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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 | 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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| Island Areas | | Island Areas | ||
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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. | ||
{{Place|Scotland}} | {{Place|Scotland}} | ||
[[Category:Scotland|Historical Geography]] | [[Category:Scotland|Historical Geography]] | ||