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• Getting Married in Scotland
  • I want to get married in Scotland. How do I go about it?
  • I want to organise a surprise wedding for my partner is this possible?
  • What form does a marriage ceremony take in Scotland?
  • We would like a family friend to solemnise our marriage. Is this possible?
  • What was and is the minimum age for marriage in Scotland?
  • Civil Marriages in Approved Places
  • Marriage Rooms in Scotland
• Getting Married Abroad
  • I want to get married abroad. What documents will I need to provide?
  • I am getting married abroad and require my birth extract authenticated. How do I go about this?
• Registering a Civil Partnership in Scotland
• GROSLocate
• Registering a Birth
• Registering a Stillbirth
• Registering a Death
• Adoption
• Gender Recognition
• Recording Changes of Forename(s) and Surname(s) in Scotland
• About Registration in Scotland
• Items Included in the Main Registers
• Recent Changes to Registration Procedures in Scotland
• Disclosure of Death Registration Information
• A' Clàradh Breith
• A' Clàradh Marbh-Bhreith
• A' Clàradh Bàis
• Sgaoileadh Fiosrachadh Claradh Bais
• A’ Pòsadh ann an Alba
  • Tha mi airson pòsadh ann an Alba. Ciamar a nì mi seo?
  • Tha mi airson pòsadh a chur air dòigh gun fhios dham chompanach. A bheil seo comasach?
  • Dè an riochd anns am bi seirbheis pòsaidh ann an Alba?
  • Tha sinn airson gum bi am pòsadh againn air a shòlamachadh le caraid don teaghlach.
  • Tha mi airson pòsadh thall thairis. Dè na sgrìobhainnean a dh’fheumas mi a shealltainn?
  • Tha mi a’ pòsadh thall thairis agus feumaidh an earrann breith agam a bhith dearbhte.
  • Dè an aois as ìsle a bha agus a tha ceadaichte airson pòsadh ann an Alba?
  • Pòsaidhean Catharra ann an Àiteachan Ceadaichte
  • Am faod sinn ar bòidean-pòsaidh a thoirt anns a’ Ghàidhlig?
  • Seòmraichean Pòsaidh an Alba
• A' Clàradh Com-pàirteachas Catharra ann an Alba

Family Records

• How to Order an Official Extract
• Our Standard of Service - Family Records
• Help Researching Scottish Ancestors
  • Looking up Family History on the Internet
  • Old Parish Registers
  • List of Parishes and Registration Districts
  • List of Old Parochial Registers
  • Irregular Border and Scottish Runaway Marriages
• From our Records
  • Genealogical Gems
  • Scotland's Hall of Fame
  • Digitised Extract from the Buik of the Kirk of the Canagait
  • Glossary of terms

Statistics

• Improvements to Statistics Area of Website
• Summary Statistics for Council Areas
  • Scotland
  • Aberdeen City
  • Aberdeenshire
  • Angus
  • Argyll and Bute
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  • Dundee City
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  • Highland
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  • West Lothian
• Statistics Customer Survey 2007
• Publications and Data
  • Annual Preliminary Return of Vital Events
  • Annual Report Publications
  • Drug-related Deaths in Scotland
  • Electoral Statistics
  • Household Estimates
  • Household Projections
  • Increased Winter Mortality
  • Life Expectancy
  • Occasional papers
  • Population Estimates
  • Population projections
  • Popular Names
  • Quarterly Return of Vital Events
  • Settlements and Localities
  • Small Area Population Estimates
  • Vital Events Reference tables
  • Weekly and Monthly Data on Births and Deaths Registered in Scotland
• Time Series Datasets
• Annual report
  • Information on the Annual Report
• High Level Summary of Statistics Trends
  • Featured Trend
• Population
  • Population Estimates for Scottish Centenarians
• Migration
  • Information on Migration
• Births
  • Births Time Series Data
• Deaths
  • Deaths Time Series Data
• Marriages and Civil Partnerships
  • Marriages Time Series Data
• Divorces and Adoptions
  • Divorces Time Series Data
• Household estimates and projections
  • About Household Estimates and Projections
• Geography
  • One Scotland - One Geography
  • Geography Bulletin
  • A Users Guide to GROS Geography Products
  • Best Practice Guide
  • Scottish Settlements Urban and Rural Areas in Scotland
  • 2001 Output Geography
  • Useful Links
• Key Facts
• User Consultation Groups and Seminars
  • The Population and Migration Statistics Committee (Scotland) - (PAMS)
  • Small Area Population Estimates (SAPE) Working Group
  • The Household Analysis Review Group (HARG)
  • Population Projections Working Group - (PPWG)
  • Seminars
• Statistics - Useful Links
• General Information on Our Statistics
  • Scottish Statistics Plan
  • Our standard of service - statistical and geographical services
  • Statistical Service in Scotland
  • Statement of Compliance
• Scotland's Demography Research Programme
• Statistics Glossary
  • Statistics Glossary Part 1
  • Statistics Glossary Part 2
  • Statistics Glossary Part 3

Census

• 2011 Census
  • Background
  • 2011 Census News
  • Census Vacancies
  • 2006 Census Test
  • 2009 Census Rehearsal
  • Census Consultation
  • Community Liaison
  • Schools Census Project
  • Question Development
  • Procurement
• 2001 Census
  • New Layout
  • Results and Products
  • Background
  • A review
  • Updates
  • Enquiries
• 1991 Census Products
  • 1991 Census Special Migration Statistics
  • 1991 Census Special Workplace Statistics
  • Index of populated areas in Scotland
• Census Learning Zone
  • Answers to questions about censuses
  • Things you always wanted to know about censuses
  • Why use postcodes
  • How is the census information processed
  • Schools census data map
• Sòn Ionnsachaidh a' Chunntas-sluaigh
  • Freagairtean do cheistean air Cunntasan-sluaigh
  • Fiosrachadh a bha thu ag iarraidh mu chunntasan-sluaigh
  • Carson a tha còdan puist air an cleachadh?
  • Ciamar a tha fiosrachadh bhon Chunntas-sluaigh air a rianachd?
  • Mapa de Roinnean Comhairle

NHS Central Register

• About the Register
  • History
  • What Is The Register Used For?
  • What Information is Held on The Register?
  • Who Has Access to The Register?
  • How is The Register Used for Medical Research?
• How to use The Register for Medical Research
  • How to Apply
  • Data Available from NHSCR
  • Charges and Useful Links
• Frequently asked questions
• Review Of The NHS Central Register
• Consultation - NHSCR Governance Board
  • HNSCR GB 1st June 2007
  • NHSCR GB 7th November 2006
  • NHSCR GB 8thh May 2006
  • NHSCR GB 7th November 2005
• NHSCR Useful Links

News

• 2008
  • Scottish Population Highest Since 1983
  • Census Questionnaires to be Available Online
  • Continued Increase In Scottish Births
  • Increase in number of households in Scotland
  • Scotlands Next Census Date Unveiled
  • Births Increase For The Fifth Consecutive Year
  • Population Projections for Scotlands Council Areas
  • Census Rehearsal
• 2007
  • Record Number of Centenarians in Scotland
  • Lewis and Sophie Favourite Names in 2007
  • Continued Increase in Scottish Births
  • Registrar General Reports on Deaths Last Winter
  • Rise Projected for Scotlands Population
  • Increase in Births and Decrease In Deaths
  • Latest Life Expectancy Figures Announced
  • Drug Related Deaths In Scotland 2006
  • The Registrar General's Review of Scotland's Population
  • Stong Support for New Plans to Combat ID Fraud
  • Increase in Scottish Births and Deaths
  • Scotlands Mid-Year Population Estimates
  • Increase in Number of Households in Scotland
  • Launch of Consultation on Next Census
  • More Births than Deaths in 2006
  • Old Records, New Format
• 2006
  • Jack Makes A Comeback And Sophie Retains Her Crown
  • Consultation Launch on Combating ID Fraud
  • More than 900 Civil Partnerships in Scotland
  • Registrar General Reports on Scotland's Winter Deaths in 2005/06
  • Latest Figures Show Increases in Births and Civil Partnerships
  • Life Expectancy Figures for Scotland
  • Drug-related Deaths in Scotland in 2005
  • Registrar General's Annual Review of Scotland's Population
  • Registration and Electoral Administration
  • First statistics on civil partnerships in Scotland
  • Average household size to fall below two people
  • Population up for Third Consecutive Year
  • Birth rate keeps on rising
• 2005
  • Lewis and Sophie Top Baby Names Chart
  • Increase in Births
  • Population Projections for Scotland's Council Areas
  • Household Estimates for 2005
  • New demography centre
  • Winter deaths 2004-05
  • Population expected to rise and age
  • Scotland's Census 2001 - Gaelic Report
  • Cunntas-sluaigh na h-Alba 2001- Aithisg Ghàidhlig
  • Latest life expectancy figures announced
  • Births, Deaths and Marriages in 2005
  • Children help shape Scotland's next Census
  • Drug-related Deaths in Scotland in 2004
  • Registrar General Publishes Scotland's Household Estimates for 2004
  • Registrar Generals Review of Scotlands Population
  • Review of Census Classifications
  • Deaths from big three killers fall
  • NHS Register sets up in Dumfries
  • Census Test to be held across Scotland
  • Scotland's Population Rises Two Years in a Row
  • Births, Deaths and Marriages in 2004
  • Analysis of Religion in the 2001 Census
  • Figures show rise in birth rate
  • Migration Statistics from Census 2001
  • GROS celebrates its 150th birthday
  • The most popular names in Scotland 2004
  • Book now for 2011 Census
  • New Book of Scottish Connections
• 2004
  • Vital Events Quarterly Return for Third Quarter 2004
  • NHS Jobs Move South to Dumfries
  • Fall in Scotland's population deferred
  • Vital events quarterly return for 2nd quarter 2004
  • Juggling all those demands
  • International commission on civil status
  • Drug-related deaths in Scotland in 2003
  • 150th anniversary of civil registration system
  • 2003 annual review of demographic trends
  • Census 2001 - Migrants and commuters
  • More Scottish babies make their mark
  • 2003 mid-year estimate for Scotland's council and health board areas
  • Scotland's population rises - thanks to migrants
  • Births, deaths, marriages in 2003
  • Adoption statistics
  • Spotlight on ethnic origin in census report
  • 2002-based Population Projections for Scottish Areas
  • The future for family history
  • Popular names for children 2003
• 2003
  • 450th anniversary of Christine's baptism
  • Scotland's population set for continuing decline
  • 2003 quarterly return, 3rd quarter
  • New venues for civil marriages
  • Statistics for inhabited islands
  • Drug-related deaths in Scotland in 2002
  • 2002 annual review of demographic trends
  • Small fall in population of Scotland
  • Release of detailed results from 2001 census
  • Registrar General announces further results from the 2001 census
• 2002
  • £1.6 million for Scottish Family History 'One-Stop Shop'
  • Population projections, Scotland (2001 based)
  • The Registrar General's annual review of demographic trends
  • 2001 population report
  • Simpson launches new website for genealogy enthusiasts
  • Drug-related deaths in Scotland in 2001
  • Improving service to our customers
  • 2000-based population projections for Scottish areas
  • Scotland's census goes online
• 2001
  • Drug-related deaths in Scotland in 2000
  • Projected population of Scotland (2000 based)
  • Civil registration shake-up
  • Number of marriages at Gretna continue to rise
  • 2000 Annual report
  • Scotland's census - almost there!
  • Census post-back exceeds 70 percent target
  • Good start to census post-back in Scotland - Orkney and Shetland lead the way
  • Scotland's census - delivery on schedule
  • Population estimates, 2000 mid-year
  • Census enumerators train before taking to the streets
  • Employers asked to help staff with census return information
  • 2001 census - Scottish census returns will be safe and secure
  • 2001 census - foot and mouth disease
  • 2001 census - all party support for Scottish schools project
  • Education minister launches 2001 census project for schools
  • Scotland's 2.5 million census forms ready for distribution
  • Field Force Sign Up For The 2001 Census
  • Overcoming the language barrier for census 2001
  • Ground breaking family tree project underway
• 2000
  • Ceremonies could strengthen family bonds
  • Drug-related deaths in Scotland in 1999
  • 1999 annual report
  • Mid-1999 population estimates for Scotland
  • Small decrease in the population of Scotland
  • 1998 - based population projections for Scottish areas
  • 2001 census order
• 1999
  • Projected population of Scotland (1998 - based)
  • The Registrar General's 1998 annual report
  • 2001 census of population - white paper

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  • Accounts for the year Ended 31 March 2002
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• Annual Performance Review (APR)
• How We are Organised
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