Scotland Island is located on Pittwater, north of Taylors Point on the mainland and Elvina and Lovett Bays on the eastern foreshores of Kur-ring-gai Chase National Park.

The Island, mainly consisting of bushland, is also home to nearly 1000 residents with approximately 350 dwellings primarily located around the perimeter foreshore.

There are a small number of registered vehicles (approx 30) comprising of private cars and service vehicles. There are also golf cart buggies which are used as transport on the Island.

Walking is the primary mode of transport around the Island and to and from the wharf.