Pitlochry Burgh

Scope and Content
Town council minutes, 1947-1975; Letter books, 1949-1975; Abstracts of accounts, 1948-1975; Ledgers, 1949-1975; Dean of guild court registers and plans, 1947-1975; Housing register, 1950-1969; Register of streets, 1949; Official guides, 1950, 1972; Visitors’ book, 1957-1973; Pitlochry Public Hall account book, 1929-1955; Files relating to various aspects of burgh administration and the work of Pitlochry Town Council, 1947-1975.
Administrative / Biographical History
Pitlochry, in the parish of Moulin, Perthshire, was created a burgh in 1947. It was administered by Pitlochry Town Council. The town had a population of 2,599 in 1971. Pitlochry Town Council was abolished in 1975 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 65). Its powers were assumed by Tayside Regional Council and Perth and Kinross District Council. These in turn were replaced by Perth and Kinross Council in 1996 under the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 (c.39).
Arrangement
4 series to item level
Access Information
Subject to physical condition
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