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Monday, 23 Sep 2024
General Register House in Edinburgh

A Georgian Edinburgh landmark will make a rare weekend opening for Edinburgh and East Lothian Doors Open Days on Saturday. (28 September)

Friday, 20 Sep 2024
General Register House

From 30 September, NRS public services will be open to customers from 9:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday.

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
General Register House

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...