Tayside
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Tayside (Scottish Gaelic: Taobh Tatha) was one of the nine regions used for local government in Scotland from 16 May 1975 to 31 March 1996. The region was named for the River Tay.
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Tayside Taobh Tatha | |
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Region | |
Area | |
2,903 sq mi (7519 km2) | |
Population | |
• 1981 | 397,055[1] |
• 1991 | 392,500[1] |
• 2019 | 416,080 (estimate) |
History | |
• Preceded by | Dundee Corporation Perthshire County Council Kinrosshire County Council Angus County Council |
• Origin | Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 |
• Created | 16 May 1975 |
• Abolished | 31 March 1996 |
• Succeeded by | Dundee City Council Perth & Kinross Angus |
Government | Tayside Regional Council |
• Type | Regional council |
• HQ | Tayside House, Dundee |
Subdivisions | |
• Type | Districts |
• Units | Angus, Dundee, Perth & Kinross |
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