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The .scot TLD is a community-focused domain designed to represent the Scottish culture, people, businesses, and organizations worldwide. It supports individuals and entities connected to Scotland through birth, ancestry, residency, or active promotion of Scottish heritage, language, and communities.
Registrations are restricted to bona-fide members of the Scottish community, defined by birth, ancestry, residency, or active involvement in promoting Scottish culture, language, or business.
The .scot extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Dot Scot Registry Limited. .scot was introduced in 2014. Registration prices start from USD 31.21 - 34.64.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .scot domain registration and renewal prices across 2 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| dynadot Cheapest | $31.21 | $31.21 | $31.21 |
| resellerclub | $34.64 | $41.24 | $34.64 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .scot domain was applied for by Dot Scot Registry Limited as a community TLD under ICANN's new gTLD program. Despite being initially classified as a geographic TLD, ICANN's Geographic Names Panel determined it did not meet strict geographic criteria, but approved it as a community TLD due to its cultural focus. The registry agreement was signed on January 23, 2014, and the domain was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 13, 2014. It is supported by the Scottish and UK governments.
The .scot TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .scot TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Registrants must demonstrate a bona-fide connection to the Scottish community through culture, ancestry, residency, or business. Registration is subject to verification and ongoing compliance with community values.
The .scot TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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