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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. | In 1974 the British government reorganized the counties of Scotland. Twelve areas called ''regions'' were created from the original thirty-four counties. | ||
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*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. | *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. | 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 Wiki article pages, see below. | ||
==Use of the suffix 'shire'== | ==Use of the suffix 'shire'== | ||