Why visit Scotia
Townapedia lists 40 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Scotia Cinema, Bridge 10, Erie Canal, Abraham Glen House and Enlarged Erie Canal.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 59 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Scotia
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About Scotia
Scotia is a village in Schenectady County, New York, United States, incorporated in 1904. The population was 7,272 at the 2020 census. Scotia is part of the town of Glenville, and is connected with the city of Schenectady by the Western Gateway Bridge over the Mohawk River.
From the Wikipedia article Scotia, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Bridge 10, Erie Canal
Bridge · 1.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Union College
School · 1.8 mi
Private liberal arts college in Schenectady, New York, U.S.
Union Graduate College
School · 1.8 mi
University in Schenectady, New York, USA (1905-2016)
MopCo Improv Theater
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
10 North Jay Street, Schenectady
Museums and landmarks40
Abraham Glen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house
14 Mohawk Avenue, Scotia
Schenectady Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Armory in Schenectady, New York
125 Washington Avenue, Schenectady
Central Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic fire station located at Schenectady in Schenectady County, New York, USA
Elston Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
US hotel in New York State
Foster Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic building in Schenectady, New York, United States
Franklin School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Schenectady, New York, United States
General Electric Realty Plot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Human settlement in Schenectady, New York, United States of America
General Electric Research Laboratory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
First industrial research facility in the United States
H. S. Barney Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic commercial building in New York, United States
Horace Mann School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic school building located at Schenectady, New York
Irving Langmuir House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
28 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes66
Druthers Brewing Company
Bar and pub · American · 1.5 mi
221 Harborside Drive, Schenectady
Su-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00
Storied Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bubble Tea, Tea · 0.4 mi
143 Mohawk Avenue, Schenectady
Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00
Morrettes Restaurant
Restaurant · 1.4 mi
1126 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00;Fr 11:00-22:00;Sa 11:00-21:00
The Scotia Diner
Restaurant · Breakfast, American · 0.4 mi
114 Mohawk Avenue, Scotia
Th-Tu 08:00-14:00
Moon and River Cafe
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
115 South Ferry Street, Schenectady
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
54 more on the map.
History
The land was purchased by Alexander Lindsay Glen, a native of Scotland, from the Mohawk people in the 17th century. Glen named his estate Scotia (Latin for "Scotland") after his home country. Scotia was the location of a military encampment during both the French and Indian War of 1754 and again during the War of 1812. During the 1800s, Scotia was known for its production of brooms, over 1 million annually for a time. In the 20th century, Scotia became a thriving bedroom community for employees of Schenectady employers such as General Electric. During World War II the Scotia Naval Supply Depot (1942–1971) employed over 2000 workers.
From the History section of Scotia, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Vintage Chic Inn - Boutique Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
234 Union Street, Schenectady
Churches and places of worship13
St Andrew's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.4 mi
50 Sacandaga Road, Scotia
City View Church: Scotia Campus
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
132 Mohawk Avenue, Scotia
Friendship Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
407 Union Street, Schenectady
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Destine Preparatory Charter School
School · 1.7 mi
530 Franklin St-3Rd Fl, Schenectady
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
School · 2.5 mi
918 Stanley St, Schenectady
Healthcare1
Map of Scotia
215 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 2.6 in | 15.6 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 2.3 in | 13.7 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 12.0 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.1 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 3.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 41°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 3.3 in | 13.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Albany Ap Hcn 72518 (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Schenectady County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-07-12: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-28: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-13: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Schenectady 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- East Glenville 3 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Rotterdam 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Niskayuna 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Country Knolls 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Clifton Gardens 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Mariaville Lake 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Colonie 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Altamont 10 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Schenectady Armory, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Abraham Glen House, Scotia, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vale in Fall, Unknown author, Public domain
- Schenectady, NY, city hall, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Scotia, NY, post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houses on Union Street, Schenectady, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Irving Langmuir House 2008, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lawrence the Indian statue, Schenectady, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- NottMemorialPano, UpstateNYer , color correction and perspective/barrel adjustments by User:Jaakobou, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Foster Building, Schenectady, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ProctorsSchenectady, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Schenectady, NY, post office, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GE Schenectady, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Van Curler, Schenectady, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Houses on Stratford Road, Schenectady, NY, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Enlarged Double Lock No. 23, Old Erie Canal May 10, Doug Kerr from Albany, New York, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Grant Hall 6, UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church Schenectady, Schenectady County, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridge 10, Howard C. Ohlhous / Ohlhous at en.wikipedia, Public domain
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