Lists of regions of Scotland: In the political geography of Scotland, there are various ways in which Scotland has historically been subdivided into regions and districts for various governmental purposes over time. Local government areas of Scotland (1975–1996)—former system of regions and districts. Subdivisions of Scotland—unitary authority areas, in use from 1996 to present. Scottish Parliament constituencies and electoral regions—in use from 1999 to present. List of Scottish Parliament constituencies and electoral regions (1999–2011) List of Scottish Parliament constituencies and electoral regions (2011–present)