New Scotland, New York

New Scotland, New York
Clarence Houck's Cattery - New Scotland, NY
Location in Albany County and the state of New York.
Coordinates: 42°37′16″N 73°56′6″W / 42.62111°N 73.93500°W / 42.62111; -73.93500
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyAlbany
Incorporated1832
Government
  TypeTown Council
  SupervisorDouglas LaGrange (D)
  Town Council
Members' List
Area
  Total
57.97 sq mi (150.14 km2)
  Land57.50 sq mi (148.92 km2)
  Water0.47 sq mi (1.21 km2)
Elevation
666 ft (203 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
9,096
  Estimate 
(2016)
8,760
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
12041 (Clarksville)
12067 (Feura Bush)
12186 (Voorheesville)
12009 (Altamont)
12054 (Delmar)
12158 (Selkirk)
12159 (Slingerlands)
12203 (Albany)
FIPS code36-001-50672
GNIS feature ID0979272
Websitewww.townofnewscotland.com

New Scotland is a town in Albany County, New York, United States. The population was 9,096 at the 2020 census.

The town is southwest of Albany, New York, the state capital. New Scotland is centrally located in the county.