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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.