Unique Ability
Scottish Enlightenment: Happy cities get +5% Science, +5% Production, and +1 Great Scientist and Great Engineer point in the appropriate districts — with all of these bonuses doubled in Ecstatic cities.
Scotland
Scotland converts hills and highland terrain into a science-and-production advantage, rewarding a rugged start most civilizations would consider a weak one.
Unique Unit: Highlander
A strong Industrial era unit with a combat bonus on hilly terrain.
Unique Infrastructure
Scotland has no unique building or district — its strength comes entirely from its civilization ability and Highlander.
How to Play Scotland
- Prioritize hill-heavy city placements rather than avoiding them.
- Pair the terrain bonus with a Science Victory push for the strongest overall synergy.
- Use Highlanders to hold defensive positions on the same terrain that already benefits your economy.
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