Resident in Highlands cottage? (4)

I believe the answer is:

scot

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'resident' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'in highlands cottage?' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates a hidden word.
'SCOT' can be found hidden inside 'highlands cottage'.

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(Other definitions for scot that I've seen before include "Native of northern Great Britain" , "North Briton" , "A Caledonian?" , "Northerner; old tax" , "Eg Aberdonian" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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