#scotland — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 11.9M total posts and 1.2K new posts daily, #scotland is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.1K likes and 48 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #scotland

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#edinburgh	11.9M	1.2K	1.1K	100	61
#visitscotland	5.0M	524	1.3K	100	65
#glasgow	9.2M	1.0K	1.4K	100	55
#uk	76.0M	12.8K	1.6K	100	65
#travel	780.0M	85.1K	546	100	30

Related Hashtags to #scotland

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	1.8K	100	38
#nature	847.3M	73.5K	694	100	27
#england	39.1M	4.3K	2.6K	100	66
#london	170.7M	13.9K	869	100	51
#highlands	3.3M	276	1.6K	100	52

Similar Hashtags to #scotland

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#visitscotland	5.0M	524	1.3K	100	65
#scotlandexplore	1.0M	117	1.8K	100	73
#scotlandtravel	972.5K	162	1.4K	99	64
#lovescotland	1.4M	44	2.1K	58	71
#scotland_greatshots	989.4K	14	773	35	42

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #scotland on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #scotland has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #scotland alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #scotland with #photography, #nature, #england for a well-rounded hashtag set.
Check for banned hashtags — Always verify your hashtags are safe before posting. Use the IQHashtags Banned Hashtag Checker.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is #scotland on Instagram?

#scotland has 11.9M total posts on Instagram with approximately 1.2K new posts added daily. The average post using #scotland receives 1.1K likes and 48 comments.

Is #scotland a good hashtag to use?

#scotland has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 61/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #scotland?

The best hashtags to use with #scotland include: #photography, #nature, #england, #london, #highlands. Using a mix of related hashtags helps you reach a wider audience while staying relevant to your content.

Editorial transparency: This article was drafted with AI assistance using IQ Hashtags' internal platform data and research, then reviewed and edited for accuracy by Ewa Suwińska, Editorial Lead at IQ Hashtags. Last reviewed: 2026-06-24. Learn about our editorial process →

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