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11 Free Scottish Coloring Pages for Kids

Scotland coloring pages have been a great way for us to explore the country’s landmarks, animals, and traditions while adding a creative break to our learning.

We first used these during a UK geography unit, and my son especially loved the Loch Ness Monster and kilt pages.

This printable set includes 11 pages that highlight key symbols of Scottish culture, from the flag and national flower to Edinburgh Castle and Highland cattle.

Whether you’re prepping for St. Andrew’s Day or just want a fun way to introduce Scotland, these coloring sheets work well for both classroom and home use.

Printable Scotland coloring pages for kids featuring Scottish symbols like the map, flag, bagpipes, kilt, Shetland pony, highland cattle, purple thistle, Edinburgh Castle, and Loch Ness Monster.

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Scottish Coloring Pages

This printable set covers a little bit of everything, geography, history, folklore, and national symbols, all in a format that’s easy for kids to engage with. It’s a mix of well-known icons like the flag and Nessie, plus a few details that might be new to them.

Here’s what’s included:

Map of Scotland. It has an area of 30.4k miles and is the 2nd largest country in Great Britain. It has over 900 islands that are grouped into the Shetland, Orkney, the Inner Hebrides, and the Outer Hebrides.

The Scottish flag coloring page is known as the saltire cross. It has a white saltire on a blue background. This is the oldest flag in Europe.

Two educational Scottish-themed coloring pages are shown. One features a black outline map of Scotland with text noting its size and over 900 islands, including the Shetland, Orkney, and Hebrides. The second page displays a partially colored Scottish flag, known as the Saltire, with a white diagonal cross on a blue background. The description explains it is the oldest flag in Europe.

The purple thistle is the national emblem of Scotland.

Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle. It stands on castle rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age.

Two Scottish-themed coloring pages are displayed. One features a large, fully colored illustration of a purple thistle, labeled as the national emblem of Scotland. The other page shows an outline of Edinburgh Castle with a description noting it as a historic site on Castle Rock, inhabited since at least the Iron Age. Purple and green markers rest at the bottom of the pages, matching the thistle’s coloring.

The bagpipes are Scotland’s national instrument and a large part of Scottish culture.

The kilt is a knee-length pleated skirt usually of tartan worn by men in Scotland and by Scottish regiments in the British armies.

 Two Scottish-themed coloring pages are displayed. One features an uncolored illustration of bagpipes with text explaining they are Scotland’s national instrument and a key part of traditional culture. The second page shows a fully colored red, green, and black tartan kilt, with a caption noting it as a knee-length pleated skirt worn by men in Scotland and in Scottish military regiments.

The Shetland pony is a breed of pony that originates in the Shetland Isles of North Scotland. It has a heavy coat and short legs.

The highland cattle originate in the Scottish Highlands and the Outer Hebrides. They have long horns and a long shaggy coat.

Two Scottish animal-themed coloring pages are displayed. The left page features an uncolored cartoon Shetland pony with a shaggy mane, described as a small, hardy breed from the Shetland Isles. The right page shows a Highland cow partially colored in brown, labeled as originating from the Scottish Highlands and Outer Hebrides, known for its long horns and shaggy coat.

Haggis, Scotland’s national dish, is often served during celebrations like Burns Night. It always gets a reaction from kids when we talk about what’s in it!

The Scottish population is approximately 5.51 million. For reference, there are approximately 56 million people in England.

The Loch Ness monster, affectionately known as Nessie, is a creature in Scottish folklore that is said to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands.

Three Scottish coloring pages are shown. One features a cartoon of haggis, Scotland’s national dish, uncolored. Another page shows three children in traditional Scottish dress representing the population, with a note that Scotland has approximately 5.5 million people. The third page, partially colored, shows the Loch Ness Monster—nicknamed Nessie—green with blue water, and includes a description of the creature from Scottish folklore

Books About Scotland for Kids

If you want to go a little deeper after coloring, these books have been great conversation starters in our house:

Edinburgh Castle for Kids: Fun Facts and Amazing Activities. We read this one alongside the castle coloring page, and it really helped bring the history to life. The mix of facts and little activities made it feel more interactive, especially for kids who like to get hands-on.

Good Night Scotland. This has been a sweet bedtime read, gentle and calming, but still packed with places and traditions. It’s a lovely way to wrap up the day while introducing Scotland’s landscapes and culture in a really approachable way.

Scottish Year: Twelve Months in the Life of Scotland’s Kids. We enjoyed flipping through this one month by month. It gave a nice glimpse into how daily life and celebrations in Scotland change with the seasons. Great for helping kids see what it might be like to grow up there.

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Last Updated on 2 July 2025 by Clare Brown

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