Is Scotland a Region or a Country in the UK?

Scotland is a country—one of the four constituent nations of the United Kingdom (alongside England, Wales, and Northern Ireland). It has its own legal system, education system, church (Church of Scotland), and since 1999, a devolved parliament (the Scottish Parliament) with powers over health, education, justice, and more.

While "region" is sometimes used informally, constitutionally and culturally, Scotland is a nation within a multinational state.