https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-20718605 Scotland is a part of the United Kingdom. Since 1999, when legislative powers were devolved to a reconstituted Scottish Parliament, it has enjoyed a high degree of autonomy. There are three distinct regions: the Highlands and Islands, a densely populated Central Belt, which includes the main cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, and the Southern Uplands bordering England. The Outer Hebrides and the Inner Hebrides island groups lie to the west, with the Orkney Islands and Shetland Isles to the north. Once part of Norway, Shetland is nearer to that country than to Edinburgh, and retains a Norse character. Image caption "The Athens of the North": Scotland's ancient capital, Edinburgh At a glance Politics: Scotland acquired its own parliament with devolved powers from the UK parliament in London following a 1997 referendum. Voters in 2014 opted to remain as part of the United Kingdom. although 45% favoured independence Culture an
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