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@CaroleInglis Hi, you can search for the records we hold in our electronic catalogue:

1,313 deaths were registered in Scotland in the week ending 2 February, 89 or 6.35% lower than expected. 48 death registrations mentioned influenza, and it was the underlying cause in 43 of them. These figures are provisional. ⬇️ See the data: #NRSStats

“Ane uthir tartane galcoit gevin to the king…” A new coat for the King: one of the earliest mentions of tartan in our collections, from the Lord High Treasurer’s Account of February 1533. This is a record of outgoings from the royal household.

The UK Archive Sector Survey is open, and it’s important each archive in Scotland submits a response before 14 March. Find out how to submit your response from @‌UKNatArcSector

“Epidemic influenza all inhabitants affected”, 2 June 1914. Getting flu treatment can be tough when you’re feeling ill, let alone when you live on the remote islands of St Kilda! A nurse was later sent from the mainland with medicine to aid the stricken islanders.

5,540 deaths were registered in Scotland in December 2024, 449 or 8.3% lower than the expected number of deaths for December. These figures are provisional.

A letter requesting a new midwife for North Ronaldsay, Orkney, 30 January 1899. William Muir noted that the island’s two midwives at the time were aged over 80 and 90, and that residents were in desperate need of a replacement.

These national population figures are based on past trends. They are projections, not predictions. The figures are produced consistently across the UK, guiding public services, fiscal forecasts, and policy development.

Scotland’s population is projected to continue ageing, with one-third of a million more people aged 75+ by mid-2047 as the 1960s baby boom generation grows older.

Our buildings are open as normal tomorrow (Monday), following Friday’s bad weather. If you’ve booked to visit us, we’re looking forward to seeing you!

The #BurnsNight Supper is now a famous and beloved part of the Scottish social calendar, but when did they start and how were their traditions established? We looked into #NRSArchives to find out from our records… 👇

Our buildings are closed today due to the red weather warning. If you booked to visit us today and you haven't yet received an email from us, please get in touch via our website so we can advise you on rescheduling.

Due to the red weather warning for Friday, our buildings will be closed tomorrow. If you booked to visit us tomorrow and you haven't received an email from us today, please get in touch via our website so we can advise you on rescheduling.