Tayside
former local government region of Scotland
Tayside was a government region on the east coast of Scotland. It was named after the River Tay. The capital city of the region was Dundee.
| Tayside Taobh Tatha | |
|---|---|
| Region | |
 | |
| Area | |
| 2,903 sq mi (7519 km2) | |
| Population | |
| • 1981 | 397,055[1] |
| • 1991 | 392,500[1] |
| History | |
| • Preceded by | Dundee Corporation Perthshire County Council Kinrosshire County Council Angus County Council |
| • Origin | Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 |
| • Created | 15 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 |
The region was created in 1974. It was removed in 1995 because local government in Scotland was made simpler.
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