About Scotland
Scotland is a tiny community in northern Texas counting 438 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Scotland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.89 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 56 residents per square mile.
📰 Scotland News Today
- Scotland, Texas, United States MSN · Aug 17
- Scotland business pushes for alcohol proposition News Channel 6 | Wichita Falls, TX · Apr 23
- Daniel Patrick "Danny" Schenk Obituary (2026) - Archer City, TX - Aulds Funeral Home - Archer City Legacy obituary · Jun 6
- Rangers catch World Cup fever, rowdy Scotland fans provide a jolt in well-rounded win Dallas News · Jun 14
- World Cup 2026: Scotland, Australia get massive wins, Texas doubleheader starts Day 4 WHNT.com · Jun 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Scotland Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Scotland — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Scotland
- Big Tree Park reviews ★
- Deer Creek Park reviews ★
- Little Post Oak Creek Park reviews ★
- Marsh Park reviews ★
- Nocatee Park reviews ★
- Tonkawa Park reviews ★
- West Arrowhead Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)438
Rank in state#1018 of 1,224
Land area7.89 sq mi
Density56/sq mi
Coordinates33.6473, -98.4689