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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. See the "[[Scotland Maps|Maps]]" section of this outline for the county changes.  
In 1974 the British government reorganized the counties of Scotland. Twelve areas, called regions, were created from the original thirty-four counties. See [[Scotland Maps]] for the county changes.  


These changes should not seriously affect genealogical research, but be aware of the following issues:  
These changes should not seriously affect genealogical research, but be aware of the following issues:  
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You should begin with the pre-1974 county name when you start your genealogical research. Below is a list of the new counties with an indication of the old counties they cover.  
You should begin with the pre-1974 county name when you start your genealogical research. Below is a list of the new counties with an indication of the old counties they cover.  


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Click [[Scotland Old Counties pre 1974 and New Counties post 1974|here]] for more information about Scotlands counties, including links to records.  
Click [[Scotland Old Counties pre 1974 and New Counties post 1974|here]] for more information about Scotlands counties, including links to records.  


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[[Category:Scotland|Historical Geography]]
[[Category:Scotland|Historical Geography]]
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