Scotland center
9 Devotion Road, Scotland, CT 06264
Living in Scotland, Connecticut
Scotland is a small town in Connecticut's Quiet Corner, in Windham County, incorporated in 1857. Isaac Magoon bought the land from Windham in 1700 and named the settlement after his ancestral home in Scotland. It is the least populous town in Windham County, with Routes 14 and 97 as its main roads.
Scotland at a glance
- $325,000Median single-family sale, Oct 2024 – Sep 2025
- 32.62 millsReal estate tax rate, fiscal year 2026–27
- 15–20 minDrive to Willimantic (Windham)
- WindhamCounty · Eastern Connecticut / Quiet Corner
Scotland's zip code
Scotland uses 06264.
| Area | Zip code | Where it is |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland center | 06264 | The small town center along Devotion Road, home to town hall and the public library. |
Scotland covers about 18.6 square miles and borders Chaplin, Hampton, Brooklyn, Windham, Canterbury, Franklin and Sprague. It was incorporated in 1857.
Things to do in Scotland, CT
Start with D'Elia Antique Tool Museum and Samuel Huntington Birthplace, then 1 more below.
D'Elia Antique Tool Museum
A museum, housed at the public library building, with a collection of over 1,200 antique woodworking planes and tools. Visits are by appointment.
21 Brook Road, Scotland
Plan a visitSamuel Huntington Birthplace
The birthplace site of Samuel Huntington, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, marked along Route 14.
Route 14, Scotland
Scotland Public Library
The town's public library, donated to the town by Andrew and Anna Mae D'Elia, with community programs alongside its collection.
21 Brook Road, Scotland
Plan a visit
A little history
Isaac Magoon purchased about 1,950 acres of land from Windham in 1700 and named the settlement Scotland after his ancestral home.
Scotland incorporated as a separate town in 1857.
Samuel Huntington, a signer of the Declaration of Independence and president of the Continental Congress, was born in Scotland in 1731.
Parks, trails and outdoors in Scotland
Scotland is a rural, low-density town with limited formal outdoor recreation infrastructure beyond its rural roads and surrounding farmland.
- Merrick Brook and local farmlandRural roads and farmland cover much of Scotland's landscape, typical of the Quiet Corner.
Walkability and getting around Scotland
Scotland has no walkable commercial center; it is a rural town where a car is necessary for virtually all errands.
Drive times
- Willimantic (Windham), about 8 miles15–20 min
Approximate, without traffic.
By bus or train
Scotland has no fixed-route public bus or rail service; the Providence and Worcester Railroad freight line crosses the town's southwestern section but does not carry passengers.
Scotland property taxes and home prices
Scotland's 2026–27 mill rate is 32.62, which is $32.62 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. Connecticut taxes a home at 70% of its appraised value, so every $100,000 of value costs about $2,283 a year in taxes at 32.62 mills.
What homes in Scotland sell for
| 12 months ending | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $325,00017 sales | – |
October to September, state records. Text us for this month's sales.
Scotland's mill rate for 2026–27
32.62mills, fiscal year 2026–27
Property taxes are collected through a shared tax office arrangement with the Town of Canterbury (1 Municipal Dr., Canterbury, CT); taxes cannot be paid at Scotland town hall.
- Town of Scotland32.62 mills
- Motor vehicles32.46 mills
- Next revaluationOctober 1, 2028
How Scotland's mill rate has changed
| Fiscal year | Town rate |
|---|---|
| 2022–23 | 39.00 |
| 2023–24 | 40.00 |
| 2024–25 | 29.75 |
| 2025–26 | 31.43 |
| 2026–27 | 32.62 |
Scotland's town rate went from 39.00 in 2022–23 to 32.62 in 2026–27. Next revaluation: October 1, 2028.
Look up a Scotland property
- FEMA flood mapWhether a lender will require flood insurance
- Town ClerkLand records, deeds and vital records
- Assessor's officeQuestions about an assessment: 860-423-9634
Buying a home in Scotland
What we check on a Scotland purchase: CHFA limits, the flood map and well and septic.
First-time buyer programs in Scotland
CHFA sets Scotland's income and price limits for Windham County. We check them with you before you shop.
See CHFA's limits mapCheck the flood zone first
Flood zones are set address by address. We check FEMA's map before you offer.
FEMA's flood map for ScotlandPrivate wells and septic are standard
Scotland has no public water or sewer system; nearly all homes rely on private wells and septic systems. Budget for a well flow test and septic inspection when making an offer.
All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. CHFA and USDA limits and eligibility are set by those agencies and change from time to time.
Thinking about buying in Scotland?
Send us a Scotland address and we'll run the numbers, taxes included.
Moving to Scotland: utilities, trash and town offices
Who to call in Scotland: Eversource for power.
- ElectricEversource
- Natural gasNo natural gas service
- WaterMostly private wells
- Sewer or septicMostly septic
- Trash and recyclingScotland does not run town-wide curbside collection; residents typically contract with a private hauler or use a transfer station.
Town offices and contacts
Scotland Town Hall is at 9 Devotion Road, Scotland, CT 06264. Hours: Tue 9am–3pm; Wed 1pm–7pm; Thu 9am–3pm; closed Mon and Fri. Main line: 860-423-9634. Each link opens that office's page on the town's website.
- Town HallMain line and town website860-423-9634
- Town ClerkLand records, vital records and elections.860-423-9634
- AssessorProperty values and assessments; office hours Wednesdays 5–7pm, other times by appointment.860-423-9634
- Tax CollectorProperty tax billing and payments; taxes cannot be paid at Scotland town hall and are processed through a shared arrangement with Canterbury's tax office.860-546-9377
- Building and Land Use DepartmentBuilding permits and land use.
- Public Works DepartmentRoads, plowing and town infrastructure.
- First Selectman's OfficeTown administration.860-423-9634
- Scotland Public LibraryThe town's public library.860-423-1492
- Regional School District 11Scotland's regional school district.
Scotland, CT FAQ: taxes, prices and town services
The short answers. Call or text us for the long ones.
What is the mill rate in Scotland, CT?
Scotland's 2026–27 mill rate is 32.62, which is $32.62 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value. The motor vehicle rate is 32.46 mills.
How much are property taxes on a $500,000 home in Scotland?
Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of appraised value, so a $500,000 home would be assessed at about $350,000. At 32.62 mills that's about $11,417 a year, or about $951 a month. The actual bill depends on the town assessor's appraisal, not the price you pay.
What is the median home price in Scotland, CT?
In the 12 months from October 2024 through September 2025, the median single-family sale in Scotland was $325,000 across 17 sales.
When is Scotland's next revaluation?
Scotland's next revaluation takes effect October 1, 2028, on the state's schedule. The new assessments first show up on the tax bills due in July 2029.
What county is Scotland, CT in?
Scotland is in Windham County.
What ZIP code covers Scotland?
06264.
Where do I pay property taxes in Scotland?
Not at Scotland town hall; the tax collector's office is shared with the Town of Canterbury at 1 Municipal Dr., Canterbury, CT.
Is there trash pickup in Scotland?
The town does not run curbside collection; residents typically use a private hauler or transfer station.
What library serves Scotland?
Scotland Public Library, at 21 Brook Road.
Is there public transit in Scotland?
No fixed-route bus or passenger rail service; a freight rail line crosses the town's southwest corner.
Towns near Scotland
Neighbors of Scotland in Windham County and nearby. All Windham County towns.
Sources
- Mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, "Mill Rates for FY 2014–2027," data.ct.gov. Revaluation year: OPM, Revaluation Schedule 2023–2037.
- Home sales: "Real Estate Sales 2001–2024 GL," data.ct.gov. Medians use Scotland sales recorded October 1 to September 30, leaving out sales the town flagged as non-market.
- Wikipedia: Scotland, Connecticut: en.wikipedia.org
- Town of Scotland official website: scotlandct.org
- Scotland Public Library: scotlandpubliclibrary.org
- Walkability: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score®, provided live by Walk Score.
- Checked September 25, 2026.