The 1994 Local Government (Scotland) Act led to the abolition of the existing structure of 9 regions and 53 districts, although the 3 island councils remained. Since April 1996 therefore Scotland has been divided into 32 units known as council areas, whose councils are unitary administrations with responsibility for all areas of local government.
Council areas are built from electoral wards and are also divided into communities.
Names and codes of Scottish council areas.
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beginners' guide to UK geography