About .SCOT Domains
Ideal for Scottish brands, tourism, or cultural initiatives. A domain extension for Scottish culture, businesses, or communities.
Why register .SCOT?
Embrace your Scottish identity and connect with a vibrant community online by registering a .SCOT domain. You can instantly signal your connection to Scotland, whether you are a business serving the Scottish market, an individual proud of your heritage, or a cultural organisation promoting Scottish traditions. A .SCOT domain helps you build trust and relevance with your target audience, enhancing your local search engine optimisation and making your website easily discoverable by those who care about Scotland. Imagine a local artisan showcasing their crafts at mybusiness.SCOT, or a community group sharing events at ourvillage.SCOT. This unique domain extension allows you to create a memorable and meaningful online presence that resonates deeply with Scottish values and pride.
Secure your .scot domain name in minutes. Instant setup, DNS and email options, transparent pricing, and friendly UK-based support. Ideal for new launches, rebrands, and protecting your brand across extensions.
Secure your place within the global Scottish digital landscape. Register your .SCOT domain name today and celebrate your connection to Scotland.
Who registers .SCOT?
Commonly registered by individuals, businesses, and organisations with a Scottish connection to promote their identity or offer services.
.SCOT Top Events & Trends
- The .scot domain officially launched on July 15, 2014, providing a distinct online identity for Scotland and its global community.
- General registrations for the .scot domain became available to the public on September 23, 2014, allowing individuals and organisations to secure their Scottish online presence.
- The Scottish Government demonstrated its commitment to the .scot domain by migrating its official website to gov.scot on February 17, 2015.
- The Scottish Parliament further embraced the .scot domain, moving its website to parliament.scot in May 2016, reinforcing its status as a national identifier.
- By April 2021, registrations for the .scot domain had increased by 13% compared to pre-coronavirus levels, indicating strong and sustained growth.
- A significant trend reveals that 71% of Scottish consumers prefer to engage with businesses using a .scot domain, highlighting its value for local market appeal.
- The dotScot Registry, a non-profit organisation, was established in 2009, laying the groundwork for the successful launch and management of the .scot domain.
Free domain name features
Registering and managing your domain with Ecenica is easy and secure
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Free Email Forwarding
Custom email aliases for your domain
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Free Web Forwarding
Forward your domain to any website
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Domain Privacy
All your personal details are kept private
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Free DNS Editor
User-friendly DNS record management
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Domain Management
Secure dashboard with 2FA
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Easy Renewal Management
Automated renewal reminders
.SCOT Domain Pricing
Registration, renewal and transfer pricing for .SCOT domain names.
| Service | WHOIS Privacy | 1 year | 2 years | 3 years | 4 years | 5 years | 6 years | 7 years | 8 years | 9 years | 10 years |
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| .SCOT Register |
£29.99 Sale
9% off |
£59.98 Sale
8% off |
£89.97 Sale
7% off |
£119.96 Sale
7% off |
£149.95 Sale
7% off |
£179.94 Sale
7% off |
£209.93 Sale
7% off |
£239.92 Sale
7% off |
£269.91 Sale
7% off |
£299.90 £359.88 $409.90 $491.88 | |
| .SCOT Renew | £32.99 £39.59 - - | £64.99 £77.99 - - | £96.99 £116.39 - - | £128.99 £154.79 - - | £160.99 £193.19 - - | £193.99 £232.79 - - | £225.99 £271.19 - - | £257.99 £309.59 - - | £289.99 £347.99 - - | - - - - | |
| .SCOT Transfer |
£29.99 Sale
9% off |
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Simple to get started
How to register your domain
Get your domain in three simple steps. Search, choose your options and complete checkout.
Start your search-
Search and discover
Search for a name that is memorable, on-brand and easy to type. Explore available extensions and domain prices, then check your chosen name with our search.
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Add to your basket
Choose the domain you want and add it to your basket. You can add other names or extensions, select a registration term and choose any available extras.
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Check out
Complete checkout and we will process your registration. You will receive confirmation and access to the tools you need to build your online presence.
Everything you need with your .SCOT
Every Ecenica .SCOT domain comes loaded with premium tools, completely free.
- FREE Email Forwarding Professional email aliases for your existing mailbox.
- FREE SSL Web Forwarding Redirect your domain to any website.
- Easy Setup No technical skills needed.
- FREE WHOIS Privacy Hide personal details (eligible domains).
- FREE DNS Editor With free DNS updates.
- FREE Domain Locking Prevent unauthorised transfers.
- User-Friendly Control Panel Manage your domain settings anytime.
- Unlimited WHOIS Edits No additional fees for changes.
- 24/7 Monitoring Ensures your domain stays online.
- FREE Expert Support Access to in-house domain experts.
Everything You Need to Know About .SCOT Domains
From registration periods to technical support features, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what the .SCOT domain extension offers you.
| TLD | .scot |
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| Type | Generic top-level domain |
| Minimum Registration Period | 1 year |
| Maximum Registration Period | 10 years |
| Minimum Renewal Period | 1 year |
| Maximum Renewal Period | 10 years |
| Grace Period | N/A |
| Redemption Grace Period | N/A |
| Auto Renewal Supported | Yes |
| Minimum Allowed Characters | 1 |
| Maximum Allowed Characters | 63 |
| Allowed Characters | Letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens (-). No spaces. |
| Disallowed Characters | Special characters other than hyphen; no leading or trailing hyphen. |
| Is Domain Privacy (DomainProtect+) Supported | Yes |
| Are IDN Domains Supported | Yes |
| Is Domain Lock Supported | Yes |
| Is DNSSEC Supported | Yes |
| Is IPv4 Supported | Yes |
| Is IPv6 Supported | Yes |
| Minimum Nameservers | 2 |
| Maximum Nameservers |
13 Our system supports the industry standard of up to five nameservers.
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| Registry | Dot Scot Registry Limited |
Protect your .SCOT domain with Domain Protect+
Shield your .SCOT domain, website and personal identity with our all-in-one security bundle.
Private WHOIS protection
Hide your personal contact details from public WHOIS records.
Malware and blacklist monitoring
Daily scans help detect malware and monitor blacklist status.
2FA and domain locking
Add extra security to help protect your domain from tampering.
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Why register .SCOT at Ecenica?
A trusted .SCOT registrar with outstanding value, privacy-first policies, and real human support.
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Trusted .SCOT registrar
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