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Scottish ales are close cousins to the English ales with the exception that they are usually darker, maltier, and have less carbonation. They range in color, maltiness and strength in the order of Scottish Light(60 Shilling), Scottish Heavy (70 Shilling), Scottish Export (80 Shilling), and the Strong Scotch (wee heavy). The term 60-80 shilling dates back to when beer was taxed by gravity and strength and is still the way to order a Scottish ale in a Highland pub. The Strong Scotch is usually dark brown, high in alcohol (6-8 percent) and can have a lightly smoky character. Here is the technical information for a Scottish Heavy Ale:

OG (Original Gravity): 1.035–1.040
FG (Finished Gravity): 1.010–1.014
IBU’s (International Bittering Units): 12–20
SRM (Standard Reference Method): 10-18
Alcohol (% by volume): 5.0–7.6
Examples: Samuel Smith’s MacAndrew’s Stock Ale, Scottish Courage’s McEwans Export