Tag: Scotland
Scotland’s 2022 Census reflects record-breaking population figures
Scotland’s demographic landscape has evolved, with the National Records of Scotland (NRS) releasing the first wave of results from the 2022 Census.
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New records available of Scottish lighthouse keepers
Genealogy website ScotlandsPeople has brought to light the enigmatic lives of over a thousand Scottish lighthouse keepers, making their employment records accessible online for the first time.
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Revealing regional variations in British grandparents names
Recent research has revealed what modern Brits call their grandparents reflecting huge regional and demographic variances across the country.
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Link found between breast cancer gene & Orkney heritage
A recent study has identified a gene variant that increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer in people with Orkney heritage.
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Free Historical Records Update on FamilySearch: January 2023
FamilySearch expanded its free online archives in January 2023 with 26 million new, name-searchable genealogy records.
Read MoreNational Records of Scotland publish new historical records
The National Records of Scotland has published a new set of records online making it easier for enthusiasts to discover their roots.
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Unpublished pictures of Princess Diana up for auction
An album of previously unpublished photographs of Princess Diana launching the HMS Cornwall is set to be auctioned off later this year.
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Scottish Ancestors – An Introduction to Researching Your Scots Genealogy
Scottish ancestry can be done through a variety of online resources. We explore the national archives, genealogy databases, and local libraries, which provide access to records such as census records, birth, marriage, and death records, and military records.
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Appeal for Relatives by CWGC November 2022
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is appealing for relatives to come forward for 46 deceased service personnel. Can you help?
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Scotland presents latest statistics regarding life expectancy
Life expectancy in Scotland fell in the latest year, with the average expectancy for males being 76.6 years and 80.8 years for females.
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Digital reconstruction techniques bring back beautiful face from 700 years ago
Found on a bed of seashells, experts have successfully been able to bring back to life the beautiful face of a mysterious medieval woman.
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8 Million New Free Historical Records on FamilySearch: Week of 23 May 2022
FamilySearch addeds 14m records including two new collections containing 13 million parish and civil registrations from France.
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