Adjective
He spoke with a Scottish accent.
Robert Burns was a great Scottish poet.
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Queen Camilla joined members of the British royal family for a trip to Edinburgh, Scotland, to commemorate Holyrood Week, or Royal Week, and celebrate Scottish culture on Tuesday.—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 July 2024 The Duke of Rothesay has been the traditional title for the male heir to the Scottish throne since 1469, making his wife the Duchess of Rothesay.—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Noun
Meanwhile, the Scottish National Party, or SNP, had a disastrous night, suffering a near total wipeout and ending up with just nine seats, compared to 47 previously.—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 5 July 2024 In Scotland, Labour is again the dominant force, gaining from the Scottish National Party’s disarray since long-time leader Nicola Sturgeon stepped down.—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Scottish
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