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The city of Stirling has the smallest population amongst Scotland's cities, with an estimated population of just over 37,000 inhabitants. In total, Scotland consists of eight cities, with multiple larger towns, the largest town being Paisley. The section "Localities" contains a list of basic populated areas ordered by population.
Scotland has eight cities. Edinburgh is the capital city and Glasgow is the most populous. Scottish towns were granted burghs or royal burgh status by Scottish kings, including by David I of Scotland and William the Lion. City status has later been granted by royal charter and letters patent.
List of places in the Scottish Borders; List of places in Shetland; List of places in South Ayrshire; List of places in South Lanarkshire; List of places in Stirling (district) List of places in the Tayside region of Scotland (historical region) List of places in West Dunbartonshire; List of places in West Lothian
Locality Population (2001) Area ()Population density; Arbroath: 22,785 767 29.7 Birkhill-Muirhead: 1936 228 8.5 Brechin: 7199 264 27.3 Carnoustie: 10,561 361
Scottish municipalities have existed in the form of burgh, royal burgh, cities and, currently most common, local councils. Between 1855 and 1975, valuation rolls in Scotland were divided into counties and burghs. A burgh was a Scottish town which had certain privileges conferred by a charter and had a town council to run its affairs.
Pages in category "Lists of places in Scotland" The following 40 pages are in this category, out of 40 total. ... List of towns and villages in the Scottish Highlands; I.
In 1996, there was a further reorganisation of Scottish local government, and a number of civil parishes lie in two or more council areas. The counties and county place-names are retained for Land Registrations, Lieutenancy areas, Chambers of Commerce, and various community organizations, although their administrations were taken over by ...
Pages in category "Cities in Scotland" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. ... Perth, Scotland; List of place names with royal styles in the ...