Background Information Scotland Scotland is one of four constituent nations which form the United Kingdom (the other three are England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Scotland is divided into three main regions: the Highlands the midland valley and the southern Uplands. Scotland includes 787 islands, of which most belong to groups known as the Hebrides, Orkney and shetland. Scotland is well-known for its mountainous and beautiful scenery. Scotland also has its own banking system and its own banknotes. Scotland has given rise to many more famous people, notable in the arts. literature, the sciencesBackground Information: Scotland: Scotland is one of four constituent nations which form the United Kingdom (the other three are England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Scotland is divided into three main regions: the Highlands, the Midland Valley and the Southern Uplands. Scotland includes 787 islands, of which most belong to groups known as the H eb ri d es, O rkn e y an d S h et l an d. Scotland is well-known for its mountainous and beautiful scenery. Scotland also has its own banking system and its own banknotes. Scotland has given rise to many more famous people, notable in the arts, literature, the sciences