Scotland is a small community, and much like the country it’s named after, it’s surrounded by lush greenery, forests and farmlands. It’s situated along Interstate 81, just 5 miles of Chambersburg and 50 miles southwest of the state capital of Harrisburg, making for an easy commute. “There’s a beautiful park and an elementary school. It’s definitely got a small-town feel,” says Realtor Arnold Barbour of Iron Valley Real Estate, a longtime area resident. Some locals attend Scotland United Methodist Church, the only place for worship in the community. The nearest medical center, WellSpan Health Campus, is just 5 miles south.
Everyday essentials
Scotland has a few popular shops and restaurants where locals can sit down for a meal or pick up everyday essentials. There’s a small commercial building that’s home to two restaurants, Little Vince’s Pizza and Asian Cuisine, and Corner Convenience market. At the edge of town, residents can pick up produce at The Family Cow, an organic farm that sells fresh veggies, meats, milk and more. There’s also a Dollar General nearby for low-cost essentials, while hunters and fishers can pick up supplies at Sportsman’s Warehouse. For everything else, residents trek to Chambersburg for shopping at big box stores and grocers like Target, Giant, PetSmart and Lowe’s.
Nearby, residents will find the Chambersburg Mall site, a former indoor shopping mall that closed its doors for good in 2023. Plans are underway to redevelop the mall into a major mixed-use residential and commercial property.
Local parks, golf greens and fishing
Greene Township Park is the only park within the community, but it has plenty to offer. There’s a baseball field, soccer field, multi-purpose field and several playgrounds and play areas. It’s also a local hotspot for pickleball and tennis. There are one-and-a-half miles of paved trails that wind through the park. Golfers can tee up next door at Chambersburg Country Club. “It’s a well-established and sought-after private club,” Barbour says. Fishing is also a popular local activity. “Conococheague Creek runs right through Scotland. It’s well-known for its trout fishing. They restock it every year,” Barbour says.
Rising housing market
The median home price in Scotland over the past year is around $290,000. Homes typically spend around 66 days on the market, compared to the national average of 45 days. Homes range from those built in the early and mid-1900s, including some ranch homes and Craftsman designs, to newer builds that went up in the 1990s and early 2000s. Some of these homes have been renovated and upgraded with new amenities, while others may need some improvements. Homes in the community sit on large lots with plenty of vegetation and mature trees that provide shade in the summer months.
An elementary school at the heart of Scotland
Students attend schools in the Chambersburg Area School District, which holds a B-minus rating from Niche. Students attend Scotland Elementary School in the heart of the community, before moving on to Chambersburg Area Middle School and Chambersburg Area Senior High School. The high school enrolls more than 2,000 students every year and offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities, from award-winning athletic programs to the student newspaper, drama club and student government. For an alternative, there’s Chambersburg Area Career Magnet School where students can learn skilled trades.
Getting around Scotland and beyond
Scotland is bordered by Interstate 81, a major east coast travel corridor that connects to regional destinations like Harrisburg and Hagerstown, Maryland. It also offers a direct route to far-off destinations like Winchester and Staunton, Virginia. There’s no public transportation in the community, so residents will likely need a vehicle to get around. The nearest major airport is Harrisburg International Airport, which offers nonstop flights to domestic destinations.
Served by the Pennsylvania State Police
Scotland is served by the Pennsylvania State Police, and crime is relatively low in the area. The nearby Chambersburg Police Department typically also records low rates of crime. According to FBI data, Franklin County's property and violent crime rates are below national figures. Its violent crime rate has fallen to historic lows over the past few years, according to FBI stats.
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