"From the staff to the residents, Scotia Village is a family that cares."
- Martha Blue Hooks
Located in Scotland County, Scotia Village is in Laurinburg, NC. As the county name implies, the area was settled by Scottish immigrants in the 1700’s. This Scottish heritage is still strong in Scotland County. The marching band for Scotland High School performs in authentic Scottish regalia, and you will find plenty of Mc’s and Mac’s in our local phone book. In fact, the word Scotia literally means of Scotland.
Because of its wonderful location, Scotland County is known as the “Crossroads of the Carolinas”. This area is very convenient to many of the metropolitan areas of both North and South Carolina. It is within a one to two-hour drive to and from Pinehurst, Fayetteville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Wilmington, Columbia and Myrtle Beach. Also, Laurinburg is minutes from I-95. Our location enables you to enjoy the charming lifestyle of a small town while having the indulgences of the larger world close by. Though Laurinburg is a smaller town, an abundance of opportunities and services are available in town or close by.
Laurinburg/Scotland County at a Glance
Weather
- January’s normal high: 52.5
- normal low: 32.2
- July’s normal high: 90.6
- normal low: 70.2
- Average yearly precipitation: 48.1
Population
- City of Laurinburg: Around 16,000
- Scotland County: Around 36,000
Area Hospitals
- Scotland Memorial Hospital
- Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC
- Southeastern Regional Hospital in Lumberton, NC
Area Universities & Colleges
- St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, NC
- University of NC at Pembroke in Pembroke, NC
- Richmond Community College in Hamlet, NC
- Sandhills Community College in Southern Pines, NC
- Robeson Community College in Lumberton, NC
Area Churches and Places of Worship
Scotland County is home to many churches in a wide array of denominations. Synagogue is also available in Pinehurst, NC and Fayetteville, NC. Hamlet, NC is home to an Islamic center.
Area Clubs
Scotland County is home to many civic clubs. Some of which include:
Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, Masons, Jaycees, VFW, The Pilot Club, Junior League, Optimists, and The American Legion
Annual Events in Scotland County
- January-Bold Faced Liars Competition
- March-October-East Coast Timing and Land Speed Racing
- April-Storytelling Arts Festival
- May-Laurel Fest
- May-Spring Fling Festival at Cypress Bend Winery
- July-Lumbee Pow Wow
- September-Fall Harvest Festival at Cypress Bend Winery
- September-Wagram Pig Pickin’
- September-Kuumba Festival
- October-Scottish Highland Games
- October-John Blue Cotton Festival
- November-Christmas on Main Street
- December-Christmas Parade
Cultural Opportunities
- ENCORE! Theatre, Inc.-Scotland County Community Theatre
- Storytelling Arts Center of the Southeast
- Givens Performing Arts Center at University of NC at Pembroke
- Cole Auditorium at Richmond Community College
Golf Courses in Scotland County
- Scotch Meadows Golf and Country Club
- Deercroft Golf and Country Club
- Cypress Creek Golf Links
- Scotland County is also only 30 minutes from the many golf courses found in the Pinehurst, NC area.