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  1. Tartan consultation

    NRS opens Tartan Register consultation

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  2. Historic Royal Records to Feature in King James VI & I Exhibition

    The first known letter written by King James VI of Scotland will go on show later this month as part of a new exhibition.

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  3. Scottish Register records 10,000th tartan

    10,000th tartan added to the Scottish Register of Tartans database

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