Lists of regions of Scotland explained

Lists of regions of Scotland: In the political geography of Scotland, there are various ways in which Scotland has historically been subdivided into regions and districts for various governmental purposes over time.

These include:

• Local government areas of Scotland 1973 to 1996—former system of regions and districts.
• Subdivisions of Scotland—unitary authority areas, in use from 1996 to present.
• Scottish Parliament constituencies and regions—in use from 1999 to present.
  • Scottish Parliament constituencies and regions 1999 to 2011.
  • Scottish Parliament constituencies and regions from 2011 to present.