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  1. Scotland's national archive opens doors

    Doors Open Days 2025, 27th September

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  2. Probable suicide deaths lowest since 2017

    The number of probable suicides has fallen by 11% compared to 2023.

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  3. Fall in births continues in second quarter

    The number of births registered in Scotland between 1 April and 30 June this year was 5.2% lower than average, according to new figures from National Records of Scotland.

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