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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.
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In total, Scotland consists of eight cities, with multiple larger towns, the largest town being Paisley. The section "Localities" contains a list of basic populated areas ordered by population.
Jan 20, 2023 · There are eight cities recognised by the UK government: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Stirling, Perth and Dunfermline. Edinburgh is a city renowned for its old town, architecture and culture.
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Jan 5, 2024 · Scotland is home to 8 cities. As of 2024 (this number may change in the future!) the cities recognised officially in Scotland are Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Perth, Stirling and Dunfermline.
- Glasgow. 612,040. City. Glasgow City.
- Edinburgh. 488,050. City. City of Edinburgh.
- Aberdeen. 200,680. City. Aberdeen City.
- Dundee. 148,280. City. Dundee City.
Glasgow is Scotland's biggest city, home to nearly 600,000 people. Glasgow was also known as the second city of the British Empire. There is incredible historic architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries which contrasts beautifully with modern buildings as the city continues to grow and thrive.
Scottish Cities & Towns by Population. This information is based on mid-2012 population estimates published by the General Register Office for Scotland and is used on Undiscovered Scotland under the terms of the Open Government Licence. Find out more about city status in Scotland here.
