Civil parishes in Scotland

Civil parishes are small divisions used for statistical purposes and formerly for local government in Scotland.

Civil parishes gained legal functions in 1845 when parochial boards were established to administer the poor law.

Their local government functions were abolished in 1930 with their powers transferred to county or burgh councils.

Civil parishes in Scotland can be dated from 1845, when parochial boards were established to administer the poor law.

Since 1975, Scotland has been divided into community council areas which are often similar to civil parishes in their boundaries.