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Scotland was traditionally divided into Counties (or Shires). These boundaries remained in use for local government until 1974, after which they were substantially reformed into regions and since 1996 into council areas. Genealogical contexts use the old pre-1974 boundaries. | |||
== Other Maps == | == Other Maps == | ||
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[http://maps.nls.uk/townplans/index.html Ordnance Survey Scottish town plans], 1847-1895 (62 towns, including 1900 sheets of detailed maps) | [http://maps.nls.uk/townplans/index.html Ordnance Survey Scottish town plans], 1847-1895 (62 towns, including 1900 sheets of detailed maps) | ||
== | == Changes in 1974 and 1996 == | ||
In 1974 the British government reorganized the counties of Scotland. Twelve areas called ''regions'' were created from the original thirty-three counties. | In 1974 the British government reorganized the counties of Scotland. Twelve areas called ''regions'' were created from the original thirty-three counties. | ||
In 1996 the regions were replaced by 32 Council Areas. Often their names and boundaries are similiar to the original Counties, but not exactly the same. | |||
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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*Current maps show the new boundaries. | *Current maps show the new boundaries. | ||
*Current addresses are located in the new counties. The addresses use the current county structure. | *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. | *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.. | ||
== Use of the suffix 'shire' == | == Use of the suffix 'shire' == | ||