Scotland
A community guide to Scotland in Maine, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- Maine
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 43.7906, -70.3556
Overview
Scotland is a populated place in Maine, the United States. The community is recognised as a populated place where census-style population data is not available but with an established presence in Maine. Its position within the broader regional network gives Scotland a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Community and amenities
Scotland offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Maine: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Scotland's residents. Visitors passing through Scotland encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
History
The history of Scotland is bound up with the broader story of Maine. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Scotland has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Scotland sits at approximate coordinates 43.7906 latitude and -70.3556 longitude within Maine. The terrain and natural features around Scotland reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Maine road network providing the principal routes in and out.