#scottish — Instagram Hashtag Analysis

With 29.3M total posts and 2.7K new posts daily, #scottish is a very high-competition hashtag (score: 100/100). Average posts get 1.3K likes and 34 comments.

Popular Hashtags for #scottish

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#scotland	29.3M	2.7K	1.3K	100	48
#visitscotland	5.1M	509	1.3K	100	65
#edinburgh	11.9M	1.2K	1.6K	100	78
#uk	76.0M	12.8K	1.6K	100	65
#cat	306.3M	17.2K	730	100	31

Related Hashtags to #scottish

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#glasgow	9.2M	1.0K	1.4K	100	55
#travel	780.0M	85.1K	11.3K	100	32
#scottishfold	8.3M	128	1.1K	100	49
#scottishhighlands	1.8M	310	1.0K	100	47
#photography	1.1B	99.1K	1.1K	100	27

Similar Hashtags to #scottish

Hashtag	Posts	Daily	Avg Likes	Competition	Reach
#scottishfold	8.3M	128	1.1K	100	49
#scottishhighlands	1.8M	310	1.0K	100	47
#scottishartist	462.2K	66	1.7K	61	57
#scottishstraight	1.3M	54	3.1K	66	60
#scottishwedding	460.4K	86	1.1K	76	43

Hashtag Cloud

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How to Use #scottish on Instagram

Mix with niche hashtags — #scottish has very high competition. Combine it with smaller, more specific hashtags to improve your visibility.
Use 5-15 hashtags per post — Include #scottish alongside related tags for the best reach. Don't just use one hashtag.
Combine with related hashtags — Try pairing #scottish with #glasgow, #travel, #scottishfold 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 #scottish on Instagram?

#scottish has 29.3M total posts on Instagram with approximately 2.7K new posts added daily. The average post using #scottish receives 1.3K likes and 34 comments.

Is #scottish a good hashtag to use?

#scottish has a competition score of 100/100 (very high) and a reach score of 48/100. This is a competitive hashtag — best used alongside smaller, niche-specific tags.

What hashtags go well with #scottish?

The best hashtags to use with #scottish include: #glasgow, #travel, #scottishfold, #scottishhighlands, #photography. 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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