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References
Further reading
References
Whittington, G. & Whyte, I. D. (eds) (1983) An Historical Geography of Scotland. London: Academic Press.
Websites
Census information and statistics can be found on the General Register Office for Scotland website.
The Census Learning Zone is a useful website to find out about Scottish Settlements: urban and rural areas in Scotland and key statistics for settlements and localities in Scotland.
Scottish census results are available online. This site enables you to look at the population profiles for the Council areas in Scotland.
The Scottish Executive have produced maps that show the population densities of rural and urban areas in Scotland 2003-2004.
Visiting this website on St Kilda will supplement the information that you have already been provided with in the St Kilda case study.
The National Statistics Publication produced by the Scottish Executive provides information on:
- Who we are
- Where we live
- What we do
- How we live
- Our communities
Eilean Siar Council's website will supplement the information you will have previously read on this site. You will be able to find out more in depth information on population changes on the Western Isles, 1901 - 2001 and Island population changes 1981 - 2001.
In April 2005 the Scottish Executive produced a press release on Scotland's rising population. This press release lists a number of key points relating to population trends in Scotland.