Scotby is a small village in Cumbria, close to Carlisle and surrounded by other dormitory villages such as Wetheral, Cumwhinton and Aglionby. It is part of the Wetheral civil parish and had an estimated population of 2,366 in 2018.
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Scotby is a village in the Cumberland unitary authority area of Cumbria, England. It is separated from Carlisle by the M6 motorway, and it is close to other dormitory villages in the area, such as Wetheral, Cumwhinton and Aglionby. It is part of the Wetheral civil parish. In 2018 it had an estimated population of 2366. The locality falls within the CA 4 postal district, indicating its proximity to Carlisle and the surrounding rural setting. The village’s description as a “Village in England” highlights its small, community-oriented character, while the mention of nearby villages suggests a network of residential areas that serve as dormitory communities for larger towns. The population figure gives an indication of the size of the local community, and the presence of the M6 motorway implies relatively easy access to nearby urban centres. The data do not provide details on amenities or transport links beyond the motorway, so the focus remains on the village’s residential nature and its relationship to the surrounding area.