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Tuesday, 17 Sep 2024
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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...

Thursday, 12 Sep 2024
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Alison Byrne will take up the post of Chief Executive of National Records of Scotland from October 2024.

Wednesday, 11 Sep 2024
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Around one in three adults in Scotland (1.5 million) have degree level qualifications or above - up 334,200 since 2011 – according to new census...

Tuesday, 10 Sep 2024
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The number of alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland remains the highest since 2008, according to figures published today by National Records of...

Thursday, 22 Aug 2024
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Scotland's ageing population is driving up the number of households who own their home mortgage-free, according to new statistics from the 2022...

Wednesday, 21 Aug 2024
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Scotland’s People will launch a refreshed website at midday on 3 September.