Scotland Maryland Map

About Scotland, Maryland

Scotland is a locality in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Scotland is located at 38.0890°N, 76.3619°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 20687.

Scotland, Maryland, unfolds as a gentle embrace of the Chesapeake Bay's western shore. It lies 1.2 miles south of Saint Marys, MD (from Saint Marys, MD: bearing 175°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-south-east of Park Hall. Here, the land sighs with a low, rolling terrain, where fields of emerald and gold stretch towards the shimmering, often pewter-hued waters. Ancient oaks, their limbs gnarled like the hands of time, stand sentinel over the quiet roadways, their leaves whispering secrets to the soft, humid air that carries the faint, briny kiss of the bay. The very light seems to soften here, particularly in the late afternoon, casting a mellow, golden hue over everything, imbuing the scene with a timeless, unhurried grace. The character of Scotland is one of quiet persistence, a place where nature's enduring presence is felt in the rustle of reeds and the distant cry of gulls. The history of Scotland is deeply entwined with the ebb and flow of maritime life and agricultural endeavor. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and convenient access to waterways, established a community that has always looked to the bay for sustenance and connection. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the bounty of the Chesapeake, with fishing and oystering forming the backbone of its livelihood, a tradition that continues to echo through the quiet docks and weathered fishing boats. This enduring connection to the water is a defining characteristic of Scotland, a constant reminder of its heritage. The area also bears the quiet imprint of various periods of American history, from its colonial roots to its role in more recent times, a subtle layering of lives lived and stories told.

About This Scotland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scotland, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.089015, -76.361893. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Scotland and St. Mary's County.

Detailed location data for Scotland includes the ZIP code (20680), telephone area code (301, 240), county seat of St. Mary's County (Leonardtown), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Scotland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.