Scotland County lies travel side region with Scotland city being its largest inhabited settlement tucked away tranquilly picturesque setting dominated rolling pastures crisscrossed farmland bounded north east Putnam county ,South east Clark & South west Schulyer ultimately meeting Iowa state line end vast crops planted nearly every corner view plenty outdoor recreation wheather by going hiking nature reserves unspoiled countryside horse riding nearby stables keeping you busy all year round . During festive times Christmas parade usually staged downtown attract thousands locales annually besides few museums art galleries available visit throughout peak season making this combination best places visit if you're looking slow pace life near peaceful atmosphere accompanied country style hospitality .