The Latest Breaking News from National Records of Scotland

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

Insider UK · Jul 13, 2022

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

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

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2022

The current top baby names for girls in the United Kingdom

Popular names for girls shows some interesting variations across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

Manchester Evening News · Jun 19, 2022

Fears census abstention could hit public services in Scotland’s poorest areas

Experts voice alarm as areas with highest rates of deprivation lag behind minimum response rate of 85%

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022

Scottish census to be delayed by a month due to low uptake

Due to a lack of households completing Scotland's census, the Scottish Government has announced that they will be extending the deadline by four weeks in a bid to allow more time for those who need it.

Glasgow Live · Apr 28, 2022

Scots to be given extension to complete Census after alarmingly low return rate

The National Records of Scotland will now accept census returns until the end of May

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2022

Time running out for more than a quarter of Lanarkshire households still to complete census

Around 700,000 householders across Scotland have yet to submit their returns

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2022

Scotland’s most popular baby names revealed

Olivia and Jack topped the list with celebrity-inspired and unisex names also making an appearance

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

700,000 Scottish households face £1,000 fines if they don’t return their census responses

Scots have until May 1 to submit their response

Daily Record · Apr 22, 2022

Lanarkshire residents warned they face hefty fine for not completing census

With only weeks left to submit responses, National Records of Scotland Chief Executive Paul Lowe reminds people who have yet to complete theirs that they may be subject to prosecution.

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2022