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==County changes made in 1974== | == County changes made in 1974 == | ||
In 1974 the British government reorganized the counties of Scotland. Twelve areas called ''regions'' were created from the original thirty-four counties. | |||
You should still begin with the pre-1974 county name when you start your genealogical research. | These changes should not seriously affect genealogical research, but be aware of the following issues: | ||
*Current maps show the new boundaries. | |||
*Current addresses are located in the new counties. The addresses use the current county structure. | |||
*If you are looking for a parish, city, or regional office that houses records, you will need to know the current address and the areas covered by the repository. | |||
You should still begin with the pre-1974 county name when you start your genealogical research. For a list of the pre-1974 counties, with links to their article pages, see below. | |||
==Use of the suffix 'shire'== | ==Use of the suffix 'shire'== | ||