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The 10 most common Scottish surnames - what they mean and where they came from

To narrow down the list, we took to the National Record of Scotland, which offers information on the surnames that occur the most in Scotland's registers of births, marriages and deaths.

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The Roaring 20s: 1921 Scottish Census is unveiled after 100 years

THE 1921 census has officially been released by National Records of Scotland today – and will provide a glimpse into the home and working lives of…

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Edinburgh homeless deaths rise by nearly 150 per cent in four years

Thirty nine people died in the capital last year according to the National Records of Scotland.

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The story of the Scottish 'ghost town' island that has been deserted since 1930

Over 40 miles west of the Outer Hebrides off Scotland’s north-west coast, there is a small island that was previously inhabited for thousands of years, but has been deserted since 1930

Daily Record

36 covid deaths in Scotland linked to virus confirmed in past week

As of October 8, 15,817 deaths have been registered in Scotland where coronavirus was mentioned on the death certificate, according to statistics published today by National Records of Scotland.

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Queen Elizabeth II's death certificate says the monarch died of 'old age'

Britain's Queen Elizabeth died of old age, according to her death certificate, which has been published by the National Records of Scotland.

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Queen’s cause of death given as ‘old age’

The death certificate released by National Records of Scotland gave the Queen’s full name, address and occupation.

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Queen's doctor's unusual title revealed as death certificate says she died of old age

Queen Elizabeth II's death certificate was signed by the 'Apothecary to the Monarch' - as the title holds a huge historical significance to the Household at Windsor

Daily Mirror

The Queen's official time and cause of death revealed

The document was released by National Records of Scotland

Belfast Live

Queen Elizabeth II's cause of death confirmed as official certificate released

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's official death certificate has been released by National Records of Scotland after she passed away in her beloved estate in Balmoral.

Edinburgh Live

Queen's cause of death confirmed as officials release certificate

National Records of Scotland published an extract from Her Majesty The Queen’s entry in the Register of Deaths this afternoon.

Daily Record

Queen Elizabeth died of 'old age', death certificate shows

Britain's Queen Elizabeth died of old age, according to her death certificate, which was published by the National Records of Scotland on Thursday.

Reuters

The Queen's cause of death revealed by National Records of Scotland

QUEEN Elizabeth died, aged 96, at Balmoral surrounded by members of the royal family earlier this month.

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Queen's cause of death was old age as certificate confirms exact time she died

The document, published by the National Records of Scotland on Thursday and signed by Anne, the Princess Royal, lists old age as the only cause of the Queen's death

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Life expectancy in Motherwell & Wishaw among lowest in the country

Statistics from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) show that a male baby under 12 months old living in the Scottish Parliamentary constituency is expected to live an average of 73.10 years.

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A quarter of all deaths of young people are linked to suicide

The proportion of deaths related to suicide of five to 24 year olds is much higher than that for older people

Daily Record

Overdose Awareness Day offers time for bereaved families to remember loved ones

Renfrewshire landmarks will be lit up later today to mark the important day

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Lanarkshire MSP calls for action over alcohol-related deaths

National Records of Scotland figures showed 1245 alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland in 2021 – 179 of these were in Lanarkshire

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New figures reveal suicide deaths in Lanarkshire drop by nearly a quarter

Latest statistics were revealed by the National Records of Scotland but a leading charity say more needs to be done.

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Drug death rates in Perth and Kinross drop to lowest levels since 2017, according to new figures

Statistics released by National Records of Scotland show 34 people in the region died in 2020, compared to 20 in 2021

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway drugs deaths rise by nearly 60 per cent in just 12 months

35 people died as a result of drugs misuse in 2021, compared to just 22 in 2020

Daily Record

Dundee records largest fall in population in Scotland during pandemic

Estimates from the National Records of Scotland showed the city’s population dropped by 0.7% in the last year.

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Scottish city populations fall as numbers in rural areas rise during pandemic

National Records of Scotland's latest estimates show reversal in a years-long trend

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Lanarkshire householders may be selected for a doorstep interview related to census

Those selected will already be aware that they have to take part

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