the Scotland yard was created by the London police because their old building burned to the ground. they needed a new immediately and temporarily set up at the yard. They grew to like it and decided to set up a permanent headquarters there. they named the yard after a bum who came in and said "oh my, I'm in Scotland. How in the world did i get here!"
Kettle's Yard was created in 1966.
Groove Yard was created in 1961.
Gardening by the Yard was created in 1996.
Get Out of My Yard was created on 2006-07-27.
Engine Yard was created in 2006.
Lion Yard was created in 1970.
Stryker of the Yard was created in 1953.
Skin Yard was created in 1985.
Ike Yard was created in 1979.
Yard with Lunatics was created in 1794.
Conway Yard was created in 1884.
Scotland Yard was created in 1829.