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*The islands (to the west and north of Scotland). | *The islands (to the west and north of Scotland). | ||
These regions were historically divided into thirty- | These regions were historically divided into thirty-four counties (see below). In addition, there are seven cities--Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Stirling and Perth--which received their status from the government by letters patent. | ||
In addition, there are seven cities--Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Stirling and Perth--which received their status from the government by letters patent. | |||
The following books explain more about Scottish historical geography. You can find these and similar materials at the Family History Library and many other research libraries. | The following books explain more about Scottish historical geography. You can find these and similar materials at the Family History Library and many other research libraries. | ||
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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. | 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 [[Scotland Old Counties pre 1974 and New Counties post 1974|Scotland | 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: | ||