text: is england scotland and wales actually seperate countries in a sense but part of the larger united kingdom? it gets somewhat confusing,,especially when you ask someone where they are traveling to they typically say england,,or scotland,,not the united kingdom. yes they are separate countries but under the same state administration (although with, to different degrees, their own assemblies).  scotland is unique in having its own legal system.  there is free movement between these countries ... all hold uk passports.  it is no more complicated than me saying i am going to florida or texas on holiday rather than just america.  hoe that helps but if you need more drop me a note.