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List of burghs in Scotland

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List of burghs in Scotland

The following list includes all effective burghs in Scotland from the coming into force of the Burgh Police (Scotland) Act 1892 (55 & 56 Vict. c. 55), in 1893. "Ineffective" burghs, which had not used legislation to adopt a "police system", take on local government duties and reform their town councils, were abolished on this date. Burgh ( BURR-ə) is the Scots term for a town or a municipality. It corresponds to the Scandinavian Borg and the English Borough. Burghs are listed below under the name of the county to which they belonged. The county boundaries used are those effective for local government purposes from circa 1890 until 1975. During this period four burghs were also counties, or counties of cities in Scotland.

Tables

· Counties of cities
Aberdeen royal burgh (County of a City from 1899 - previously straddled Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire)
Aberdeen royal burgh (County of a City from 1899 - previously straddled Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire)
Burgh
Aberdeen royal burgh (County of a City from 1899 - previously straddled Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire)
Date of adoption of police system
1862 .mw- .mw- [note a]
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh from 1124
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Aberdeen Burghs 1708 to 1832 Aberdeen burgh constituency 1832 to 1885
Dundee royal burgh (County of a city from 1894 - previously in Forfarshire)
Dundee royal burgh (County of a city from 1894 - previously in Forfarshire)
Burgh
Dundee royal burgh (County of a city from 1894 - previously in Forfarshire)
Date of adoption of police system
1837
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh from 1191–1195
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Perth Burghs 1708 to 1832 Dundee burgh constituency 1832 to 1950
Edinburgh royal burgh (County of a City from 13th century)
Edinburgh royal burgh (County of a City from 13th century)
Burgh
Edinburgh royal burgh (County of a City from 13th century)
Date of adoption of police system
1805 (by Private Act)
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh from 1124–1127
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Edinburgh burgh constituency 1708 to 1885
Glasgow royal burgh (County of a City from 1893 - previously in Lanarkshire)
Glasgow royal burgh (County of a City from 1893 - previously in Lanarkshire)
Burgh
Glasgow royal burgh (County of a City from 1893 - previously in Lanarkshire)
Date of adoption of police system
1800 (by Private Act)[note b]
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1611
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Clyde Burghs 1708 to 1832 Glasgow burgh constituency 1832 to 1885
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Aberdeen royal burgh (County of a City from 1899 - previously straddled Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire)
note a]
Royal burgh from 1124
One of the Aberdeen Burghs 1708 to 1832 Aberdeen burgh constituency 1832 to 1885
Dundee royal burgh (County of a city from 1894 - previously in Forfarshire)
1837
Royal burgh from 1191–1195
One of the Perth Burghs 1708 to 1832 Dundee burgh constituency 1832 to 1950
Edinburgh royal burgh (County of a City from 13th century)
1805 (by Private Act)
Royal burgh from 1124–1127
Edinburgh burgh constituency 1708 to 1885
Glasgow royal burgh (County of a City from 1893 - previously in Lanarkshire)
1800 (by Private Act)[note b]
Royal burgh 1611
One of the Clyde Burghs 1708 to 1832 Glasgow burgh constituency 1832 to 1885
· Aberdeenshire
Inverurie royal burgh
Inverurie royal burgh
Burgh
Inverurie royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1867
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1558
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Elgin Burghs 1708 to 1918
Kintore royal burgh
Kintore royal burgh
Burgh
Kintore royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1873
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1506-7
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Elgin Burghs 1708 to 1918
Ballater burgh
Ballater burgh
Burgh
Ballater burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1891
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Ellon burgh
Ellon burgh
Burgh
Ellon burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1893
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1707
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Fraserburgh burgh
Fraserburgh burgh
Burgh
Fraserburgh burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1840
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1546 Burgh of regality 1601
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Huntly burgh
Huntly burgh
Burgh
Huntly burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1834
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1488 Burgh of regality 1684
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Old Meldrum
Old Meldrum
Burgh
Old Meldrum
Date of adoption of police system
1893
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1671
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Peterhead burgh
Peterhead burgh
Burgh
Peterhead burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1860
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1587 Parliamentary burgh 1832
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Elgin Burghs 1832 to 1918
Rattray
Rattray
Burgh
Rattray
Date of adoption of police system
N/A
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1563
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Rosehearty
Rosehearty
Burgh
Rosehearty
Date of adoption of police system
1892
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1681
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Turriff burgh
Turriff burgh
Burgh
Turriff burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1858
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1512
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Inverurie royal burgh
1867
Royal burgh 1558
One of the Elgin Burghs 1708 to 1918
Kintore royal burgh
1873
Royal burgh 1506-7
One of the Elgin Burghs 1708 to 1918
Ballater burgh
1891
None
None
Ellon burgh
1893
Burgh of barony 1707
None
Fraserburgh burgh
1840
Burgh of barony 1546 Burgh of regality 1601
None
Huntly burgh
1834
Burgh of barony 1488 Burgh of regality 1684
None
Old Meldrum
1893
Burgh of barony 1671
None
Peterhead burgh
1860
Burgh of barony 1587 Parliamentary burgh 1832
One of the Elgin Burghs 1832 to 1918
Rattray
N/A
Royal burgh 1563
None
Rosehearty
1892
Burgh of barony 1681
None
Turriff burgh
1858
Burgh of barony 1512
None
· Angus (also known as <i>Forfarshire</i>)
Arbroath royal burgh
Arbroath royal burgh
Burgh
Arbroath royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1836
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1599 [or perhaps 1555, when Johne Lyne was a commissioner for "Abirbrothok" at a convention of the royal burghs of Scotland.
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Aberdeen Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Montrose Burghs 1832 to 1950
Brechin royal burgh
Brechin royal burgh
Burgh
Brechin royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1893?
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh status ratified 1641
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Aberdeen Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Montrose Burghs 1832 to 1950
Forfar royal burgh
Forfar royal burgh
Burgh
Forfar royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1857
Earlier burghal history
Created royal burgh c 1123 - 62
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Perth Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Montrose Burghs 1832 to 1950
Montrose royal burgh
Montrose royal burgh
Burgh
Montrose royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1833
Earlier burghal history
Created royal burgh by c 1124 - 53
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Aberdeen Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Montrose Burghs 1832 to 1950
Broughty Ferry burgh - now part of Dundee
Broughty Ferry burgh - now part of Dundee
Burgh
Broughty Ferry burgh - now part of Dundee
Date of adoption of police system
1864–1913 ‡
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Carnoustie burgh
Carnoustie burgh
Burgh
Carnoustie burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1889
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Kirriemuir burgh
Kirriemuir burgh
Burgh
Kirriemuir burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1834
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1459 Burgh of regality 1670
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Monifieth burgh
Monifieth burgh
Burgh
Monifieth burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1895
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Arbroath royal burgh
1836
Royal burgh 1599 [or perhaps 1555, when Johne Lyne was a commissioner for "Abirbrothok" at a convention of the royal burghs of Scotland.
One of the Aberdeen Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Montrose Burghs 1832 to 1950
Brechin royal burgh
1893?
Royal burgh status ratified 1641
One of the Aberdeen Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Montrose Burghs 1832 to 1950
Forfar royal burgh
1857
Created royal burgh c 1123 - 62
One of the Perth Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Montrose Burghs 1832 to 1950
Montrose royal burgh
1833
Created royal burgh by c 1124 - 53
One of the Aberdeen Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Montrose Burghs 1832 to 1950
Broughty Ferry burgh - now part of Dundee
1864–1913 ‡
None
None
Carnoustie burgh
1889
None
None
Kirriemuir burgh
1834
Burgh of barony 1459 Burgh of regality 1670
None
Monifieth burgh
1895
None
None
· Argyll
Campbeltown royal burgh
Campbeltown royal burgh
Burgh
Campbeltown royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1846
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1700 Previously burgh of barony 1667
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Ayr Burghs 1708 to 1832
Inveraray royal burgh
Inveraray royal burgh
Burgh
Inveraray royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1833
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1648 Previously burgh of barony 1474
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Ayr Burghs 1708 to 1832
Dunoon burgh
Dunoon burgh
Burgh
Dunoon burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1868
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1835
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Lochgilphead burgh
Lochgilphead burgh
Burgh
Lochgilphead burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1858
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Oban burgh
Oban burgh
Burgh
Oban burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1862
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1820 Parliamentary burgh 1832
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Ayr Burghs 1832 to 1918
Tobermory burgh
Tobermory burgh
Burgh
Tobermory burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1875
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Campbeltown royal burgh
1846
Royal burgh 1700 Previously burgh of barony 1667
One of the Ayr Burghs 1708 to 1832
Inveraray royal burgh
1833
Royal burgh 1648 Previously burgh of barony 1474
One of the Ayr Burghs 1708 to 1832
Dunoon burgh
1868
Burgh of barony 1835
None
Lochgilphead burgh
1858
None
None
Oban burgh
1862
Burgh of barony 1820 Parliamentary burgh 1832
One of the Ayr Burghs 1832 to 1918
Tobermory burgh
1875
None
None
· Ayrshire
Ayr royal burgh
Ayr royal burgh
Burgh
Ayr royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1850
Earlier burghal history
Created royal burgh c. 1203-6
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Ayr Burghs 1708 to 1950
Irvine royal burgh
Irvine royal burgh
Burgh
Irvine royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1875
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1372
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Ayr Burghs 1708 to 1950
Ardrossan burgh
Ardrossan burgh
Burgh
Ardrossan burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1865
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1846
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Ayr Burghs 1918 to 1950
Cumnock and Holmhead burgh
Cumnock and Holmhead burgh
Burgh
Cumnock and Holmhead burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1866
Earlier burghal history
Cumnock created burgh of barony 1680
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Darvel burgh
Darvel burgh
Burgh
Darvel burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1873
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Galston burgh
Galston burgh
Burgh
Galston burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1864
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Girvan burgh
Girvan burgh
Burgh
Girvan burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1889
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1668
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Kilmarnock burgh
Kilmarnock burgh
Burgh
Kilmarnock burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1847
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1592 Parliamentary burgh 1832
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Kilmarnock Burghs 1832 to 1918
Kilwinning burgh
Kilwinning burgh
Burgh
Kilwinning burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1889
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Largs burgh
Largs burgh
Burgh
Largs burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1876
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1595 (as Newton of Gogo, re-erected as Largs 1629)
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Maybole burgh
Maybole burgh
Burgh
Maybole burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1857
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1516
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Newmilns and Greenholm burgh
Newmilns and Greenholm burgh
Burgh
Newmilns and Greenholm burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1834
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1490 Burgh of regality 1707
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Prestwick burgh
Prestwick burgh
Burgh
Prestwick burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1903
Earlier burghal history
Ancient burgh of barony dating from 10th century Confirmed 1600
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Ayr Burghs 1918 to 1950
Saltcoats burgh
Saltcoats burgh
Burgh
Saltcoats burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1885
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1529 Confirmed 1586
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Ayr Burghs 1918 to 1950
Stevenston burgh
Stevenston burgh
Burgh
Stevenston burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1952
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Stewarton burgh
Stewarton burgh
Burgh
Stewarton burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1868
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Troon burgh
Troon burgh
Burgh
Troon burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1896
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Ayr Burghs 1918 to 1950
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Ayr royal burgh
1850
Created royal burgh c. 1203-6
One of the Ayr Burghs 1708 to 1950
Irvine royal burgh
1875
Royal burgh 1372
One of the Ayr Burghs 1708 to 1950
Ardrossan burgh
1865
Burgh of barony 1846
One of the Ayr Burghs 1918 to 1950
Cumnock and Holmhead burgh
1866
Cumnock created burgh of barony 1680
None
Darvel burgh
1873
None
None
Galston burgh
1864
None
None
Girvan burgh
1889
Burgh of barony 1668
None
Kilmarnock burgh
1847
Burgh of barony 1592 Parliamentary burgh 1832
One of the Kilmarnock Burghs 1832 to 1918
Kilwinning burgh
1889
None
None
Largs burgh
1876
Burgh of barony 1595 (as Newton of Gogo, re-erected as Largs 1629)
None
Maybole burgh
1857
Burgh of barony 1516
None
Newmilns and Greenholm burgh
1834
Burgh of barony 1490 Burgh of regality 1707
None
Prestwick burgh
1903
Ancient burgh of barony dating from 10th century Confirmed 1600
One of the Ayr Burghs 1918 to 1950
Saltcoats burgh
1885
Burgh of barony 1529 Confirmed 1586
One of the Ayr Burghs 1918 to 1950
Stevenston burgh
1952
None
None
Stewarton burgh
1868
None
None
Troon burgh
1896
None
One of the Ayr Burghs 1918 to 1950
· Banffshire
Banff royal burgh
Banff royal burgh
Burgh
Banff royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1840
Earlier burghal history
Created royal burgh c. 1203-6
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Elgin Burghs 1708 to 1918
Cullen royal burgh
Cullen royal burgh
Burgh
Cullen royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1870
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1372
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Elgin Burghs 1708 to 1918
Aberchirder burgh
Aberchirder burgh
Burgh
Aberchirder burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1889
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Aberlour burgh
Aberlour burgh
Burgh
Aberlour burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1894
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1814
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Buckie burgh
Buckie burgh
Burgh
Buckie burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1888
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Dufftown burgh
Dufftown burgh
Burgh
Dufftown burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1863
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Findochty burgh
Findochty burgh
Burgh
Findochty burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1915
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Keith burgh
Keith burgh
Burgh
Keith burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1889
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Macduff burgh
Macduff burgh
Burgh
Macduff burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1853
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1528
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Portknockie burgh
Portknockie burgh
Burgh
Portknockie burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1912
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Portsoy burgh
Portsoy burgh
Burgh
Portsoy burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1889
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1550
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Banff royal burgh
1840
Created royal burgh c. 1203-6
One of the Elgin Burghs 1708 to 1918
Cullen royal burgh
1870
Royal burgh 1372
One of the Elgin Burghs 1708 to 1918
Aberchirder burgh
1889
None
None
Aberlour burgh
1894
Burgh of barony 1814
None
Buckie burgh
1888
None
None
Dufftown burgh
1863
None
None
Findochty burgh
1915
None
None
Keith burgh
1889
None
None
Macduff burgh
1853
Burgh of barony 1528
None
Portknockie burgh
1912
None
None
Portsoy burgh
1889
Burgh of barony 1550
None
· Berwickshire
Lauder royal burgh
Lauder royal burgh
Burgh
Lauder royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1875
Earlier burghal history
Confirmed 1502
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Haddington Burghs 1708 to 1885
Coldstream burgh
Coldstream burgh
Burgh
Coldstream burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1833
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1621
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Duns burgh
Duns burgh
Burgh
Duns burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1842
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1490
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Eyemouth burgh
Eyemouth burgh
Burgh
Eyemouth burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1866
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1598
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Lauder royal burgh
1875
Confirmed 1502
One of the Haddington Burghs 1708 to 1885
Coldstream burgh
1833
Burgh of barony 1621
None
Duns burgh
1842
Burgh of barony 1490
None
Eyemouth burgh
1866
Burgh of barony 1598
None
· Buteshire
Rothesay royal burgh
Rothesay royal burgh
Burgh
Rothesay royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1846
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1401
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Ayr Burghs 1708 to 1832
Millport burgh
Millport burgh
Burgh
Millport burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1864
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Rothesay royal burgh
1846
Royal burgh 1401
One of the Ayr Burghs 1708 to 1832
Millport burgh
1864
None
None
· Caithness
Wick royal burgh
Wick royal burgh
Burgh
Wick royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1862
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1589
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Tain Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Wick Burghs 1832 to 1918
Thurso burgh
Thurso burgh
Burgh
Thurso burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1841
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1633
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Wick royal burgh
1862
Royal burgh 1589
One of the Tain Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Wick Burghs 1832 to 1918
Thurso burgh
1841
Burgh of barony 1633
None
· Clackmannanshire
Alloa burgh
Alloa burgh
Burgh
Alloa burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1854
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of regality 1497, reerected 1620
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Alva burgh
Alva burgh
Burgh
Alva burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1876
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Dollar burgh
Dollar burgh
Burgh
Dollar burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1891
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of regality 1702
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Tillicoultry burgh
Tillicoultry burgh
Burgh
Tillicoultry burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1871
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1634
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Alloa burgh
1854
Burgh of regality 1497, reerected 1620
None
Alva burgh
1876
None
None
Dollar burgh
1891
Burgh of regality 1702
None
Tillicoultry burgh
1871
Burgh of barony 1634
None
· Dumfriesshire
Annan royal burgh
Annan royal burgh
Burgh
Annan royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1858
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh by 1532
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Dumfries Burghs 1708 to 1918
Dumfries royal burgh
Dumfries royal burgh
Burgh
Dumfries royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1833
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh c 1186 Absorbed Maxwelltown burgh (Kirkcudbrightshire) in 1930
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Dumfries Burghs 1708 to 1918
Lochmaben royal burgh
Lochmaben royal burgh
Burgh
Lochmaben royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1858
Earlier burghal history
Confirmed 1612 Recognised as royal burgh by 1447
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Dumfries Burghs 1708 to 1918
Sanquhar royal burgh
Sanquhar royal burgh
Burgh
Sanquhar royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1890
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1598 Originally burgh of barony 1484
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Dumfries Burghs 1708 to 1918
Langholm burgh
Langholm burgh
Burgh
Langholm burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1845
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1621 Burgh of regality 1687
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Lockerbie burgh
Lockerbie burgh
Burgh
Lockerbie burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1863
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Moffat burgh
Moffat burgh
Burgh
Moffat burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1864
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of regality 1648 Confirmed 1662
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Annan royal burgh
1858
Royal burgh by 1532
One of the Dumfries Burghs 1708 to 1918
Dumfries royal burgh
1833
Royal burgh c 1186 Absorbed Maxwelltown burgh (Kirkcudbrightshire) in 1930
One of the Dumfries Burghs 1708 to 1918
Lochmaben royal burgh
1858
Confirmed 1612 Recognised as royal burgh by 1447
One of the Dumfries Burghs 1708 to 1918
Sanquhar royal burgh
1890
Royal burgh 1598 Originally burgh of barony 1484
One of the Dumfries Burghs 1708 to 1918
Langholm burgh
1845
Burgh of barony 1621 Burgh of regality 1687
None
Lockerbie burgh
1863
None
None
Moffat burgh
1864
Burgh of regality 1648 Confirmed 1662
None
· Dunbartonshire
Dumbarton royal burgh
Dumbarton royal burgh
Burgh
Dumbarton royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1833
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh by 1532
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Clyde Burghs 1708 to 1832, of the Kilmarnock Burghs 1832 to 1918 and of the Dumbarton Burghs 1918 to 1950
Bearsden burgh
Bearsden burgh
Burgh
Bearsden burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1958
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Clydebank burgh
Clydebank burgh
Burgh
Clydebank burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1886
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Dumbarton Burghs 1918 to 1950
Cove and Kilcreggan burgh
Cove and Kilcreggan burgh
Burgh
Cove and Kilcreggan burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1865
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Cumbernauld burgh
Cumbernauld burgh
Burgh
Cumbernauld burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1968
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1649 - 1893
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Helensburgh burgh
Helensburgh burgh
Burgh
Helensburgh burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1846
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1802
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Kirkintilloch burgh
Kirkintilloch burgh
Burgh
Kirkintilloch burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1836
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1526
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Milngavie burgh
Milngavie burgh
Burgh
Milngavie burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1875
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of regality 1648 Confirmed 1662
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Dumbarton royal burgh
1833
Royal burgh by 1532
One of the Clyde Burghs 1708 to 1832, of the Kilmarnock Burghs 1832 to 1918 and of the Dumbarton Burghs 1918 to 1950
Bearsden burgh
1958
None
None
Clydebank burgh
1886
None
One of the Dumbarton Burghs 1918 to 1950
Cove and Kilcreggan burgh
1865
None
None
Cumbernauld burgh
1968
Burgh of barony 1649 - 1893
None
Helensburgh burgh
1846
Burgh of barony 1802
None
Kirkintilloch burgh
1836
Burgh of barony 1526
None
Milngavie burgh
1875
Burgh of regality 1648 Confirmed 1662
None
· East Lothian (also known as <i>Haddingtonshire</i>)
Dunbar royal burgh
Dunbar royal burgh
Burgh
Dunbar royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1863
Earlier burghal history
'Free' burgh 1370
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Haddington Burghs 1708 to 1885
Haddington royal burgh
Haddington royal burgh
Burgh
Haddington royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1858
Earlier burghal history
Created royal burgh c 1124 - 53
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Haddington Burghs 1708 to 1885
North Berwick royal burgh
North Berwick royal burgh
Burgh
North Berwick royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1860
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh by 1425
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Haddington Burghs 1708 to 1885
Cockenzie and Port Seton burgh
Cockenzie and Port Seton burgh
Burgh
Cockenzie and Port Seton burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1885
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony (as Cockenzie) 1591 Burgh of regality (as Winton) 1686
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
East Linton burgh
East Linton burgh
Burgh
East Linton burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1863
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Prestonpans burgh
Prestonpans burgh
Burgh
Prestonpans burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1862
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1552
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Tranent burgh
Tranent burgh
Burgh
Tranent burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1860
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1542
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Dunbar royal burgh
1863
'Free' burgh 1370
One of the Haddington Burghs 1708 to 1885
Haddington royal burgh
1858
Created royal burgh c 1124 - 53
One of the Haddington Burghs 1708 to 1885
North Berwick royal burgh
1860
Royal burgh by 1425
One of the Haddington Burghs 1708 to 1885
Cockenzie and Port Seton burgh
1885
Burgh of barony (as Cockenzie) 1591 Burgh of regality (as Winton) 1686
None
East Linton burgh
1863
None
None
Prestonpans burgh
1862
Burgh of barony 1552
None
Tranent burgh
1860
Burgh of barony 1542
None
· Fife
Anstruther Easter royal burgh
Anstruther Easter royal burgh
Burgh
Anstruther Easter royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1841–1929 †
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1583, previously burgh of barony 1572
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Anstruther Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the St Andrews Burghs 1832 to 1918
Anstruther Wester royal burgh
Anstruther Wester royal burgh
Burgh
Anstruther Wester royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1893?–1929 †
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1587, previously burgh of barony 1541
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Anstruther Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the St Andrews Burghs 1832 to 1918
Auchtermuchty royal burgh
Auchtermuchty royal burgh
Burgh
Auchtermuchty royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1874
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1517
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burntisland royal burgh
Burntisland royal burgh
Burgh
Burntisland royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1833
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1541
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Dysart Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Kirkcaldy Burghs 1832 to 1950
Crail royal burgh
Crail royal burgh
Burgh
Crail royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1893?
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh since 1198, chartered 1314 - 29
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Anstruther Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the St Andrews Burghs 1832 to 1918
Culross royal burgh
Culross royal burgh
Burgh
Culross royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1893?
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1592 Previously burgh of barony 1490
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Stirling Burghs 1708 to 1918
Cupar royal burgh
Cupar royal burgh
Burgh
Cupar royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1834
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh by 1327
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Perth Burghs 1708 to 1832
Dunfermline royal burgh
Dunfermline royal burgh
Burgh
Dunfermline royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1811 - by private act
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh status restored 1594
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Stirling Burghs 1708 to 1918 and of the Dunfermline Burghs 1918 to 1950
Dysart royal burgh
Dysart royal burgh
Burgh
Dysart royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1834–1930 ‡
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1587 Previously burgh of barony 1510
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Dysart Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Kirkcaldy Burghs 1832 to 1950
Earlsferry royal burgh
Earlsferry royal burgh
Burgh
Earlsferry royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1893?–1929 †
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh status confirmed 1589
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Elie and Earlsferry royal burgh
Elie and Earlsferry royal burgh
Burgh
Elie and Earlsferry royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1929 †
Earlier burghal history
Created 1929 from two burghs
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Falkland royal burgh
Falkland royal burgh
Burgh
Falkland royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1893?
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1458
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Inverkeithing royal burgh
Inverkeithing royal burgh
Burgh
Inverkeithing royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1892
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 13th century
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Stirling Burghs 1708 to 1918 and of the Dunfermline Burghs 1918 to 1950
Kilrenny royal burgh
Kilrenny royal burgh
Burgh
Kilrenny royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1848–1929 †
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1592, previously burgh of regality 1578
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Anstruther Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the St Andrews Burghs 1832 to 1918
Kilrenny, Anstruther Easter and Anstruther Wester royal burgh
Kilrenny, Anstruther Easter and Anstruther Wester royal burgh
Burgh
Kilrenny, Anstruther Easter and Anstruther Wester royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1929
Earlier burghal history
Created 1929 from three royal burghs
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Kincardine burgh
Kincardine burgh
Burgh
Kincardine burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Not adopted. Burgh abolished 1893
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1663
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Kinghorn royal burgh
Kinghorn royal burgh
Burgh
Kinghorn royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1833
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 12th century
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Dysart Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Kirkcaldy Burghs 1832 to 1950
Kirkcaldy royal burgh
Kirkcaldy royal burgh
Burgh
Kirkcaldy royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1811 (by private act)
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1644 Previously ecclesiastical burgh Absorbed Dysart royal burgh 1930
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Dysart Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Kirkcaldy Burghs 1832 to 1950
Newburgh royal burgh
Newburgh royal burgh
Burgh
Newburgh royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1850s
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1631, previously burgh of regality 1600
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Pittenweem royal burgh
Pittenweem royal burgh
Burgh
Pittenweem royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1842
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1541, burgh of barony 1526
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Anstruther Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the St Andrews Burghs 1832 to 1918
St Andrews royal burgh
St Andrews royal burgh
Burgh
St Andrews royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1893?
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1620 Previously burgh of regality 1614 and ecclesiastical burgh (12th century)
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Perth Burghs 1708 to 1832
Buckhaven and Methil burgh
Buckhaven and Methil burgh
Burgh
Buckhaven and Methil burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1891
Earlier burghal history
Buckhaven burgh of barony 1662, did not endure
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Kirkcaldy Burghs 1918 to 1950
Cowdenbeath burgh
Cowdenbeath burgh
Burgh
Cowdenbeath burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1890
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Dunfermline Burghs 1918 to 1950
Elie burgh
Elie burgh
Burgh
Elie burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1865–1929 †
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1599
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Ladybank burgh
Ladybank burgh
Burgh
Ladybank burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1877
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Leslie burgh
Leslie burgh
Burgh
Leslie burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1865
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony (as Leslie Green) 1458
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Leven burgh
Leven burgh
Burgh
Leven burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1867
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1609
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Lochgelly burgh
Lochgelly burgh
Burgh
Lochgelly burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1876
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Dunfermline Burghs 1918 to 1950
Markinch burgh
Markinch burgh
Burgh
Markinch burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1891
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1673
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Newport-on-Tay burgh
Newport-on-Tay burgh
Burgh
Newport-on-Tay burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1887
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
St. Monance burgh
St. Monance burgh
Burgh
St. Monance burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1933
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1596
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Tayport burgh
Tayport burgh
Burgh
Tayport burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1887
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony (as Ferry-Port on Craig)1599 Burgh of regality (as Ferry-Port on Craig)1725
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Anstruther Easter royal burgh
1841–1929 †
Royal burgh 1583, previously burgh of barony 1572
One of the Anstruther Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the St Andrews Burghs 1832 to 1918
Anstruther Wester royal burgh
1893?–1929 †
Royal burgh 1587, previously burgh of barony 1541
One of the Anstruther Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the St Andrews Burghs 1832 to 1918
Auchtermuchty royal burgh
1874
Royal burgh 1517
None
Burntisland royal burgh
1833
Royal burgh 1541
One of the Dysart Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Kirkcaldy Burghs 1832 to 1950
Crail royal burgh
1893?
Royal burgh since 1198, chartered 1314 - 29
One of the Anstruther Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the St Andrews Burghs 1832 to 1918
Culross royal burgh
1893?
Royal burgh 1592 Previously burgh of barony 1490
One of the Stirling Burghs 1708 to 1918
Cupar royal burgh
1834
Royal burgh by 1327
One of the Perth Burghs 1708 to 1832
Dunfermline royal burgh
1811 - by private act
Royal burgh status restored 1594
One of the Stirling Burghs 1708 to 1918 and of the Dunfermline Burghs 1918 to 1950
Dysart royal burgh
1834–1930 ‡
Royal burgh 1587 Previously burgh of barony 1510
One of the Dysart Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Kirkcaldy Burghs 1832 to 1950
Earlsferry royal burgh
1893?–1929 †
Royal burgh status confirmed 1589
None
Elie and Earlsferry royal burgh
1929 †
Created 1929 from two burghs
None
Falkland royal burgh
1893?
Royal burgh 1458
None
Inverkeithing royal burgh
1892
Royal burgh 13th century
One of the Stirling Burghs 1708 to 1918 and of the Dunfermline Burghs 1918 to 1950
Kilrenny royal burgh
1848–1929 †
Royal burgh 1592, previously burgh of regality 1578
One of the Anstruther Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the St Andrews Burghs 1832 to 1918
Kilrenny, Anstruther Easter and Anstruther Wester royal burgh
1929
Created 1929 from three royal burghs
None
Kincardine burgh
Not adopted. Burgh abolished 1893
Burgh of barony 1663
None
Kinghorn royal burgh
1833
Royal burgh 12th century
One of the Dysart Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Kirkcaldy Burghs 1832 to 1950
Kirkcaldy royal burgh
1811 (by private act)
Royal burgh 1644 Previously ecclesiastical burgh Absorbed Dysart royal burgh 1930
One of the Dysart Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Kirkcaldy Burghs 1832 to 1950
Newburgh royal burgh
1850s
Royal burgh 1631, previously burgh of regality 1600
None
Pittenweem royal burgh
1842
Royal burgh 1541, burgh of barony 1526
One of the Anstruther Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the St Andrews Burghs 1832 to 1918
St Andrews royal burgh
1893?
Royal burgh 1620 Previously burgh of regality 1614 and ecclesiastical burgh (12th century)
One of the Perth Burghs 1708 to 1832
Buckhaven and Methil burgh
1891
Buckhaven burgh of barony 1662, did not endure
One of the Kirkcaldy Burghs 1918 to 1950
Cowdenbeath burgh
1890
None
One of the Dunfermline Burghs 1918 to 1950
Elie burgh
1865–1929 †
Burgh of barony 1599
None
Ladybank burgh
1877
None
None
Leslie burgh
1865
Burgh of barony (as Leslie Green) 1458
None
Leven burgh
1867
Burgh of barony 1609
None
Lochgelly burgh
1876
None
One of the Dunfermline Burghs 1918 to 1950
Markinch burgh
1891
Burgh of barony 1673
None
Newport-on-Tay burgh
1887
None
None
St. Monance burgh
1933
Burgh of barony 1596
None
Tayport burgh
1887
Burgh of barony (as Ferry-Port on Craig)1599 Burgh of regality (as Ferry-Port on Craig)1725
None
· Inverness-shire
Inverness royal burgh
Inverness royal burgh
Burgh
Inverness royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1862
Earlier burghal history
Created royal burgh c 1130 - 53
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Inverness Burghs 1708 to 1918
Fort William burgh
Fort William burgh
Burgh
Fort William burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1875
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony as Gordonsburgh 1618
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Kingussie burgh
Kingussie burgh
Burgh
Kingussie burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1867
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1464
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Inverness royal burgh
1862
Created royal burgh c 1130 - 53
One of the Inverness Burghs 1708 to 1918
Fort William burgh
1875
Burgh of barony as Gordonsburgh 1618
None
Kingussie burgh
1867
Burgh of barony 1464
None
· Kincardineshire
Inverbervie royal burgh
Inverbervie royal burgh
Burgh
Inverbervie royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1893?
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh by 1341
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Aberdeen Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Montrose Burghs 1832 to 1950
Banchory burgh
Banchory burgh
Burgh
Banchory burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1885
Earlier burghal history
May have been a burgh of barony 1805
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Laurencekirk burgh
Laurencekirk burgh
Burgh
Laurencekirk burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1889
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1779
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Stonehaven burgh
Stonehaven burgh
Burgh
Stonehaven burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1889
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1587
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Inverbervie royal burgh
1893?
Royal burgh by 1341
One of the Aberdeen Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Montrose Burghs 1832 to 1950
Banchory burgh
1885
May have been a burgh of barony 1805
None
Laurencekirk burgh
1889
Burgh of barony 1779
None
Stonehaven burgh
1889
Burgh of barony 1587
None
· Kinross-shire
Kinross burgh
Kinross burgh
Burgh
Kinross burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1864
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1541 Burgh of regality 1685
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Kinross burgh
1864
Burgh of barony 1541 Burgh of regality 1685
None
· Kirkcudbrightshire
Kirkcudbright royal burgh
Kirkcudbright royal burgh
Burgh
Kirkcudbright royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1893?
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1445
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Dumfries Burghs 1708 to 1918
New Galloway royal burgh
New Galloway royal burgh
Burgh
New Galloway royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1892
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1630
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Wigtown Burghs 1708 to 1885
Castle Douglas burgh
Castle Douglas burgh
Burgh
Castle Douglas burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1862
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1791
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Dalbeattie burgh
Dalbeattie burgh
Burgh
Dalbeattie burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1858
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Gatehouse of Fleet burgh
Gatehouse of Fleet burgh
Burgh
Gatehouse of Fleet burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1852
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1795
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Maxwelltown burgh
Maxwelltown burgh
Burgh
Maxwelltown burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1833–1931 †
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1810
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Kirkcudbright royal burgh
1893?
Royal burgh 1445
One of the Dumfries Burghs 1708 to 1918
New Galloway royal burgh
1892
Royal burgh 1630
One of the Wigtown Burghs 1708 to 1885
Castle Douglas burgh
1862
Burgh of barony 1791
None
Dalbeattie burgh
1858
None
None
Gatehouse of Fleet burgh
1852
Burgh of barony 1795
None
Maxwelltown burgh
1833–1931 †
Burgh of barony 1810
None
· Lanarkshire
Lanark royal burgh
Lanark royal burgh
Burgh
Lanark royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1855
Earlier burghal history
Created royal burgh 1153 - 59
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Linlithgow Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Falkirk Burghs 1832 to 1918
Rutherglen royal burgh
Rutherglen royal burgh
Burgh
Rutherglen royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1863
Earlier burghal history
Created royal burgh 1124 -53
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Clyde Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Kilmarnock Burghs 1832 to 1918
Airdrie burgh
Airdrie burgh
Burgh
Airdrie burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1849
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1821 Parliamentary burgh 1832
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Falkirk Burghs 1832 to 1918
Biggar burgh
Biggar burgh
Burgh
Biggar burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1863
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1451
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Bishopbriggs burgh
Bishopbriggs burgh
Burgh
Bishopbriggs burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1964
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Coatbridge burgh
Coatbridge burgh
Burgh
Coatbridge burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1885
Earlier burghal history
Created burgh by private act 1885
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
East Kilbride burgh
East Kilbride burgh
Burgh
East Kilbride burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1963
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Govan burgh
Govan burgh
Burgh
Govan burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1864–1912 ‡
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1607
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Hamilton burgh
Hamilton burgh
Burgh
Hamilton burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1857
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of regality 1669
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Falkirk Burghs 1832 to 1918
Hillhead burgh
Hillhead burgh
Burgh
Hillhead burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1869–1891 ‡
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Maryhill burgh
Maryhill burgh
Burgh
Maryhill burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1856–1891 ‡
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Motherwell burgh
Motherwell burgh
Burgh
Motherwell burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1865–1920 †
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Motherwell and Wishaw burgh
Motherwell and Wishaw burgh
Burgh
Motherwell and Wishaw burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1920
Earlier burghal history
Formed 1920 from two burghs
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Partick burgh
Partick burgh
Burgh
Partick burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1852–1912 ‡
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Wishaw burgh
Wishaw burgh
Burgh
Wishaw burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1855–1920 †
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Lanark royal burgh
1855
Created royal burgh 1153 - 59
One of the Linlithgow Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Falkirk Burghs 1832 to 1918
Rutherglen royal burgh
1863
Created royal burgh 1124 -53
One of the Clyde Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Kilmarnock Burghs 1832 to 1918
Airdrie burgh
1849
Burgh of barony 1821 Parliamentary burgh 1832
One of the Falkirk Burghs 1832 to 1918
Biggar burgh
1863
Burgh of barony 1451
None
Bishopbriggs burgh
1964
None
None
Coatbridge burgh
1885
Created burgh by private act 1885
None
East Kilbride burgh
1963
None
None
Govan burgh
1864–1912 ‡
Burgh of barony 1607
None
Hamilton burgh
1857
Burgh of regality 1669
One of the Falkirk Burghs 1832 to 1918
Hillhead burgh
1869–1891 ‡
None
None
Maryhill burgh
1856–1891 ‡
None
None
Motherwell burgh
1865–1920 †
None
None
Motherwell and Wishaw burgh
1920
Formed 1920 from two burghs
None
Partick burgh
1852–1912 ‡
None
None
Wishaw burgh
1855–1920 †
None
None
· Midlothian (also known as <i>Edinburghshire</i>)
Bonnyrigg burgh
Bonnyrigg burgh
Burgh
Bonnyrigg burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1865–1920 †
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Bonnyrigg and Lasswade burgh
Bonnyrigg and Lasswade burgh
Burgh
Bonnyrigg and Lasswade burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1930
Earlier burghal history
Formed 1930 from two burghs
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Dalkeith burgh
Dalkeith burgh
Burgh
Dalkeith burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1878
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1401 Burgh of regality 1540
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Lasswade burgh
Lasswade burgh
Burgh
Lasswade burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1881–1920 †
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Leith burgh
Leith burgh
Burgh
Leith burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1862–1920 ‡
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1636 Parliamentary burgh 1832
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Leith Burghs 1832 to 1918
Loanhead burgh
Loanhead burgh
Burgh
Loanhead burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1884
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1669
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Musselburgh burgh
Musselburgh burgh
Burgh
Musselburgh burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1849
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of regality 1562 Parliamentary burgh 1832
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Leith Burghs 1832 to 1918
Penicuik burgh
Penicuik burgh
Burgh
Penicuik burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1866
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Portobello burgh
Portobello burgh
Burgh
Portobello burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1850–1896 ‡
Earlier burghal history
Parliamentary burgh 1832
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Leith Burghs 1832 to 1918
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Bonnyrigg burgh
1865–1920 †
None
None
Bonnyrigg and Lasswade burgh
1930
Formed 1930 from two burghs
None
Dalkeith burgh
1878
Burgh of barony 1401 Burgh of regality 1540
None
Lasswade burgh
1881–1920 †
None
None
Leith burgh
1862–1920 ‡
Burgh of barony 1636 Parliamentary burgh 1832
One of the Leith Burghs 1832 to 1918
Loanhead burgh
1884
Burgh of barony 1669
None
Musselburgh burgh
1849
Burgh of regality 1562 Parliamentary burgh 1832
One of the Leith Burghs 1832 to 1918
Penicuik burgh
1866
None
None
Portobello burgh
1850–1896 ‡
Parliamentary burgh 1832
One of the Leith Burghs 1832 to 1918
· Morayshire (also known as <i>Elginshire</i>)
Elgin royal burgh
Elgin royal burgh
Burgh
Elgin royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1833
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh status confirmed 1457
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Elgin Burghs 1708 to 1918
Forres royal burgh
Forres royal burgh
Burgh
Forres royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1836
Earlier burghal history
Re-erected as royal burgh 1496
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Inverness Burghs 1708 to 1918
Burghead burgh
Burghead burgh
Burgh
Burghead burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1900
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Grantown-on-Spey burgh
Grantown-on-Spey burgh
Burgh
Grantown-on-Spey burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1898
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of regality 1694
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Lossiemouth and Branderburgh burgh
Lossiemouth and Branderburgh burgh
Burgh
Lossiemouth and Branderburgh burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1890
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Rothes burgh
Rothes burgh
Burgh
Rothes burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1884
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Elgin royal burgh
1833
Royal burgh status confirmed 1457
One of the Elgin Burghs 1708 to 1918
Forres royal burgh
1836
Re-erected as royal burgh 1496
One of the Inverness Burghs 1708 to 1918
Burghead burgh
1900
None
None
Grantown-on-Spey burgh
1898
Burgh of regality 1694
None
Lossiemouth and Branderburgh burgh
1890
None
None
Rothes burgh
1884
None
None
· Nairnshire
Nairn royal burgh
Nairn royal burgh
Burgh
Nairn royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1841
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh status regained 1476
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Inverness Burghs 1708 to 1918
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Nairn royal burgh
1841
Royal burgh status regained 1476
One of the Inverness Burghs 1708 to 1918
· Orkney
Kirkwall royal burgh
Kirkwall royal burgh
Burgh
Kirkwall royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1838
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1486
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Tain Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Wick Burghs 1832 to 1918
Stromness burgh
Stromness burgh
Burgh
Stromness burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1856
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1817
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Kirkwall royal burgh
1838
Royal burgh 1486
One of the Tain Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Wick Burghs 1832 to 1918
Stromness burgh
1856
Burgh of barony 1817
None
· Peeblesshire
Peebles royal burgh
Peebles royal burgh
Burgh
Peebles royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1864
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh c. 1153
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Linlithgow Burghs 1707 to 1832
Innerleithen burgh
Innerleithen burgh
Burgh
Innerleithen burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1868
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Peebles royal burgh
1864
Royal burgh c. 1153
One of the Linlithgow Burghs 1707 to 1832
Innerleithen burgh
1868
None
None
· Perthshire
Auchterarder royal burgh
Auchterarder royal burgh
Burgh
Auchterarder royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1894
Earlier burghal history
Reinstated as royal burgh 1951
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Perth royal burgh
Perth royal burgh
Burgh
Perth royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1865
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh c. 1124 - 1127
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Perth Burghs 1708 to 1832 Perth burgh constituency 1832 to 1950
Aberfeldy burgh
Aberfeldy burgh
Burgh
Aberfeldy burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1887
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Abernethy burgh
Abernethy burgh
Burgh
Abernethy burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1877
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1459
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Alyth burgh
Alyth burgh
Burgh
Alyth burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1834
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1488
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Blairgowrie burgh
Blairgowrie burgh
Burgh
Blairgowrie burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1833–1930 †
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1634
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Blairgowrie and Rattray burgh
Blairgowrie and Rattray burgh
Burgh
Blairgowrie and Rattray burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1930
Earlier burghal history
Formed 1930 from two burghs
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Callander burgh
Callander burgh
Burgh
Callander burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1866
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Coupar Angus burgh
Coupar Angus burgh
Burgh
Coupar Angus burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1852
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1607
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Crieff burgh
Crieff burgh
Burgh
Crieff burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1864
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Doune burgh
Doune burgh
Burgh
Doune burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1890
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Dunblane burgh
Dunblane burgh
Burgh
Dunblane burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1870
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of regality 1442
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Pitlochry burgh
Pitlochry burgh
Burgh
Pitlochry burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1947
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Rattray burgh
Rattray burgh
Burgh
Rattray burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1877–1930 †
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Auchterarder royal burgh
1894
Reinstated as royal burgh 1951
None
Perth royal burgh
1865
Royal burgh c. 1124 - 1127
One of the Perth Burghs 1708 to 1832 Perth burgh constituency 1832 to 1950
Aberfeldy burgh
1887
None
None
Abernethy burgh
1877
Burgh of barony 1459
None
Alyth burgh
1834
Burgh of barony 1488
None
Blairgowrie burgh
1833–1930 †
Burgh of barony 1634
None
Blairgowrie and Rattray burgh
1930
Formed 1930 from two burghs
None
Callander burgh
1866
None
None
Coupar Angus burgh
1852
Burgh of barony 1607
None
Crieff burgh
1864
None
None
Doune burgh
1890
None
None
Dunblane burgh
1870
Burgh of regality 1442
None
Pitlochry burgh
1947
None
None
Rattray burgh
1877–1930 †
None
None
· Renfrewshire
Renfrew royal burgh
Renfrew royal burgh
Burgh
Renfrew royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1855
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh status 1397
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Clyde Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Kilmarnock Burghs 1832 to 1918
Barrhead burgh
Barrhead burgh
Burgh
Barrhead burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1894
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Crawfurdsdyke burgh
Crawfurdsdyke burgh
Burgh
Crawfurdsdyke burgh
Date of adoption of police system
adopted into Greenock 1840
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1642
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Crosshill burgh
Crosshill burgh
Burgh
Crosshill burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1871–1891 †
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Gourock burgh
Gourock burgh
Burgh
Gourock burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1858
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1694
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Govanhill burgh
Govanhill burgh
Burgh
Govanhill burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1876–1891 †
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Greenock burgh
Greenock burgh
Burgh
Greenock burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1840
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1635 Parliamentary burgh 1832
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Johnstone burgh
Johnstone burgh
Burgh
Johnstone burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1857
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Kinning Park burgh
Kinning Park burgh
Burgh
Kinning Park burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1871–1905 †
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Paisley burgh
Paisley burgh
Burgh
Paisley burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1806 (Private Act)
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1488 Burgh of regality 1587
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Pollokshaws burgh
Pollokshaws burgh
Burgh
Pollokshaws burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1858–1912 †
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1813
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Pollokshields burgh
Pollokshields burgh
Burgh
Pollokshields burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1876–1891 †
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Pollokshields East burgh
Pollokshields East burgh
Burgh
Pollokshields East burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1880–1891 †
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Port Glasgow burgh
Port Glasgow burgh
Burgh
Port Glasgow burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1800 (Private Act)
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1668
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Kilmarnock Burghs 1832 to 1918
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Renfrew royal burgh
1855
Royal burgh status 1397
One of the Clyde Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Kilmarnock Burghs 1832 to 1918
Barrhead burgh
1894
None
None
Crawfurdsdyke burgh
adopted into Greenock 1840
Burgh of barony 1642
None
Crosshill burgh
1871–1891 †
None
None
Gourock burgh
1858
Burgh of barony 1694
None
Govanhill burgh
1876–1891 †
None
None
Greenock burgh
1840
Burgh of barony 1635 Parliamentary burgh 1832
None
Johnstone burgh
1857
None
None
Kinning Park burgh
1871–1905 †
None
None
Paisley burgh
1806 (Private Act)
Burgh of barony 1488 Burgh of regality 1587
None
Pollokshaws burgh
1858–1912 †
Burgh of barony 1813
None
Pollokshields burgh
1876–1891 †
None
None
Pollokshields East burgh
1880–1891 †
None
None
Port Glasgow burgh
1800 (Private Act)
Burgh of barony 1668
One of the Kilmarnock Burghs 1832 to 1918
· Ross and Cromarty (Ross-shire and Cromartyshire)
Dingwall royal burgh
Dingwall royal burgh
Burgh
Dingwall royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1834
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1498
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Tain Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Wick Burghs 1832 to 1918
Fortrose royal burgh
Fortrose royal burgh
Burgh
Fortrose royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1867
Earlier burghal history
Union of Rosemarkie and Fortrose royal burghs 1661
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Inverness Burghs 1708 to 1918
Tain royal burgh
Tain royal burgh
Burgh
Tain royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1854
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1439
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Tain Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Wick Burghs 1832 to 1918
Cromarty burgh
Cromarty burgh
Burgh
Cromarty burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1848
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1685 Parliamentary burgh 1832
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Wick Burghs 1832 to 1918
Invergordon burgh
Invergordon burgh
Burgh
Invergordon burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1864
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1694
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Stornoway burgh
Stornoway burgh
Burgh
Stornoway burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1863
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1607
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Dingwall royal burgh
1834
Royal burgh 1498
One of the Tain Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Wick Burghs 1832 to 1918
Fortrose royal burgh
1867
Union of Rosemarkie and Fortrose royal burghs 1661
One of the Inverness Burghs 1708 to 1918
Tain royal burgh
1854
Royal burgh 1439
One of the Tain Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Wick Burghs 1832 to 1918
Cromarty burgh
1848
Burgh of barony 1685 Parliamentary burgh 1832
One of the Wick Burghs 1832 to 1918
Invergordon burgh
1864
Burgh of barony 1694
None
Stornoway burgh
1863
Burgh of barony 1607
None
· Roxburghshire
Jedburgh royal burgh
Jedburgh royal burgh
Burgh
Jedburgh royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1847
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh status restored by 1424
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Haddington Burghs 1708 to 1885
Hawick burgh
Hawick burgh
Burgh
Hawick burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1845
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1511, burgh of regality 1669
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Hawick Burghs 1868 to 1918
Kelso burgh
Kelso burgh
Burgh
Kelso burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1838
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1614
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Melrose burgh
Melrose burgh
Burgh
Melrose burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1895
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1605 Burgh of regality 1620
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Jedburgh royal burgh
1847
Royal burgh status restored by 1424
One of the Haddington Burghs 1708 to 1885
Hawick burgh
1845
Burgh of barony 1511, burgh of regality 1669
One of the Hawick Burghs 1868 to 1918
Kelso burgh
1838
Burgh of barony 1614
None
Melrose burgh
1895
Burgh of barony 1605 Burgh of regality 1620
None
· Selkirkshire
Selkirk royal burgh
Selkirk royal burgh
Burgh
Selkirk royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1863
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh by 1328
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Linlithgow Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Hawick Burghs 1868 to 1918
Galashiels burgh
Galashiels burgh
Burgh
Galashiels burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1850
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1599
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Hawick Burghs 1868 to 1918
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Selkirk royal burgh
1863
Royal burgh by 1328
One of the Linlithgow Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Hawick Burghs 1868 to 1918
Galashiels burgh
1850
Burgh of barony 1599
One of the Hawick Burghs 1868 to 1918
· Stirlingshire
Stirling royal burgh
Stirling royal burgh
Burgh
Stirling royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1857
Earlier burghal history
Created royal burgh c 1124 - 1127
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Stirling Burghs 1707 to 1918 and of the Stirling and Falkirk Burghs 1918 to 1950
Bridge of Allan burgh
Bridge of Allan burgh
Burgh
Bridge of Allan burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1870
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Denny and Dunipace burgh
Denny and Dunipace burgh
Burgh
Denny and Dunipace burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1877
Earlier burghal history
None
Falkirk burgh
Falkirk burgh
Burgh
Falkirk burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1859
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1600 Burgh of regality 1646 Parliamentary burgh 1832
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Falkirk Burghs 1832 to 1918 and of the Stirling and Falkirk Burghs 1918 to 1950
Grangemouth burgh
Grangemouth burgh
Burgh
Grangemouth burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1872
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Stirling and Falkirk Burghs 1918 to 1950
Kilsyth burgh
Kilsyth burgh
Burgh
Kilsyth burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1878
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1620
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Stirling royal burgh
1857
Created royal burgh c 1124 - 1127
One of the Stirling Burghs 1707 to 1918 and of the Stirling and Falkirk Burghs 1918 to 1950
Bridge of Allan burgh
1870
None
None
Denny and Dunipace burgh
1877
None
Falkirk burgh
1859
Burgh of barony 1600 Burgh of regality 1646 Parliamentary burgh 1832
One of the Falkirk Burghs 1832 to 1918 and of the Stirling and Falkirk Burghs 1918 to 1950
Grangemouth burgh
1872
None
One of the Stirling and Falkirk Burghs 1918 to 1950
Kilsyth burgh
1878
Burgh of barony 1620
None
· Sutherland
Dornoch royal burgh
Dornoch royal burgh
Burgh
Dornoch royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1891
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1628
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Tain Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Wick Burghs 1832 to 1918
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Dornoch royal burgh
1891
Royal burgh 1628
One of the Tain Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Wick Burghs 1832 to 1918
· West Lothian (also known as <i>Linlithgowshire</i>)
Linlithgow royal burgh
Linlithgow royal burgh
Burgh
Linlithgow royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1866
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh from c. 1138
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Linlithgow Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Falkirk Burghs 1832 to 1918
Queensferry royal burgh
Queensferry royal burgh
Burgh
Queensferry royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1882
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1636
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Stirling Burghs 1708 to 1918
Armadale burgh
Armadale burgh
Burgh
Armadale burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1864
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Bathgate burgh
Bathgate burgh
Burgh
Bathgate burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1865
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1663
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Bo'ness burgh
Bo'ness burgh
Burgh
Bo'ness burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1883
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of regality 1668
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Whitburn burgh
Whitburn burgh
Burgh
Whitburn burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1861
Earlier burghal history
None
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Linlithgow royal burgh
1866
Royal burgh from c. 1138
One of the Linlithgow Burghs 1708 to 1832 and of the Falkirk Burghs 1832 to 1918
Queensferry royal burgh
1882
Royal burgh 1636
One of the Stirling Burghs 1708 to 1918
Armadale burgh
1864
None
None
Bathgate burgh
1865
Burgh of barony 1663
None
Bo'ness burgh
1883
Burgh of regality 1668
None
Whitburn burgh
1861
None
None
· Wigtownshire
Stranraer royal burgh
Stranraer royal burgh
Burgh
Stranraer royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1848
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1617
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Wigtown Burghs 1708 to 1885
Whithorn royal burgh
Whithorn royal burgh
Burgh
Whithorn royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1873
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1511
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Wigtown Burghs 1708 to 1885
Wigtown royal burgh
Wigtown royal burgh
Burgh
Wigtown royal burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1893 ?
Earlier burghal history
Royal burgh 1469
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
One of the Wigtown Burghs 1708 to 1885
Newton Stewart burgh
Newton Stewart burgh
Burgh
Newton Stewart burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1861
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1677
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Stranraer royal burgh
1848
Royal burgh 1617
One of the Wigtown Burghs 1708 to 1885
Whithorn royal burgh
1873
Royal burgh 1511
One of the Wigtown Burghs 1708 to 1885
Wigtown royal burgh
1893 ?
Royal burgh 1469
One of the Wigtown Burghs 1708 to 1885
Newton Stewart burgh
1861
Burgh of barony 1677
None
· Zetland
Lerwick burgh
Lerwick burgh
Burgh
Lerwick burgh
Date of adoption of police system
1833
Earlier burghal history
Burgh of barony 1818
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
None
Burgh
Date of adoption of police system
Earlier burghal history
Post Union parliamentary burgh status
Lerwick burgh
1833
Burgh of barony 1818
None

References

  1. 1892 c.55
  2. legislation.gov.uk
    https://legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1899/60/
  3. Aberdeen Weekly Journal
    https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/
  4. Dundee Corporation Act 1894 (57 & 58 Vict. c.lxxiv) "An Act to provide for the constitution of the City and Royal Burgh
  5. A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland
    http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43437
  6. County of the City of Glasgow Act 1893 (56 & 57 Vict. c. clxxxviii)
  7. City of Glasgow Act 1891 (54 & 55 Vict. c. cxxx), section 4.
  8. Glasgow Corporation Order Confirmation Act 1905 (5 Edw. 7. c. cxxvii), Schedule, section 4.
  9. "Records of the Convention of the Royal Burghs of Scotland with Extracts from Other Records Relating to the Affairs of t
  10. Scottish Burgh and County Heraldry
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