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=== Introduction === | |||
Learning about the places where your ancestors lived helps you understand the records about them. Local histories and gazetteers contain information about: | Learning about the places where your ancestors lived helps you understand the records about them. Local histories and gazetteers contain information about: | ||
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GREAT BRITAIN - HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY | GREAT BRITAIN - HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY | ||
Maps are also very valuable for determining historical geography. See [[Scotland_Maps|Scotland Maps]] for more information. | |||
=== 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 [[ | In 1974 the British government reorganized the counties of Scotland. Twelve areas, called regions, were created from the original thirty-four counties. See [[Scotland Old Counties pre 1974 and New Counties post 1974|Scotland Old and New Counties]] 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: | ||