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Tuesday, 8 Oct 2024
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In the year to mid 2023, Scotland’s population rose faster than at any time since the 1940s, according to National Records of Scotland.

Thursday, 3 Oct 2024
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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...

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.