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The following alternate names for this unit exist:
| Name | Status | Language | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABERDEEN | Preferred | English | 1900 | 1975 | The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer |
| ABERDEEN CITY | Alternate | English | 1951 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'. | ||
| CITY OF ABERDEEN | Alternate | English | The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer | ||
| S601485 | CASWEB identifiers for 1971 Local Govt Districts | English |
This unit contained the following units:
This unit was associated with the following other units:
| Nature of association | Other unit involved | Type of unit | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| was succeeded by | ABERDEEN CITY City | District/Unitary Authority | The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer |
This unit was part of the following units:
| Name | Type | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTLAND Dep | Country | 1900 | 1975 | 1951 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'. |
| NORTHERN | Scottish Census Division | Census of Population (Census 1961 Scotland, Vol. 6, Occupation, Industry and Workplace, Part 1, Occupation Tables, p.x.) |
This unit was affected by the following changes:
| Date | Type of change | Other unit involved | Area transferred | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 1935 | was enlarged by gaining part of | ABERDEENSHIRE CLandward | ||
| 28 May 1935 | was enlarged by gaining part of | KINCARDINESHIRE CLandward | ||
| 28 May 1952 | was enlarged by gaining part of | ABERDEEN DoC | 1961 Census of Scotland, Table 5, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1951-1961', for 'Areas changed'.; Act of the UK Parliament (Aberdeen Extension Order Confirmation Act, 1952) | |
| 28 May 1952 | was enlarged by gaining part of | ABERDEENSHIRE | 1961 Census of Scotland, Table 5, 'Intercensal Changes of Boundary, 1951-1961', for 'Areas changed'.; Act of the UK Parliament (Aberdeen Extension Order Confirmation Act, 1952) | |
| 28 May 1970 | was enlarged by gaining part of | ABERDEEN DoC | Part of Newhills Landward C.C.E.D./And/P|Nigg C.C.E.D. Area: 1052 hectares. | 1971 Census of Scotland, Table 4, 'Intercensal changes of boundary (between 23rd April, 1961 and 25th April, 1971)', for 'County, local authority areas, civil parishes'.; Act of the UK Parliament (Aberdeen City Extension Order Confirmation Act 1970) |
If the boundaries of the Scottish County changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Aberdeen (County) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10262896
Date accessed: 10th December 2025
