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Thursday, 6 Feb 2020
Declaration of Arbroath Anniversary Events
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National Records of Scotland (NRS) and National Museums Scotland have announced a programme of public events to mark the 700th...

Wednesday, 5 Feb 2020
The estimated number of deaths of people experiencing homelessness increased to 195 in Scotland in 2018
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Experimental Statistics published today by National Records of Scotland indicate that there were an estimated 195 deaths of people experiencing...

Wednesday, 1 Jan 2020
Scottish Cabinet papers released Files from 2004 now open to public.
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From Wednesday 1 January 2020, National Records of Scotland has made Scottish Cabinet papers and other Scottish Government records from 2004...

Tuesday, 17 Dec 2019
Jack and Olivia are Scotland’s top baby names
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National Records of Scotland reveals most popular names in 2019

Wednesday, 11 Dec 2019
Life expectancy improvements are stalling across Scotland
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Statistics published today by National Records of Scotland show that life expectancy improvements have stalled in almost all areas of Scotland,...

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