The village of Scotby is located within the county of Cumbria.
The Parish Church (a Grade II listed building) is called Scotby: All Saints and serves the parish of Scotby and Cotehill w Cumwhinton and the benefice of Scotby and Cotehill w Cumwhinton and belongs to the diocese of Carlisle.
Scotby is situated in the North West (England) region of the UK and is governed by Carlisle, council.
The village of Scotby is in the East Cumbria region of Cumbria within North West (England).