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There was a 10% fall in the number of people who died during winter last year, according to new figures from National Records of Scotland
Pictures of inmates in Glasgow’s Barlinnie Prison in Victorian times can now be found on family history website Scotland's People
Life expectancy in Scotland increased slightly for both males and females according to new figures from National Records of Scotland.
In the year to mid 2023, Scotland’s population rose faster than at any time since the 1940s, according to National Records of Scotland
New figures from Scotland’s Census show the number of people who reported having a mental health condition more than doubled between 2011 and 2022.
From 30 September, NRS public services will be open to customers from 9:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday.
Brief summary The number of deaths registered in Scotland in the second quarter of this year was 6.2% lower than expected, according to figures published today by National Records of Scotland.
Alison Byrne will take up the post of Chief Executive of National Records of Scotland from October 2024
The number of alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland remains the highest since 2008, according to figures published today by National Records of Scotland.
