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This list of places in Scotland is a complete collection of lists of places in Scotland. List of burghs in Scotland; List of census localities in Scotland;
Paisley is the fifth most populous locality in Scotland, and the largest town by population. Stirling has the smallest population of Scotland's cities. Kilmarnock is the 14th most populous locality in Scotland, and the largest in East Ayrshire. Edinburgh, the capital city, is the second largest locality and settlement by population.
Scotland has eight cities. Edinburgh is the capital city and Glasgow is the most populous. Scottish towns were granted burghs or royal burgh status by Scottish kings, including by David I of Scotland and William the Lion. City status has later been granted by royal charter and letters patent.
Pages in category "Lists of places in Scotland" The following 40 pages are in this category, out of 40 total. ... List of towns and villages in the Scottish Highlands; I.
Pages in category "Cities in Scotland" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
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For a more complete list of towns in Scotland, including towns which do not yet have articles, see the List of towns in Scotland. Subcategories are by the present day council areas of Scotland . See also: Category:Cities in Scotland and Category:Villages in Scotland
Scottish municipalities have existed in the form of burgh, royal burgh, cities and, currently most common, local councils. Between 1855 and 1975, valuation rolls in Scotland were divided into counties and burghs. A burgh was a Scottish town which had certain privileges conferred by a charter and had a town council to run its affairs.