What is .scot?
.scot entered the DNS root zone on June 13, 2014, 12 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
On the technical side, .scot is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .scot, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.scot).
.scot FAQ
What does .scot mean?
.scot is a generic top-level domain named for the word "scot", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .scot used for?
.scot is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .scot?
None. .scot is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .scot domain extension?
Dot Scot Registry Limited operates .scot as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .scot created?
.scot was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 13, 2014.
Is .scot a valid domain?
Yes. .scot is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .scot addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .scot domain?
.scot names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Dot Scot Registry Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .scot DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .scot.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed January 7, 2022. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
