Tayside

Tayside was a region in the east of Scotland, created in 1975 under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. It was one of the eight administrative regions of Scotland and was named after the River Tay, the longest river in Scotland, which flows through the area. The region comprised the cities of Dundee and Perth, as well as the counties of Angus and the northern part of Fife.

The administrative centre for Tayside was Dundee. The region was divided into four districts: Angus, Dundee, Perth and Kinross, and the eastern part of Stirling. Tayside's economy was historically diverse, with a strong industrial base in Dundee, particularly in shipbuilding and textiles, while Perth and the surrounding areas were significant in agriculture and food processing. The Angus glens offered opportunities for tourism and outdoor pursuits.

In 1996, the administrative structure of Scotland changed again. The regions were abolished and replaced by unitary councils. Tayside as an administrative region ceased to exist, and its former territory was divided among the new local government council areas of Angus, Dundee City, Perth and Kinross, and a small part of Fife. Despite the administrative changes, the name Tayside is still sometimes used informally to refer to the geographical area, particularly in contexts such as regional planning or historical discussions.