0 sq mi (28 km)
1498:15.0 sq mi (39 km)
1492:22.0 sq mi (57 km)
1486:27.5 sq mi (71 km)
1253:the status of which is disputed.
941:, at 843 m (2,766 ft).
933:In the south of Scotland lie the
551:deposits were formed through the
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4770:
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3958:from the original on 7 June 2021
3674:. 13 December 1955. p. 746.
3634:. 11 November 1966. p. 846.
3057:"Rainfall Amount Annual Average"
2179:Scottish independence referendum
2147:Parliament of the United Kingdom
1658:on 9 August 2003. Areas such as
1627:are a common feature in winter.
1540:7.2 sq mi (19 km)
1534:7.4 sq mi (19 km)
1528:7.6 sq mi (20 km)
1522:8.7 sq mi (23 km)
1463:bodies in Scotland are known as
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4277:Mathiesen, Karl (3 June 2022).
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2950:"Land Cover Change in Scotland"
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2578:. Harper Collins. pp. 1–2.
2461:Geography of the United Kingdom
1561:borders the west coast and the
1312:display jagged terrain; nearby
867:Mountains and hills of Scotland
861:Topography, mountains and hills
813:(annexed in 1972 to the former
3798:Encyclopædia Britannica Online
3739:Office for National Statistics
3711:Office for National Statistics
3569:. 14 August 1973. p. 951.
3536:"National Records of Scotland"
2582:
2420:petroleum industry in Aberdeen
2322:banking and financial services
2004:with a population of 371,340,
1806:and its environs – and around
1221:between mainland Scotland and
1174:which can be divided into the
1001:List of sea stacks in Scotland
696:
452:, the production potential of
390:to the north and west and the
105:11,796 km (7,330 mi)
13:
1:
4098:"Scotland GDP by region 2022"
4073:"Scotland GDP by region 2022"
3946:Curtice, John (10 May 2021).
3694:. 19 March 1973. p. 398.
3002:"Scotland 1971-2000 averages"
2481:
2143:country of the United Kingdom
547:were also laid down. Further
4920:Colonisation of the Americas
3810:"On this day – 21 September"
3540:National Records of Scotland
2805:National Statistics (2004).
2576:Scotland Atlas and Gazetteer
1545:Distances to other countries
1467:, with the exception of the
994:
989:Scottish Mountaineering Club
772:Land's End to John o' Groats
645:, among other hills. By the
127:1,346 m (4,416 ft)
7:
2838:"Mountains – The Key Facts"
2449:
2203:The latest election to the
2177:and certain other areas. A
2057:List of regions of Scotland
1611:The climate of Scotland is
1304:is mountainous and rugged.
1245:. Outlying islands include
1136:List of islands of Scotland
1063:on the west coast, and the
851:
535:, which were formed in the
10:
6383:
5592:Inventions and discoveries
5295:Supreme Courts of Scotland
2297:
2128:Island of Rockall Act 1972
2054:
2048:
1740:
1584:
1580:
1553:on the east coast and the
1453:
1354:List of rivers in Scotland
1351:
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998:
971:Mountains in Scotland are
864:
705:Scotland viewed from space
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5867:Scottish Episcopal Church
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5549:Curriculum for Excellence
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4053:. The Scottish Government
3859:MacDonald, Fraser (2006)
3594:10.1017/S0963926822000281
2989:"Lochs of the Ness Basin"
2987:Murray and Pullar (1910)
2786:"The 'Where Are We' page"
2552:. Encyclopædia Britannica
2233:third Sturgeon government
2188:Scotland's capital city,
2108:, which were replaced by
1986:, Irvine and Livingston.
1775:. However, an increasing
1662:in the northwest and the
1456:List of lochs in Scotland
1377:106 mi (171 km)
1371:107 mi (172 km)
1365:120 mi (190 km)
1323:
1296:, in the Outer Hebrides.
1083:is not an inlet, but the
528:for an area of its size.
501:to the southeast and the
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5303:High Court of Justiciary
3870:18 February 2006 at the
2955:25 February 2012 at the
2791:17 November 2007 at the
2351:encompasses the largest
2091:Kingdom of Great Britain
1994:subdivisions of Scotland
1743:Demographics of Scotland
1705:The Hebridean island of
1438:
1407:63 mi (101 km)
1401:65 mi (105 km)
1395:82 mi (132 km)
1389:85 mi (137 km)
1383:97 mi (156 km)
1094:Major sea lochs include
331:and the Inner and Outer
115:154 km (96 mi)
5877:Free Church of Scotland
5164:International relations
3761:"Uniting the Kingdoms?"
3580:Fair, Alistair (2022).
2744:Shepherd, Mike (2015).
2252:Highland Boundary Fault
2237:power-sharing agreement
2175:international relations
1711:longest day of the year
1419:50 mi (80 km)
1413:61 mi (98 km)
1190:are referred to as the
1079:on the east coast. The
588:Highland Boundary Fault
487:Highland Boundary Fault
376:Highland Boundary Fault
6032:Bosnia and Herzegovina
5458:Royal Bank of Scotland
5154:Great Seal of Scotland
3842:22 August 2006 at the
3406:scotlandscensus.gov.uk
2626:. 2001. Archived from
2403:
2361:Gross Domestic Product
2318:gross domestic product
2313:
2276:some noticeable degree
2200:
2046:
1992:is the largest of the
1931:
1831:
1760:
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1608:
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1213:is one of the largest
1203:Corryvreckan tide race
1151:
899:
891:
879:
706:
618:mountains such as the
555:period, some of which
541:Torridonian sandstones
521:and eastern Scotland.
460:Geology and morphology
6367:Geography of Scotland
5755:British Sign Language
5222:Members of Parliament
5149:Deputy First Minister
4987:Anglo-Scottish border
4955:Industrial Revolution
4549:National scenic areas
4359:Geography of Scotland
4311:Aberdeen City Council
4152:www.investglasgow.com
4127:www.investglasgow.com
3774:A History of Scotland
3691:The Edinburgh Gazette
3671:The Edinburgh Gazette
3651:The Edinburgh Gazette
3631:The Edinburgh Gazette
3566:The Edinburgh Gazette
3514:www.visitscotland.com
2869:. Scottish Government
2528:Open Geography Portal
2501:Open Geography Portal
2397:
2307:
2262:correspond either to
2229:Scottish independence
2187:
2110:regions and districts
2044:
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999:Further information:
897:
885:
874:
743:Dumfries and Galloway
704:
491:Highlands of Scotland
309:geography of Scotland
30:Geography of Scotland
5983:Geography of Europe
5698:World Heritage Sites
4895:Wars of Independence
4720:in the United States
4564:World Heritage Sites
3772:Mackie, J.D. (1969)
3382:on 27 September 2007
3343:on 30 September 2007
3233:on 27 September 2007
2974:3 March 2016 at the
2713:on 27 September 2007
2476:Geography of Ireland
2466:Geography of England
2408:Economy of Edinburgh
2051:Politics of Scotland
1755:such as here on the
1664:Logan Botanic Garden
1617:North Atlantic Drift
1046:Important Bird Areas
713:North: Easter Head,
275:Environmental issues
6253:States with limited
5488:International trade
5042:Mountains and hills
4950:Highland Clearances
4925:Glorious Revolution
4890:Davidian Revolution
4838:Outline of Scotland
4764:Scotland portal
4462:Mountains and hills
4051:Scottish Government
3786:Whitaker's Almanack
3314:on 2 September 2012
2919:on 19 November 2013
2907:"Scotland in Short"
2893:20 May 2007 at the
2681:on 17 February 2013
2300:Economy of Scotland
2205:Scottish Parliament
2198:Scottish Parliament
2194:Scottish Government
2037:Political geography
1731:European windstorms
1587:Climate of Scotland
1229:between Scarba and
1091:from the mainland.
1087:that separates the
910:ranges. The jagged
904:Northwest Highlands
503:Northwest Highlands
466:Geology of Scotland
347:in the west to the
31:
5845:Church of Scotland
5637:Royal National Mòd
5575:Education Scotland
5348:Scots property law
5343:College of Justice
5252:Secretary of State
5074:Biosphere reserves
4945:Lowland Clearances
4930:1707 Acts of Union
4715:In other countries
4569:Conservation areas
3984:. 19 August 2021.
3776:. London. Penguin.
3207:on 27 January 2010
2620:"Scottish climate"
2471:Geography of Wales
2404:
2349:Economy of Glasgow
2314:
2294:Economic geography
2201:
2047:
1932:
1832:
1784:population density
1761:
1725:Vigorous Atlantic
1703:
1636:Grampian Mountains
1609:
1595:Climate graph for
1452:
1431:and east into the
1350:
1340:emptying into the
1152:
900:
892:
880:
834:centre of Scotland
803:, Shetland Islands
707:
692:Physical geography
600:Old Red Sandstones
598:at this time. The
584:Caledonian Orogeny
499:Grampian Mountains
94: • Water
78: • Total
29:
6354:
6353:
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5904:Ethnic minorities
5862:Roman Catholicism
5811:
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5374:
5371:
5370:
5358:Prison population
5338:Sheriff principal
5333:Solicitor General
5328:Procurator fiscal
5237:Political parties
5097:
5096:
4875:Early Middle Ages
4793:
4792:
4728:
4727:
4644:Historic counties
4243:(24 March 2023).
3465:on 8 October 2012
3178:on 13 August 2012
3034:on 3 January 2014
2844:on 22 August 2012
2574:Munro, D (1999).
2377:Core Cities Group
2373:Gross Value Added
2338:whisky distilling
2308:Edinburgh is the
2272:Northern Scotland
2213:Edinburgh Central
2192:, is home to the
2093:in 1707 with the
2010:South Lanarkshire
2008:with 340,930 and
2006:North Lanarkshire
1998:City of Edinburgh
1911:Perth and Kinross
1763:According to the
1557:in the west. The
1023:machair formation
832:The geographical
604:Volcanic activity
533:Lewisian gneisses
507:Scottish Lowlands
305:
304:
211:Natural resources
86: • Land
16:(Redirected from
6374:
6291:Dependencies and
5990:Sovereign states
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5850:General Assembly
5740:Scottish English
5735:Highland English
5723:
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5612:Oldest buildings
5511:
5510:
5507:
5506:
5453:Renewable energy
5398:Bank of Scotland
5386:
5385:
5299:Court of Session
5280:Advocate General
5210:Military history
5188:Local government
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4885:High Middle Ages
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2357:Scottish economy
2310:financial centre
2270:in the sense of
2114:local government
2075:crown dependency
1865:There are eight
1836:Lewis and Harris
1792:Central Lowlands
1729:, also known as
1694:mountain range.
1656:Scottish Borders
1623:in Canada—where
1605:maritime climate
1469:Lake of Menteith
1344:to the south of
1196:Lewis and Harris
935:Southern Uplands
791:Shetland Islands
739:Mull of Galloway
592:Southern Uplands
511:Southern Uplands
454:renewable energy
427:Southern Uplands
337:only land border
325:Shetland Islands
283:renewable energy
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5363:Police Scotland
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3825:"Daily Hansard"
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3152:on 28 July 2014
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3063:on 19 July 2013
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1660:Inverewe Garden
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1032:and is home to
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3837:Oral Questions
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2385:Greater London
2381:advocacy group
2298:Main article:
2295:
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2063:Treaty of York
2049:Main article:
2038:
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2026:North Ayrshire
2022:South Ayrshire
1929:Firth of Clyde
1921:North Ayrshire
1848:Outer Hebrides
1741:Main article:
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1239:Firth of Clyde
1235:Firth of Forth
1219:Pentland Firth
1192:Northern Isles
1180:Outer Hebrides
1176:Inner Hebrides
1134:Main article:
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1081:Pentland Firth
1077:Firth of Forth
1065:Cromarty Firth
1061:Firth of Lorne
1057:Firth of Clyde
1036:including the
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