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Learn about the 32 council areas of Scotland, which are the current administrative units for local government. Find out the history, population, area and density of each council area, and the names of the former counties or shires.
A list of eight cities in Scotland with their names, nicknames, population, and history. See a map of the cities and their locations, and learn about their origins and status as royal burghs or bishoprics.
Learn about the historic subdivisions of Scotland, established in the Middle Ages and used as administrative units until 1975. Find out the names, origins and boundaries of the shires, and how they differ from counties and council areas.
Find out the most populous and smallest cities and towns in Scotland, as well as their council areas and status. The list is based on the National Records of Scotland data and includes localities and settlements with over 15,000 inhabitants.
Learn about the history and current structure of local government in Scotland, from counties and burghs to regions and districts. Find out how many local authorities there are in Scotland and what they are called.
Scotland is a country in Northern Europe, located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain and 790 surrounding islands. It has a varied geography, from mountains and hills to lowlands and coastlines, and a temperate, maritime climate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean.
This is a list of counties of Scotland created by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1889 and abolished in 1975 by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. The list includes the county town, area, and population density.
Learn how Scotland has been subdivided into regions and districts for various governmental purposes over time. Find links to different lists of local government areas, unitary authority areas, and Scottish Parliament constituencies and regions.