Sizes of farms as reported by the Scottish Agricultural Census.
| Scottish Agricultural Census Farm Size Categories for 1961 | 1961 |
|---|---|
| 1¼-2¼ acres |
97
|
| 2½-4¾ acres |
174
|
| 5-7¼ acres |
128
|
| 10-24¾ acres |
60
|
| 10-24¾ acres |
123
|
| 25-49¾ acres |
92
|
| 50-124¾ acres |
213
|
| 125-249¾ acres |
319
|
| 250-499¾ acres |
318
|
| 500-1249¾ acres |
69
|
| 1250-2499¾ acres |
5
|
| 2500-4999¾ acres |
1
|
| 5000 acres & over |
0
|
| Date: | Source: |
|---|---|
| 1961 | Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland, Scottish Agricultural Statistics (HM Stationery Office) , |
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|---|---|
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In 1961, the Scottish Agricultural Census reported numbers of farm of different sizes using these categories, defined in acres. Total farm acreages exclude common grazings but include ancillary woodlands and roads used in connection with agricultural units.