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The following alternate names exist for this unit:
| Name | Status | Language | Start | End | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORAY | Preferred | English | 1975 | 1951 Census of Scotland, Table 1, 'Comparison of population, density per 100 acres, and houses with 1931', for 'Burghs, Districts of Counties and CPs'. | |
| ELGIN | Alternate | English | The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer | ||
| ELGINSHIRE | Alternate | English | The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer | ||
| MORAYSHIRE | Alternate | English | The Scottish Archive Network, Scottish Archives Network Gazetteer |
This unit was part of the following units:
This unit was affected by the following changes:
| Date | Type of change | Other unit involved | Area transferred | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 1946 | was reduced to enlarge | ELGIN Burgh |
If the boundaries of the Scottish Burgh/District changed over time, this map will show all the different boundaries.
How to reference this page:
GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, Moray District of County (CLandward) through time, A Vision of Britain through Time.
URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/unit/10486968
Date accessed: 08th April 2026