Burgh
noun
A town or borough in Scotland.
Edinburgh is the second most populous burgh in Scotland.
Often appears as...
- royal burgh
- burgh council
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A self-governing incorporated town in Scotland, different from other towns, city or a borough.
Stirling was once an ancient burgh with its own council.
Often appears as...
- royal burgh
- burgh constitution
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A term used in Scotland for a town which has been granted a royal charter granting certain rights, privileges and responsibilities.
Inverness is one of the Scotland's most ancient royal burghs.
Often appears as...
- royal burgh
- ancient burgh
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A town or borough in Scotland.
Edinburgh is the second most populous burgh in Scotland.
Often appears as...
- royal burgh
- burgh council
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A self-governing incorporated town in Scotland, different from other towns, city or a borough.
Stirling was once an ancient burgh with its own council.
Often appears as...
- royal burgh
- burgh constitution
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A term used in Scotland for a town which has been granted a royal charter granting certain rights, privileges and responsibilities.
Inverness is one of the Scotland's most ancient royal burghs.
Often appears as...
- royal burgh
- ancient burgh
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Scottish Towns
In modern usage, 'burgh' typically refers to certain towns in Scotland, not elsewhere.
Glasgow developed from a small rural burgh to a large city.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Royal
'Burgh' includes both royal burghs and other towns, not all have royal status.
The coastal burgh boasted a rich maritime history.
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boroughcitymunicipalitytownvillage
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