Welcome to Scotland, SD
Scotland is a place that you could call home no matter what your age; If you are starting a family, retiring, or just looking a smaller community. Live, work, and play, that's our motto. Take a look around our site, you will find information about our town, schools, and everything this small community has to offer. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us.
We want your pictures
Lets see those holiday pictures from the community. Share your photos with us on our Facebbook page or tag the City of Scotland.
Feb 4 - AAU Wrestling
The annual Scotland-Menno AAU Wrestling Tournament will be held in Scotland this Saturday, February 4 at 12:00 p.m. Admission for the meet is $5 for adults and $2 for students. There are 30 local wrestlers competing so come out and cheer them on.
Feb 5 - Rec Bar Big Bowl Party
The Rec Bar will be having a Hot Wings Contest on Sunday, February 5 for the Super Bowl! Bring your favorite hot wings to be judged or any other munchie of your choice to share. Prizes will be awarded for best hot wings.
Feb 6 - Highlander Basketball/Lady Highlander Basketball Double Header
The Highlanders and Lady Highlanders will host a double header against Parkston on Monday, February 6. The junior varsity games will be at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and varsity will play at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. There will also be a band booster potato bake in the community room. Good Luck!
Feb 6 - Highlander Basketball/Lady Highlander Basketball Double Header
The Highlanders and Lady Highlanders will host a double header against Parkston on Monday, February 6. The junior varsity games will be at 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. and varsity will play at 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. There will also be a band booster potato bake in the community room. Good Luck!
Feb 7 - Highlander Basketball
The Highlanders travel to Centerville on Tuesday, February 7. The junior varsity begins at 6:15 p.m. Good Luck!
Feb 18 - Golf Course Annual Meeting
The Scotland-Dawson Creek Golf Course will hold their annual membership meeting Saturday, February 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Scotland VFW. Yay. All members and interested members are encouraged to attend.
Gunman Robs Sioux Falls Casino Clerk
Gunman held up Parliament Casino overnight
Smoke Shops The Target Of Dumpster Diving
Smoke shops say they have become the target of dumpster divers looking for synthetic pot
Lawsuit Against Officer Settled Out Of Court
The lawsuit against Officer Tyler Carda that KELOLAND News reported last week has now been settled out of court.
Too Warm To Make Snow At Great Bear
From Colorado to Europe, and even parts of the Great Plains, it seems everyone is getting snow but us.
Pit Bulls Shot By Officer Protecting Livestock
The dog owners say the actions are uncalled for but South Dakota law says the shootings are justified.
Families Face Challenges In Dominican Republic
Rafael Javier and his wife, Mayalis, live in a house made up of two rooms total. And they have six children.
I-90 Bridge Damaged In Crash, Not Closed
A bridge hit by a semi-trailer is damaged but not closed to traffic.
Planning For Cone Zone Season
It won't belong before the cone zones pop up around the state.
Berget Will Be Sentenced Monday
South Dakota prison inmate Rodney Berget will find out his fate Monday morning.
Authorities Find 500 Pot Plants In Leola
Until a recent drug bust, there were more pot plants than people in Leola, South Dakota.
Why Latest Storm Track South Of KELOLAND?
Often heaviest snows are in 25 mile bands
Storm Center Update - Friday PM
Storm Center Update
Storm Center Update-Friday AM
A major storm will track to our south the next couple of days. Highs will stay above normal this weekend.
Storm Cycles On Track With Theory
It looks like a blizzard may just miss us this weekend, but the timing of the storm is part of an emerging theory.
Storm Center Update - Thursday PM
Storm Center Update
Storm Center Update-Thursday AM
Another mild day is forecast with highs in the 40s. A major winter storms will track to our south Friday and Saturday.
Three Different Storm Tracks
The weekend snow has three different possibilities depending on the model.
Storm Center Update - Wednesday PM
Storm Center Update
Storm Center Update-Wednesday AM
Another mild day is forecast, but chances of snow will return to southern KELOLAND this weekend.
Not Just Above Average, But Well Above Average
Temperatures have been well above average this winter.
KELOLAND SportsZone: Feb. 3rd
Click to view the KELOLAND SportsZone from February 3rd/
Powerhouse Plays: Feb. 3rd
Click to view Powerhouse Plays from February 3rd.
MBK: Augie Rallies For Win At MSU-Mankato
Augustana improves to 13-7 (10-6 NSIC), while MSU falls to 7-13 (6-10 NSIC).
Stampede Gain A Point In OT Loss
The Sioux Falls Stampede tallied 52 shots on goal
SD High School Basketball Scoreboard: Feb. 3rd
Click to view Friday February 3rd's results from throughout KELOLAND.
Armor Uses Big First Quarter To Throttle Skyforce
The Springfield Armor (15-13) roared out of the gate to a 38-12 lead after one quarter and never looked back in a 117-99 victory
WBK: MSU-Mankato Snaps No. 25 Augustana's Winning Streak In OT
No. 25 Augustana rallied from a 15-point deficit and forced overtime on Minnesota State
MBK: Jacks Hand ORU First League Loss, 75-60
SDSU hands the Golden Eagles their first league loss of the season, 75-60.
WBK: Augie Surges To No. 25 Nationally
The new year has been a perfect one so far for the Augustana women's basketball team.
Thursday Sports Broadcast
Click to view Thursday's 10 PM Sports
City Data
- Population: 891
- County: Bon Homme
- 911 enhanced GPS
- Hospital
- Fire Department
- Police Department
- Ambulance Units
Location
- Located on Hwy 25
- 4 mi. N. of Hwy 46
- 12 mi. N. of Hwy 50
- 6 mi. S. of Hwy 18
- 30 mi. from Yankton, SD
- 50 mi. from Mitchell, SD
- 75 mi. from Sioux Falls, SD
- 80 mi. from Sioux City, IA
Education
- Scotland High School
- Scotland Elementary School
- Scotland Public Library
Emergency Shelters
- Scotland School
- 711 4th St.
- Enter at west side near gym
- Scotland City Hall
- 410 Main St.
- Enter off of Main St.
- Scotland Fire Hall
- 530 Juniper St.
- Enter at south entrance