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  1. Rare Prisoner Photos and Records Now Online

    New prisoner records added to Scotland's People

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  2. More foreign nationals registered to vote

    There were 195,400 foreign nationals on the electoral register at December 2024. This is up 3.1% on the previous year, and is the highest number ever recorded. This group represents 4.6% of the total electorate.

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  3. Tartan consultation

    NRS opens Tartan Register consultation

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