1. Scotland Yard - Noun
2. Scotland Yard - Proper noun
the detective department of the metropolitan police force of London
Source: WordNetI just love family meetings. Very cozy, with the Christmas garlands round the fireplace and a nice pot of tea and a detective from Scotland Yard ready to arrest you. Rick Riordan
But first, the news: The House of Commons was sealed off today after police chased an escaped lunatic through the front door during Prime Minister's question time. A spokesman at Scotland Yard said it was like looking for a needle in a haystack. Ronnie Barker
I always wanted to play Lestrade of Scotland Yard 'cause he's a buffoon that gets to wear a uniform. I thought that would be fun. Tom Hanks
A brave Scotland Yard inspector ( Graham Chapman ) attempts to retrieve the joke, with the playing of very sombre music on gramophone records and the chanting of laments by fellow policemen to create a depressing mood. Source: Internet
A minute's silence was also held at New Scotland Yard and Croydon Police Station to pay tribute to Ratana, who joined the police force in 1991. Source: Internet
Braddon's later and better-remembered work, Aurora Floyd (printed in 1863 novel form, but serialized in 1862-63 citation ), also features a compelling detective in the person of Detective Grimstone of Scotland Yard. Source: Internet