Tayside
| Tayside Taobh Tatha | |
|---|---|
| Historic Region | |
| Area | |
| 2,903 sq mi (7519 km2) | |
| • Coordinates | 56°42′N 3°44′W / 56.700°N 3.733°W |
| Population | |
| • 1981 | 397,055 |
| • 1991 | 392,500 |
| • 2019 | 416,080 (estimate) |
| History | |
| • Preceded by | Dundee Corporation Perthshire County Council Kinrosshire County Council Angus County Council |
| • Origin | Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 |
| • Created | 16 May 1975 |
| • Abolished | 31 March 1996 |
| • Succeeded by | Dundee City Council Perth & Kinross Angus |
| Government | Tayside Regional Council |
| • Type | Regional council |
| • HQ | Tayside House, Dundee |
| Subdivisions | |
| • Type | Districts |
| • Units | Angus, Dundee, Perth & Kinross |
Tayside (Scottish Gaelic: Taobh Tatha) was one of the nine regions used for local government in Scotland from 16 May 1975 to 31 March 1996. The region was named after the River Tay.