Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom located in the northern part of the island of Great Britain, bordering England, the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Irish Sea. Edinburgh is the capital city, with English as the official language along with Gaelic and Scots. Scotland has a rich history and culture, with famous heroes like William Wallace and Rob Roy, cities like Edinburgh and industrial Glasgow, royal residences at Balmoral, scenic highlands, whisky production in Speyside, historic castles, and iconic lochs and foods like haggis and bagpipes.