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The Scotland WikiProject is a group dedicated to improving Wikipedia's coverage of topics related to Scotland. This WikiProject is modelled on other similar projects and was started in August 2006, following a consultation. It runs alongside the Scottish Wikipedians' notice board, which had been functioning as a de facto WikiProject Scotland since October 2005.

(For more information on WikiProjects, please see Wikipedia:WikiProject and the Guide to WikiProjects).

Our goals

To provide guidelines and recommendations for articles that describe all aspects of Scotland.
To improve Wikipedia's coverage of Scotland by creating, expanding, and maintaining such articles.
To serve as the central point of discussion for issues related to Scotland in Wikipedia.

Our scope: The project generally considers any article related to Scotland to be a valid topic.

Our structure

Internally, the project may develop several structural features to help in managing its extensive work:

Coordinators, who are responsible for maintaining the administrative aspects of the project
Departments, which coordinate work on certain specialised tasks, such as peer review or project-wide collaboration
Specialised WikiProjects, which are groups for collaboration on specific areas of Scotland, such as geography, politics and sports.

1 Project organisation
2 Participants
3 Departments
- 3.1 Assessment
- 3.2 Other potential departments
4 Articles
5 Other Wikipedia content
6 Specialised WikiProjects

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[edit] Participants

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[edit] Active members

Please feel free to add your name to this list if you would like to join the project; you are also encouraged to participate in any of our descendant WikiProjects that might interest you.

Alai (talk · contribs) 26 October 2005 - In practice, mainly gnomish things like stub-sorting; in theory Dumbarton, Glasgow University, and related stuff...
Agendum (talk · contribs) 22 October 2005 - Particular interests: the History of Scotland and Scottish clans, Scottish Lowland families, particularly the Porteous family, and their Emigration to Canada and the USA
Anlace (talk · contribs) interest in ecology and historic buildings.
AntL (talk · contribs) 14 February 2006 - Radio and Television in Scotland/UK.
Andrew22k (talk · contribs) 30 August 2007 - Intrest in Scottish rock scene, Television and anything scottish.
An Siarach (talk · contribs) 26 November 2005 - Scottish and British history, especially medieval.Islamic and Middle Eastern civilization. Language change in the UK and the world in general.
Astonmartini (talk · contribs) - Scottish archaeology, history, and music, Aberdeen and surrounding areas, and more that I can't think of at this point and time. Railways too. And castles.
Astrotrain (talk · contribs)
Avril.rennie (talk · contribs) - lives in Ayrshire and Edinburgh
Austin46 (talk · contribs) - primarily interested in Scottish writing
Barryob (talk · contribs) - Mainly Glasgow and Scottish Politics
Ben MacDui (talk · contribs) 15 November 2006 - The Highlands and Islands in general and the Hebrides in particular. Social economy and renewable energy issues.
Berek (talk · contribs) 1 November 2005 - Mainly History and Geography-type articles.
Bigsteeve (talk · contribs) 2005 - Mainly Ferguson Clan History, Wolfdogs, and Weight Lifting
Billreid (talk · contribs) 13 April 2006 - History in general and of fishing industry in paricular. Also old railway companies.
Brendandh (talk · contribs) Likes: Castles, Abbeys, Border warfare, Kingdom of Northumbria, pre-reformation Scotland, the germano-celtic interface and medieval weaponry.
Brewphilip (talk · contribs) 19 October 2007 - Interest in Scotland in general and enjoys travelling round the country as and when finances allow!
Brideshead (talk · contribs) 31 December 2006 - Education, Scotland, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Europe and ensuring that the American POV doesn't dominate the entire site.
Cactus.man (talk · contribs) 16 January 2006 - Belated addition of self - architecture related, historic buildings, art, sourcing appropriate images, plus whatever takes my fancy as I travel about the place here :)
Canaen (talk · contribs) 26 October 2005 Particular interest in Clans, and Dundee.
Coolhawks88 (talk · contribs) 31 May 2007 Interests-Highlands And Islands Area Because That is where we have estates in, when not In Scotland.
Cs-wolves (talk · contribs)
Adam Cuerden (talk · contribs)
Deacon of Pndapetzim (talk · contribs) 26 November 2005 - Medieval & Ancient History; pre-Stewart Scotland, esp. Galloway and the Mormaerdoms, and language; Angevin "imperialism" and mythology; general Medieval European periphery.
Deiz (talk · contribs) 27 March 2006 - Primarily East Lothian-related stuff (particularly around North Berwick) including 2 Did You Know? main-page articles so far. But ready for anything...
Doc glasgow (talk · contribs) 25 October 2005 - various, esp. history and religion.
Doric Loon (talk · contribs)
Erath (talk · contribs) 29 November 2005 - The River Clyde & Clydeside buildings, Politicians and Politics of Scotland, Scottish and UK roads and motorways.
Fergie (talk · contribs) - I put in some of the early legwork on the Irvine Welsh and Ian Rankin (well John Rebus actually) pages. I was also the contributer who dragged the Inverurie page out of stubsville. That said, I have been unforgivably lazy on the wikipedia-scotland front. Particularly interested in Scottish literature, language and geography, generally interested in everything about Scotland. Emigrant: for 7 long years I have harboured intense unsated cravings for fish suppers, dark ales and steak pies.
Forbsey (talk · contribs) 12 November 2005 - No specific interests.
Franko2nd (talk · contribs) 5 May 2007 - Assesment Team & Wikiproject Scottish Castles
Globaltraveller (talk · contribs) 26 March 2006 - Anything really, especially the Scottish Economy, Public Sector Organisations in Scotland, Scottish legislation, Scottish places etc
GoTeamGaz (talk · contribs) 04 February 2008 - Vale of Leven & Dumbarton areas, Dumbarton FC, music.
Harami2000 (talk · contribs) - Human geography of Aberdeenshire (first), Highland, Moray (and possibly Fife) in the first instance. Standardising infoboxes and region/subregion templates, if possible. :)
Historian (talk · contribs) I live in Japan but am of Scottish ancestry (Aberdeen and Glasgow). I recently added the category of Users who support the Scotland national rugby union team and entered myself as the first user.
It's-is-not-a-genitive (talk · contribs) - Politics of Scotland, Scots, the Highlands.
JohnManuel (talk · contribs)- Highlands Heritage Clan and family history, especially the Clan Kennedy. I think from Ayrshire, I'm not sure though, my grand-father died soon after he arrived to Peru, leaving my father and my aunt orphans at very early ages. Henceforth one of my reasons for being in here, moreover, I love Scottish culture and its landscapes. I visited Edinburgh while visiting London. I plan to comeback soon. I would like to know more about my direct ancestors. Anybody can contact me with ideas or information on this. I would appreciate it.
Jonathan Oldenbuck (talk · contribs) 28 October 2005 - Castles in Scotland, historic architecture and architects, reviewing new pages.
Jza84 (talk · contribs) - 14 June 2007 - interested in Unionism, Scottish places and Scottish clans. Member of the Clan Cameron, and have roots in Edinburgh, Renfrewshire and Tarbert.
Kierant (talk · contribs) Primarily local history, particularly of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Edinburgh. Also certain transport, science, & politics topics.
Kathryn NicDhàna (talk · contribs) - Family and Clann histories, folklore and folk practices, mythology, languages, religion.
Kilo-Lima (talk · contribs) 25 November 2005 - The weather.
Kissue (talk · contribs) - 13 Sept 2007 - Biography, history, politics, arts
Davidkinnen (talk · contribs) - 24 June 2007 - University of St Andrews, Scots law and related articles, Politics of Scotland and related articles, Education in Scotland and related articles.
David Lauder (talk · contribs) - Lothians and Borders mainly, & notables
Endless psych (talk · contribs) - 22nd April 2008 - Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and various random stuff...
kilnburn (talk · contribs) - 11th May 2008 - Fife area at the moment
Leithp (talk · contribs) 16 November 2005 - Various rubbish.
Lianachan (talk · contribs) 22 May 2006 - Many various interests, mainly contributing in articles relating to the history, pre-history, archeology and culture of the Scottish Highlands. Particularly interested in placenames, and in the Iron Age highlands.
Lurker (talk · contribs) Interests include history, geography (particularly the Highlands and Islands) and the environment. Also politics (particularly socialism, anarchism, the anti-war movement and libertarianism), though I haven't editied in these areas for a while.
Lysy (talk · contribs) - the Highlands (and islands)
Maccoinnich (talk · contribs) 14 November 2005 - Architecture, Edinburgh, The Highlands mostly.
Angusmclellan (talk · contribs) 26 February 2006 - Late as usual: history, literature, trivia. I'd be happy to collaborate if you're aiming for a translation into French (like this one, not very good), or into Dutch if you're desperate.
MacRusgail (talk · contribs) 30 October 2005.
Mais oui! (talk · contribs) 22 October 2005 - General topics: history, language, biographical articles, cycling (road-racing), wildlife, architecture etc. Particular interests: David Millar, Independent school (UK), Education in Scotland, Scots law.
Malathos (talk · contribs) 28 November 2006 - An expat, now living in New Zealand. Scottish Castles, Edinburgh and geography in general.
Martinurquhart (talk · contribs) 18 August 2007- Living in Portlethen, Aberdeenshire. My local area, the geography of Scotland, Places and entertainment.
Mendor (talk · contribs) 25 October 2005 - Interests: language, politics, politics of language, language of politics... possibly Scottish food as well.
MichiganCharms (talk · contribs) 10 June 2007 - Researched in most topics concerning British history and culture, love Scotland and I hope to one day live in Glasgow :)
Morrismaciver (talk · contribs) 29 May 2007 - From Lewis, but living in Aberdeen. Interested in ancient history, languages, photography. Although I may appear not very active, currently trying to sort out French, Spanish and Catalan(!) articles on Lewis while policing the nonsense about the imaginary flag.
Nach0king (talk · contribs) 5 December 2005 - Sports, politics, history. Anything, really.
Prof Wrong (talk · contribs) 14 January 2007
douglasnicol (talk · contribs) Interested in Scottish local history on the West coast and Firth of Clyde, Scottish Clyde steamers, shipbuilding, military history, the Cold War and various Science Fiction shows. Also a Tolkien fan.
Notuncurious (talk · contribs) Things Scottish, wide ranging. Too many interests in too many areas.
OldSongsNewStereo (talk · contribs) Geography Student in Scottish Lowlands.
OzScot (talk · contribs) Scottish Politics, The Black Isle, Drumchapel and Football.
PeemJim86 (talk · contribs) Wish to improve coverage of Sport in Scotland, particularly Rugby Union
Pencefn (talk · contribs) 31 March 2007 - Interested mainly in Scottish Historic Railway companies
Pigman (talk · contribs) 17 May 2008 - History, mythology, language, folklore, geography.
Pyrotec (talk · contribs)
Renata (talk · contribs) Scottish canals and waterways; Scottish geography and history; Doocots; anything East Lothian.
Rhuadgh (talk · contribs) 11 June 2008 - Edinburgh and the Enlightenment
Derek Ross (talk · contribs) 24 October 2005 - Interests: nothing in particular, just stuff...
R33nicholas (talk · contribs)
scope_creep (talk · contribs) 8 June 2008 All of it. scope_creep (talk) 11:25, 9 June 2008 (UTC)
Slink pink (talk · contribs) 22 March 2006 - Mainly Castles in Scotland for the moment...
sheeldz (talk · contribs) 20 November 2007 - Interests: Roads, Rails, Towns, Cities and Scotish bands. Also enjoy reading the discussions on Scotlands and Great Britain.
Sologoal (talk · contribs) - The Shinty King!
Dave souza (talk · contribs) 22 October 2005 - Interests: history, life, the universe and everything with a Scottish connection.
Stephennarmstrong (talk · contribs) 22 May 2007 - Interests: Scottish Politics (devolved and Westminster related), SW Scotland and various historical articles that interest me.
Solumeiras (talk · contribs) - interested in Royal history of Scotland, place-names of Scotland, road networks of Scotland.
Splateagle (talk · contribs) - Literature graduate (specialised in contemp. Scottish lit.) also interested in architecture, transport, C20th history - currently trying to get the Bruce Report page into better shape, would welcome assistance from anyone with more knowledge on the subject
Susanlesch (talk · contribs)
Suxamethonium (talk · contribs) - Remote and rural Scotland, medicine
Terrasidius (talk · contribs) 4 July 2007 - Interested in classical antiquity especially ancient rome. From Tillicoultry and live in Stirling currently, gonna add pics and any info i can to ochils pages et al.
TerryfaeScotland (talk · contribs) - can't wait to find out more about my native country. I'll try to do as much as I can!
Thunderwing (talk · contribs)- interested in government, history of banking, history and historical sites.
Vclaw (talk · contribs) 1 November 2005 - various politics things, some university related topics, as well as assorted places, mainly in the Edinburgh area and the Highlands.
WATP (talk · contribs) Scottish sport, Scottish geography, other various nonspecific stuff.
WeBuriedOurSecretsInTheGarden (talk · contribs) - I live in Scotland, I might fix up school articles
WilliamThweatt (talk · contribs) - Highland History, Clan History, Battles, Geography, Languages
Zeroforconduct (talk · contribs) Currently editing a stub on William Roughead; bouquets and brickbats welcome.
StaraBlazkova (talk · contribs) Mainly football, history and geography
Yeltsinfan (talk · contribs) Scottish Ancestry, as well as some knowledge of Scotland.

[edit] Inactive members

This list includes those members of the project who have not edited for at least three months; it is manually updated on a periodic basis. If your name has been moved here, please feel free to move it back to the active members section upon your return.

Admiralross2400 (talk · contribs) - Lives in West Lothian and Edinburgh - Interested in Local History and Scientific History.
AntL (talk · contribs) - I don't get much of a chance to edit on Wikipedia these days. No doubt my editing will be back to normality soon.
Benarty (talk · contribs) 29 December 2005 Scots language, Scottish history and culture, Shetland and the Norse legacy, Scottish football
Blood red sandman (talk · contribs)
Cls With Attitude (talk · contribs) 31 March 2007 Particular interest in Caledonian MacBrayne, Scottish Industrial and Engineering Heritage and Scotch Whisky Distillerys.
DjDrAkiraGonzo (talk · contribs) Scottish Goth Culture and Music, Deathrock, Goth Music, Dumfries and Galloway.
elevenzeroone (talk · contribs) frae Aberdeen an' prood.
Gaelicmichael (talk · contribs) 15 December 2005 - Gaelic language, literature and folklore, Scottish history and culture.
Guinnog (talk · contribs)
AllanHainey (talk · contribs) 21 November 2005 - Mostly history, Scottish colonization of the Americas, William Murdoch, etc.
Hellinterface (talk · contribs) 25 February 2006 - Clackmannanshire, Stirlingshire, Edinburgh and surrounding areas. Geography, culture, other bits and pieces. Images & maps.
Kanaye (talk · contribs)
GraemeL (talk · contribs) 25 October 2005 - No specific interests.
Camillus McElhinney (talk · contribs) 26 November 2005 - various polititics, mostly Marxist, some Sport
Maelbrigda (talk · contribs) Medieval Scottish History, scottish people, plants and herbs Maelbrigda 18:53, 28 April 2007 (UTC)
No Way Back (talk · contribs)
Patricknoddy (talk · contribs)
Pinkyogamuffin (talk · contribs) 26 January 2006 - Scottish history, art and architecture. Particularly interested in writing articles about Edinburgh's districts, and can take photographs when possible/necessary.
Rincewind42 (talk · contribs) 9 November 2006 - History, geography and language; both Scottish and Chinese. From Paisley, Renfrewshire. Now resident in Anshan China.
Slackbuie (talk · contribs) - Interested in anything Scottish, but perhaps especially Religion in Scotland.
Techip (talk · contribs) 19 June 2007. Techip lives in Newmilns, Ayrshire. Interests are Scottish Techno and Acid House musicians, Scottish and Local History, Genealogy, Scientific History oh and Guinness.

[edit] Departments

[edit] Assessment

Scotland articles		Importance
Scotland articles		Top	High	Mid	Low	None	Total
Quality
	FA	4	6	4	1	2	17
	A	2	2	2	1		7
	GA	3	6	5	8	6	28
	B	30	71	82	34	23	240
	Start	20	88	178	206	182	674
	Stub	5	41	133	377	280	836
	Assessed	64	214	404	627	493	1802
	Unassessed		1	2	9	702	714
	Total	64	215	406	636	1195	2516

The assessment department focuses on assessing the quality of Wikipedia's Scottish articles. While much of the work is done in conjunction with the WP:1.0 program, the article ratings are also used within the project itself to aid in recognising excellent contributions and identifying topics in need of further work.

The ratings are done in a distributed fashion through parameters in the {{WP Scotland}} project banner; this causes the articles to be placed in a set of categories that serves as the basis for an automatically generated worklist.

[edit] Other potential departments

outreach department
peer review department
photography department
Scottish Collaboration of the Fortnight

[edit] Articles

[edit] Wikipedia:Version 1.0

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[edit] Wikipedia:Version 0.7

Scotland

[edit] Wikipedia:Version 0.5

Scotland · Alexander Graham Bell · Dál Riata · Edinburgh · Glasgow · David Hume · Denis Law · Robert Lawson (architect) · Macbeth of Scotland · James Clerk Maxwell · Order of the Thistle · Picts · Scotland in the High Middle Ages · Walter Scott · Adam Smith · Treasure Island · James Watt

[edit] Scotland-related articles that are featured articles

Anything applicable to the project that's already listed at Featured articles, Featured pictures, or Featured lists.

Áedán mac Gabráin · Anne of Great Britain (Queen of Scotland until 1707) · William Bruce (architect) · Charles II of Scotland · Charlotte Stuart, Duchess of Albany · Clement of Dunblane · David I of Scotland · Dundee · James VI of Scotland · Jocelin · John Knox · List of islands of Scotland · List of Orkney islands · List of Scottish ODI cricketers · List of Shetland islands · Mary II of Scotland · Neilston · Óengus I of the Picts · Order of the Thistle · Renewable energy in Scotland · Scotland in the High Middle Ages · Scotland national football team · Scottish Parliament · Scottish Parliament Building · SFWA Footballer of the Year · Shapinsay · St Kilda · Timeline of prehistoric Scotland · William II of Scotland ·

[edit] Scotland-related articles that are former featured articles

Charles I of Scotland · Denis Law · History of Scotland · James VII of Scotland · Single malt Scotch ·

[edit] Current candidates for featured article status

[edit] Failed candidates for featured article status

Clan Fraser · Dundee United F.C. · Glasgow · James Clerk Maxwell · Scotland · William Adam (architect)

[edit] Possible candidates for featured article status

Aberdeen · Curling · Doune Castle · David Hume · William Murdoch · William John Macquorn Rankine ·

[edit] Scotland-related articles that are Good articles

Scotland · William Adam (architect) · Ben Nevis · Andrew Carnegie · Catherine Cranston · ~~Calvinism~~ · ~~Celtic mythology~~ · Constantine II of Scotland · Dál Riata · Deborah Kerr · Paul Dickov · Dubh Artach · Dundee United F.C. · Dunstaffnage Castle · Steve Evans (footballer born 1962) · Edzell Castle · Elgin Cathedral · Evanton · Fauna of Scotland · Forth Bridge (railway) · Flannan Isles · Frank Hadden · Geology of Scotland · Glasgow · ~~Alexander Hamilton~~ · Henry de Lichton · David Hume · Inverclyde Line · Jordanhill (railway station) · Macbeth of Scotland · Malcolm II of Scotland · Malcolm III of Scotland · Mingulay · John Mylne (1611-1667) · Neilston · Pan Am Flight 103 · Papa Stour · Picts · Raasay · Roslin Castle · Rùm · Scots language · Scottish National Antarctic Expedition · Shapinsay · Skerryvore · Skye · Staffa · Tay Rail Bridge · Treasure Island · Erik Chisholm ·