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1. www.danword.com › crossword › Scots_town_that_gaveScots town that gave its name to a county - crossword puzzle ...

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   Scots town that gave its name to a county (6) On your phone - wherever you are, Crossword Genius is the ideal tool to help beginners learn cryptic crosswords. I believe the answer is: lanark. (Other definitions for lanark that I've seen before include "Scottish town" , "Scots town" , "town in Scotland" .) I've seen this clue in The Times.

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   May 4, 2024 · The clue "Scots town that gave its name to a county" leads us to the answer "LANARK." Here's why this answer fits the clue: Historical Significance: Lanark is a town in Scotland that has a rich history.

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   The Shires of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachdan na h-Alba; Scots: Scots coonties), [a] or Counties of Scotland, were historic subdivisions of Scotland. The shires were originally established in the Middle Ages for judicial purposes, being territories over which a sheriff had jurisdiction.

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   We found 40 solutions for Scots town that gave its name to a county. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is LANARK.

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   Which Scottish town gave its name to a county?

   • The clue "Scots town that gave its name to a county" leads us to the answer "LANARK." Here's why this answer fits the clue: Historical Significance: Lanark is a town in Scotland that has a rich history. It is known for its association with William Wallace, a key figure in the Scottish Wars of Independence.

   Scots town that gave its name to a county Crossword Clue

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   Who established boundaries of counties & parishes in Scotland?

   • Boundaries of Counties and Parishes in Scotland as settled by the Boundary Commissioners under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1889. Edinburgh: W. Green. p. xxvii. Retrieved 17 October 2024. ^ Chalmers, George (1889). "Edinburghshire: Of its establishment as a shire". Caledonia. Paisley: Alexander Gardner. p. 579. Retrieved 24 December 2022.

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   What are the Shires of Scotland?

   • The Shires of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachdan na h-Alba; Scots: Scots coonties), [a] or Counties of Scotland, were historic subdivisions of Scotland. The shires were originally established in the Middle Ages for judicial purposes, being territories over which a sheriff had jurisdiction.

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   How do you name a county based on a town?

   • Like the Ordnance Survey, the Post Office appended 'shire' to the legal name for all counties named after towns. For counties not named after towns, the Post Office used the form Morayshire, and used Ross-shire for the mainland part of Ross and Cromarty. Otherwise, it omitted the 'shire' suffix.

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   Why is Lanark called Lanarkshire?

   • Long known as the county town of Lanarkshire, that accolade was based on history rather than the reality, which was that Lanark became dwarfed by Glasgow and its hinterland. Indeed, Glasgow became the formal county town of Lanarkshire in the 1890s.

   Lanark: Where Wallace ‘first drew his sword to free his native land

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   When were county councils created in Scotland?

   • Elected county councils were created in 1890 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1889, taking most of the functions of the commissioners of supply. The county councils were abolished in 1975, when local government was reorganised. Following another reorganisation in 1996, Scotland is now divided into 32 council areas.

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8. www.thenational.scot › culture › 24083008Lanark: Where Wallace ‘first drew his sword to free his ...

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   Jan 30, 2024 · Many of my chosen towns became the county town for their area and for centuries Lanark gave its name to one of the greatest “shires” in Scotland, which at one time included Glasgow and stretched from the city to the Southern Uplands.