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  ormer region of Scotland (1975-96); replaced by Angus, Dundee City, and Perth and Kinross unitary authorities. The new unitary
authorities were formerly the three districts of Tayside region (1975-96). Tayside region
was formed from the counties of Perthshire, Kinross-shire, Angusshire, and the city of
Dundee. 
 Angus Council - Dundee City Council - Perth
& Kinross Council
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 Angus
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Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie, Forfar (administrative headquarters),
Kirriemuir, and Montrose |
 rea |
2,187 sq km/844 sq mi |
 opulation |
111,800 (1995) |
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The Grampian Mountains in the north are dissected by the fertile valleys
of the rivers Isla, Clova, Prosen, Water of Saughs, and North Esk; the wide Vale of
Strathmore separates the Grampian Mountains from the low-lying Sidlaw Hills in the south |
 ommerce |
Industries: textiles, light engineering, fish processing
Agriculture: some fishing, cereal production |
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 In
1320 the `Declaration of Arbroath´ was signed by the Scottish Parliament in Arbroath
Abbey proclaiming Scotland's independence to the pope. The town has a number of
oil-related firms, a fishing industry and produces smoked haddock (Arbroath smokies).
There are the remains of a Benedictine abbey, built in 1178 by William the Lion - King of
Scotland.In Carnoustie, there is a championship golf course to the south of the town.
The sand dunes, military camps, and artillery ranges of Barry Links extend to the
southwest.
Pictish and Iron Age remains There are 34 Sites of Special Scientific Interest,
two National Nature Reserves, three Ramsars (wetland sites), three Special Protection
Areas, one National Scenic Area, and three country parks. There are several
large Iron Age hill forts in the area, such as the two Caterthuns, and impressive
souterrains (earth houses) at Ardestie and Carlungie. Other remains include brochs,
sculptured stones, and hut circles. Many of these remains are situated on the fringes of
the Vale of Strathmore
 Forfar was the royal
residence of Malcolm III, king of Scotland from 1058. Robert the Bruce destroyed Forfar's
castle after capturing it from the English in the early 14th century. Its tollbooth was
destroyed by British Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell's forces in the mid 17th century, and
the town's ancient charters burned. Charles II granted a confirming charter in 1665 to
reward the loyalty of Forfar's provost to his father, Charles I.
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Dundee City |
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Monifieth, Broughty Ferry, Dundee (administrative headquarters) |
| rea |
62 sq km/24 sq mi |
| opulation |
(1996) 155,000 |
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Dundee rests on a gentle slope, rising from the Firth of Tay to a hill
known as The Law (174 m/570 ft). The Tay estuary is 3 km/2 mi wide at this point and is
easily navigable for large vessels. |
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Industries: engineering, textiles, electronics, printing, food processing
Agriculture: fishing |
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The city, which developed around the jute industry in the 19th century, is
Scotland's fourth largest city.There is a university (1967), developed from Queen's
College (founded in 1881). Other notable buildings include the Albert Institute (1867) and
Caird Hall. Discovery, the ship used by Robert Falcon Scott on his expedition to the
Antarctic (1901-04) is moored on the Tay, to the west of the Tay road bridge. |
Perth and Kinross |
| owns and cities |
Blairgowrie, Crieff, Kinross, Perth (administrative headquarters),
Pitlochry, Aberfeldy |
| rea |
5,388 sq km/2,080 sq mi |
| opulation |
(1995) 132,800 |
| opography |
the geological fault which gives the distinctive character to lowland and
highland Scotland passes through the area from southwest to northeast. The population is
largely centred in the lowlands, along wide fertile valleys such as Strathearn, and the
Carse of Gowrie. To the north and west are the Grampians intersected by narrow glens with
lochs in their valley floors. Among the highest elevations in the Grampian Mountains are
Ben Lawers (1,214 m/3,984 ft) and Schiehallion (1,083 m/3,554 ft); in the south are the
lower Ochil and Sidlaw Hills |
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Industries: woollen manufacture, whisky distilling and blending
Agriculture: highly productive and varied agricultural area with soft fruit (Carse of
Gowrie), arable crops (to the south), livestock, salmon fisheries (to the north) To the
north, there is afforestation and 14 hydroelectric power installations. The attractions of
the natural scenery of mountains and lochs has made tourism an important part of northern
Perth and Kinross' economy. In the south, agriculture plays a more central role in the
local economy. |
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 Highland
Games at Pitlochry; Dunkeld Cathedral; Scone Palace; Glenshee Ski Development
Macbeth defeated in Dunsinane in 1054; victory of Scots (under Viscount Dundee) over
English at Killiecrankie in 1689; Mary Queen of Scots' escape from Loch Leven castle in
1568 Dunkeld Cathedral was founded in 1107, and the church of St John, Perth, in 1126. The
area is particularly rich in fine mansions, such as Kinross House (17th century), designed
by William Bruce; and Scone Palace (1803-08); there are also many good examples of
castles, such as Grandtully (1560), and Blair (1269). There are 111 Sites of Special
Scientific Interest, six National Nature Reserves, three Ramsars (wetland sites), one
Special Protection Area, and five National Scenic Areas There are many remains of
prehistoric stone circles and standing stones, and several Roman sites of great interest,
notably Ardoch Roman Camp, near Braco.Gleneagles, famous for its golf courses, hotel,
and for the Gleneagles Agreement, formulated in 1977 at the Gleneagles Hotel by
Commonwealth heads of government, that `every practical step (should be taken) to
discourage contact or competition by their nationals´ with South Africa, in opposition to
apartheid.
Loch Rannoch, lying 204 m/669 ft above sea level, and extending over an area 15 km/9 mi
long and about 2 km/1 mi wide. The River Tummel, a tributary of the River Tay, flows
through the loch from west to east
Pitlochry, situated on the River Tummel, Local industries include distilling and tweed
manufacturing. Pitlochry power station and dam are located to the north of the town. The
dam blocks the man-made Loch Faskally, generating hydroelectric power.There is a salmon
ladder at the south end of the loch. Tourist facilities include fishing, golf courses, and
the Pitlochry Festival Theatre |
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