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Search & Register the Perfect .Scot Domain

Secure your new .scot domain today from only £40, and add hosting & emails for only £4.75/month. If you are a Scottish business or selling a Scottish product or service, then a .scot is perfect for you. Establish your Scottish identity online with a domain that celebrates your heritage or provenance.

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.scot Domains

.scot Domain Registration

.scot gives people, organisations and businesses the opportunity to clearly identify themselves as Scottish.
.scot websites offer a unique branding tool for businesses and a clear cultural identifier for people in Scotland and in the wider Scots diaspora.
.scot offers an opportunity to have a short domain name compared to the crowded namespace of .com or .uk domains. Currently there is great 3 and 4 letter domain name availability. Plus 2 letter domain names are available as ‘Super Premium’ registrations, contact us for more details.

.scot domains are for people and groups who:

Price: £40+VAT per year

What can a domain name do for you?

Your domain is the first step to a successful online presence. With your domain name, you can create a home for your website, add a professional touch to your email address or integrate your business with Google Apps or Office 365.

Frequently Asked Questions

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A standard or general availability .scot domain is currently charged at the standard price of £40+VAT per year. Sometimes we run offers, so check the home page for up to date pricing.

You pay for your domain when you apply to have the domain registered. In the event that an application is unsuccessful, a full refund will be given. If you're unable to pay using a credit card.

There are no set restrictions on registration, so long as there's a link to Scotland or being Scottish. They can be registered by individuals or business for personal use, to promote a business or service, or something that's just Scottish or Scotland themed.

No - they are totally separate and you can have a .co.uk or .com in addition to a .scot, or take out a .scot domain and allow your other domain to lapse.

All 'locality' registrations such as city/town/village/island/placename were originally secured, but are now available for £199+VAT/yr for the first year, with renewals at the standard renewal rate of £40 + VAT. You can request a locality domain in the same way as a standard domain. There is no restriction on who can order a locality domain.

At this time we're not sure what will happen to the remaining reserved domains. Once we know, we will update the website. A selection of keyword and other .scot domains remain reserved at this time. As and when they are released we'll update our website and announce via social media.

Premium domains cost £299+VAT/yr for the initial registration. Super-premium domains cost £599+VAT/yr. Premium and super-premium renewals will be at the standard renewal rate of £40+VAT. 

Yes, we can register a .scot and supply web and email forwarding/redirection services.

Yes, if you register a .scot domain name your service will include an email account of your choosing. You can use an email account without needing to have a website.

Approximately 60 days after expiry, although in some cases this may vary.

If you believe they are acting improperly, you can go to the DotScot registry regarding their dispute resolution processes.
Alternatively you may want to choose a different name that represents you or what you do.

Yes, we have lots of examples on our Spotlight on DotScot blog pages that we ran previously. https://hostworld.uk/category/spotlightondotscot/

Here are a list of the Locality/Civic, Premium and Super Premium names. https://hostworld.uk/?page_id=12397&preview_id=12397

The DotScot registry have a number of domain names that they have not made available for registration. We believe that there may be a plan to auction some of these names in future. Some will remain unavailable permanently. https://hostworld.uk/?page_id=12417&preview_id=12417

Reasons for choosing hostworld for your domains.

  • Get up to 50% off

    Great value and pricing for all our clients.

  • Easy transfers in and out

    Use our control panel to easily manage your domains.

  • Full domain management

    The domain you purchase is yours. You are in full control.

  • Automatic renewal option

    Automatic renewal option ensures no interruption in service.

  • Hundreds of extensions available

    With our huge variety of extensions you are sure to find a domain to suit your needs.

  • 24/7 UK-based support

    24/7 365 days a year, we are standing by to offer any assistance you need.

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