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Encyclopedia: Burgh

A Burgh (pronounced: /ˡbʌʀə/) is an autonomous corporate entity, usually a town. The term has been in use in Scotland since the 12th century, when David I created the first Royal burghs. Recognition of burgh status today, however, has little more than ceremonial value.

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Burgh (Écosse)

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List of UK place names with royal patronage

Borough of Sutton Coldfield Scottish Royal Burghs Royal Burgh of Annan Royal Burgh of Arbroath Royal Burgh of Auchterarder Royal Burgh of Auchtermuchty Royal Burgh of Ayr Royal Burgh of Banff Royal Burgh of Brechin Royal Burgh of Burntisland Royal Burgh of Campbeltown Royal Burgh of Carnoustie...

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Large burgh

In 1930, the Scottish burghs were split into two types, large burgh and small burghs. The councils of large burghs had more responsibilities and power than those of small burghs. Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow were instead considered 'counties of cities'. All burghs in Scotland were...

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Rosanna Davison

Rosanna Davison was Miss World 2003, hailing from Ireland. She is also daughter of popular musician Chris de Burgh...

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Baron Burgh

The title Baron Burgh was created in the Peerage of England in 1529. There were, however, previous creations, about which very little is known. The first creation was for William de Burgh in 1327... 1487, as Sir Thomas Burgh was summoned to Parliament. Normally, if an individual who is not a peer were...

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Auchterarder

Auchterarder is a small burgh in Perth and Kinross, Scotland. It is the site of the Gleneagles championship golf course. There is an aviation museum nearby...

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Banchory

Banchory is a burgh in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where the Feugh River meets the River Dee. It has a small museum and was the birthplace of James Scott Skinner...

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Baron Strabolgi

Burgh in 1496, but at the death of Robert, 8th Baron Strabolgi, in 1602, the barony went into abeyance again, along with another barony he held, the Barony of Burgh. The abeyance was ultimately terminated again in favour of Cuthbert Kenworthy in 1916, after over 314 years. The Barony of Burgh was...

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Gourock

Gourock is a burgh in Inverclyde, Scotland. It is a seaside resort at the mouth of the River Clyde. Ferries sail from the town to Dunoon and Kilcreggan...

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Grangemouth

Grangemouth is a burgh in the region of Falkirk, Scotland, on the River Forth. It is known for its large petrochemical plant...

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Inverurie

Inverurie is a burgh in Aberdeenshire, Scotland on the River Don. The market town, just off the A96 road, is known for its livestock sales...

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