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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.

Order Your Community Calendar

The 17th Scotland Community Calendar for the school year, September through August, is being organized by the Scotland FCCLA and the Scotland Area FHA Alumni Chapters. The birthdays, anniversaries, and activities listed on this community calendar are up to you. The entries from the past year will be eliminated and we will start fresh so please enter what you would like to see on the calendar. If you would like to have your family birthdays and anniversaries placed on this calendar contact Linda Schroeder before June 26, 2013. The cost is 6.00 dollars for 8 listings and 1 calendar; additional entries are .50 cents each.

Story Time

There will be story time every Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. And remember you can check out a downloadable book from home, so get reading!

Summer Reading Program

We are gearing up for the Summer Reading Program at the Library. This years theme will be Dig Into Reading for pre-K through incoming 5th graders, and Beneath the Surface for middle school incoming grades 6-8. The dates for SRP are Thursdays--June 27, July 11, July 18 and July 25. We will not meet the week of July 4th. Pre-K through incoming 2nd graders will meet from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Incoming 3rd - 5th graders AND incoming 6th - 8th graders will meet SEPARTELY from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Students will be bringing their registration forms home from school. Please return these to school by May 15 OR to the Library by May 17. Remember the library hours will change to summer hours starting May 20.

June 16 - Scotland Saddle Club Playday

The Scotland Saddle Club has brought back the annual Playday, this Sunday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m. at the Scotland Rodeo grounds. Signup for Playday events must be done by 1:30 p.m. There is a one time $5 office charge plus 3 dollars entry fee per event. Breakaway roping will have a 5 dollars entry fee plus 5 dollars stock charge. Playday events include: Lead line for 6 and under; Mutt N Busting for 8 and under; Musical chairs; Pole bending; Barrels; 4 man Barrel Race; Flag Race; Pantyhose Race; Four in Line; Goat Tying; Goat Tail Untying; Raw Egg Race and Breakaway Roping. Trophies will be awarded to 1st through 4th place in the 10 and under and payback for 1st through 3rd in the 11 and over. Come out and enjoy the fun!

June 16 - Fathers Day Golf Tournament

Dawson Creek Golf Course will be having a Fathers Day Tournament on Sunday, June 16. This is a 2-Person Scramble with a 10:00 a.m. shotgun start. The fee is 40 dollars per person which includes 2 mulligans. Carts and lunch available. Call 583-4244 to signup.

June 23 - Sports Day

Scotland will host their annual Sports Day, Sunday, June 23 in the Scotland Sports Complex. Activities begin at 11:00 a.m. with admission being $3 for adults and $1 for kindergarten through college students. Preschoolers are free. This event is one of the Scotland Athletic Association's fundraisers. Everyone should enter through the gate.

June 28 - Scotland Community Blood Drive

The Scotland Community Blood Drive will be on Friday, June 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Bloodmobile at West Winds Apartments. For more information about blood donation or to schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org

Robbery, Chase Suspect Is High Risk Sex Offender

According to the North Dakota Sex Offender Registry, Salinas was convicted of raping an eleven-year-old girl

Fire At Sioux Falls Car Dealership

Sioux Falls Fire Rescue crews fought a fire at a car dealership.

City Approves Funding For Ice Storm Clean Up

Clean-up work continues following an ice storm that crippled southeast South Dakota for days in April.

SF Hires Firm To Maintain Art

The City of Sioux Falls has hired a firm to maintain nearly 40 pieces of artwork.

Man Accused Of Threatening Two With Machete

Police in Pierre say they've arrested a Rapid City man for threatening two people with a machete.

Surge Of Residential Burglaries In SF

Tonight police warn Sioux Falls homeowners to stop leaving garage doors open and doors unlocked; after a surge of residential...

Protection From Financial Abuse

One in five Americans over the age of 65 will become a victim of financial abuse to the tune of losing three billion dollars every

SDSU's Lusignan, USD's Buell Take Summit League Honors

Trent Lusignan and Bethany Buell have been named athlete of the year.

Dude To Dad

Heading into parenthood for the first time can be a daunting task for many soon-to-be parents. And fathers seem to have...

Coluccio Leaving USF Golf

Jenny Coluccio has resigned as the head women's and men’s golf coach at the University of Sioux Falls

Authorities Warn Of Texting And Driving Dangers After Crash

Spink County authorities are hoping a texting and driving crash east of Frankfort serves as a lesson to others.

Lynette Johnson Claims Policies Violated At Penitentiary

For the first time, South Dakota Correctional Officer Ron 'RJ' Johnson's wife is speaking out about the events that...

Police Arrest Two After Early Morning Robbery, Pursuit

Police say an apparent attempt to steal children’s clothes and DVDs turned into an early morning pursuit.

City Of Sioux Falls Calls For Fourth Of July Parade Entries

The city of Sioux Falls wants you to celebrate the Fourth of July by participating in the Mayor's annual parade.

Lindbergh Landing Site Marked North Of Pierre

The site of a 1927 Charles Lindbergh landing north of Pierre has been recognized with a historic marker.

SD Man Sentenced For Abusing Infant Daughter

A Rapid City man convicted of causing severe brain damage in his 6-week-old daughter has been sentenced to serve 20 years in...

Storm Center Update - Wednesday PM

Isolated storms form tonight; some could be strong

Reasons Behind Rain Chances In Forecast

There are scattered storms in the forecast just about every day this week.

Summer Heat Is A Tad Behind

Ninety-degree heat is just a tad behind this year.

Storm Center Update- 6am

A nice day is ahead in most areas. A few scattered AM t-storms continue in the SW.

Storm Center Update - Sunday PM

Brief showers return tonight but great weather returns tomorrow!

Local Scientist Issues West Nile Forecast

SDSU researcher uses GIS and weather to study West Nile

Storm Center Update - Sunday AM

Sun early today but storms brewing to the west

Storm Center Update - Saturday PM

Clear and cool-ish tonight with rain chances west tomorrow

Annual KELO Weather Radio Event Saturday

Join us Saturday, 6/15, for our annual weather radio programming event

Storm Center Update - Friday PM

Severe storms are possible Friday night

Storm Center Update-Friday 7am

Storms are possible later today in KELOLAND, we'll keep you posted.

Storm Center Update-6:30am

A nice day is ahead, but more scattered t-storms are forecast tomorrow.

Dale Moss Signs With Panthers

Dale Moss is a Carolina Panther

SDSU's Lusignan, USD's Buell Take Summit League Honors

Trent Lusignan and Bethany Buell have been named athlete of the year.

Coluccio Leaving USF Golf

Jenny Coluccio has resigned as the head women's and men’s golf coach at the University of Sioux Falls

Birds Skid Hits Five

The Sioux Falls Canaries suffered a 5-3 loss to the Laredo Lemurs

Tuesday Sports Broadcast

Click to view Tuesday's 10 PM Sports

Former SDSU Pitcher Signs With Lincoln

Stephen Bougher has signed a pro contract with the Lincoln Salt Dogs.

Huset's: Wolfgang Runs Down Matt Juhl

The 360 Sprint race at Huset's Sunday saw a photo finish you've got to see.

CFB: USD Announces Start Time For Home Games

University of South Dakota has announced the starting times of its six home football games

Canaries Add Nats' Former Third-Round Pick

The Nationals selected King, 25, from his high school in Winter Park, Fla., in 2006

Twins Minor League Team Involved In Fla. Crash

A bus carrying a minor league team affiliated with the Minnesota Twins was involved in a wrong-way interstate crash in Florida...

Brandon Valley Becoming A Force On The Diamond

Brandon Valley hopes to carry their high school success into legion play this summer.

Greenway Gets Ready For 2013 Campaign

Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway talks about his knee, signing Greg Jennings, and his hopes for the up coming season.

Sunday Sports Broadcast

Click to view Sunday's 10 PM Sports

Canaries Get Swept By Sox

Amarillo sweeps the Canaries after a 9-3 win.

Saturday Sports Broadcast

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Storm Lock Up Home Field Throughout

The Storm knocked off the Revolution in back to back weeks to close out the regular season.

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

Rubble Site Hours

Tuesday & Thursdayl
10 am - Noon
4 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday
10 am - Noon
1 pm - 4 pm
Items accepted year round: Tree branches and untreated lumber (has no paint or varnish), grass and garden clippings and scrap iron which includes metal appliances. If you have any questions you may call the city shop and leave a message as someone will get back to you as soon as possible 583-2543.