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[[Image:Map of Scotland Counties.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-1974 counties of Scotland]] | [[Image:Map of Scotland Counties.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-1974 counties of Scotland]] | ||
[[Image:Scotland1974+.jpg|thumb|right|Post-1974 Scotland counties]] | |||
== County changes made in 1974 == | == County changes made in 1974 == | ||
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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. | ||
However, you should still use 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. | However, you should still use 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' == | ||