Ross and Cromarty (Ross-shire and Cromartyshire)
Burgh | Date of adoption of police system |
Earlier burghal history | Post Union parliamentary burgh status |
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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 |
Read more about this topic: List Of Burghs In Scotland
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