Scotland County is located in the southeastern part of North Carolina. As of the 2020 Census, its population was 36,867. The county seat is Laurinburg, which is also the largest city in the county. The county covers a total area of 446 square miles.

The government of Scotland County, North Carolina is led by a five-member Board of Commissioners. The Board is responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and appointing the County Manager. The County Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the county.

The county is home to several institutions of higher education, including St. Andrews University, Sandhills Community College, and University of North Carolina Pembroke. Major employers in the county include Cheraw State Park, Scotland Memorial Hospital, and Scotland County Schools.

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