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Scottish colonization of the Americas refers to the attempts made by the Kingdom of Scotland to establish colonies in North and South America in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Scottish colonies in the Americas were largely unsuccessful, and their attempts at colonization were often hampered by conflicts with other European powers, lack of resources, and difficulty in attracting new settlers.

The most notable attempt at Scottish colonization in the Americas was the Darien Scheme, which was launched in the late 1690s. This scheme was an attempt to establish a Scottish colony in Panama, with the hope of creating a trade route between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. The Darien Scheme was ultimately a failure, with the Scottish colony being beset by disease, famine, and attacks by Spanish forces.

Other attempts at Scottish colonization in the Americas included the establishment of a colony in Nova Scotia in the early 17th century, and the founding of a colony in South Carolina in the late 17th century. These attempts at colonization were largely unsuccessful as well, with the Scottish settlers being unable to compete with other European powers in the region.

Today, there is still a small Scottish community in North America, particularly in areas such as Nova Scotia and the Carolinas. However, Scottish colonization of the Americas is largely seen as a historical footnote, rather than a significant episode in the history of European colonization of the New World.