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Thursday, 27 Jun 2024
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Scotland’s Census 2022 found that 19,990 people were trans or had a trans history, according to data published by National Records of Scotland (NRS)

Tuesday, 25 Jun 2024
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The moment the Church of Scotland defied King Charles I is among a vast number of historical documents now available to view on the ScotlandsPeople website.

Thursday, 20 Jun 2024
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In 2023, there were an estimated 2.54 million households, 14% more  than 20 years ago, according to figures published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS). 

Thursday, 13 Jun 2024
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A total of 176,100 UK armed forces veterans were living in Scotland at the last census, according to new statistics from National Records

Tuesday, 11 Jun 2024
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The number of deaths registered in Scotland in the first quarter of this year was almost 9% lower than the expected number, according to figures published today by National Records of Scotland.  

Wednesday, 22 May 2024
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National Records of Scotland (NRS) data was accessed and published as part of the criminal cyber-attack on NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

Tuesday, 21 May 2024
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For the first time in Scotland’s Census a majority of people said they had no religion, according to a new report released by National Records of Scotland (NR

Thursday, 11 Apr 2024
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The number of registered voters in Scotland for UK Parliamentary elections was stable in 2023, according to statistics published today by National Records of Scotland (NRS). 

Thursday, 28 Mar 2024
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Luca was Scotland’s top name for baby boys for the first time in 2023, according to new figures released by National Records of Scotland (NRS). 

Tuesday, 26 Mar 2024
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There were 5,447,700 people living in Scotland in mid-2022, according to the latest estimates from National Records of Scotland. 

The Mid-Year Population Estimates are the first of their type to be based on the new data from Scotland’s recent census. 

Tuesday, 12 Mar 2024
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The number of births registered in Scotland in the fourth quarter of last year fell by almost eight per cent against the average according to National Records of Scotland. 

Monday, 29 Jan 2024
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National Records of Scotland has today launched a survey to seek customer views on its services and products.

Thursday, 25 Jan 2024
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The number and rate of deaths fell against the five year average in December, according to new figures released by National Records of Scotland. 

Thursday, 18 Jan 2024
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A double agent, a historical novelist and a pioneer of radar technology feature in the 250,000 records newly released online by National Records of Scotland.

Monday, 1 Jan 2024
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Members of the public will be able to view Scottish Government Cabinet records from 2008 for the first time this week when they are made available online by National Records of Scotland. 

Tuesday, 12 Dec 2023
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The number of births registered in Scotland in the third quarter of this year was down against the five year average for this time of year, according to figures published today by National Records of Scotland.  

Thursday, 30 Nov 2023
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The mortality rate for October 2023 was 5% lower than average for this time of year according to new figures from National Records of Scotland.

Tuesday, 28 Nov 2023
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An estimated 244 people died while homeless in Scotland in 2022, according to new figures from National Records of Scotland.  

Thursday, 9 Nov 2023
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A champion plough girl and a Dundee woman who worked on the Queen Mother’s estate at Glamis Castle are among thousands of so-called “Land Girls” whose details can now be

Tuesday, 31 Oct 2023
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Death rates are almost twice as high in the most deprived areas of Scotland compared to the least deprived, according to a new report from National Records of Scotland.

Scotland’s Population report for 2022 also finds the gap is much wider for some causes, including drug misuse deaths.

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