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• Getting Married in Scotland
  • I want to get married in Scotland. How do I go about it?
  • BSL Getting Married in Scotland
  • 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
• 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?
  • I want to register my foreign marriage in Scotland. How do I do this?
• Registering a Civil Partnership in Scotland
• BSL Registering a Civil Partnership in Scotland
• Registering a Birth
• BSL Registering a Birth
• Registering a Stillbirth
• BSL Registering a Stillbirth
• Registering a Death
• BSL Registering a Death
• Adoption
• Re-registration of Birth or Still-Birth
• Gender Recognition
• Recording Changes of Forename(s) and Surname(s) in Scotland
• BSL-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

Family Records

• How to Order an Official Extract
• How to Order an Official Extract from the 1939 National Identity Register
• Our Standard of Service - Family Records
• Irregular Border and Scottish Runaway Marriages
• List of Parishes and Registration Districts

Statistics

• Stats at a Glance
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  • Council Area Profiles
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• Statistics by Theme
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• About our Statistics
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• User Consultation, Groups and Seminars
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  • Population Projections Working Group - (PPWG)
  • Census Outputs Geography Working Group
  • Statistics Customer Survey 2007
  • POPGROUP User Group (Scotland)
  • Consultations

Geography

• NRS Postcode Extract
  • Postcode - Background Information
  • 2013-1
  • 2012-2
• 2001 Census: Geography Output
• Related Publications
  • Scottish Settlements Urban and Rural Areas in Scotland
• Useful Links

Census

• 2011 Census
  • Producing and Delivery Scotland's Data
  • Policy and Methodology
  • Consultation and Research
  • Preparations
• 2001 Census
  • New Layout
  • Results and Products
  • Background
  • A review
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  • Occasional papers
• 1991 Census Products
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  • 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

Beyond 2011 - Alternatives to the Census

• Background to Beyond 2011
  • Across the UK
• What are the options for the future?
• Consultations and Events
  • Consultations
  • Events
  • Conferences and Forums
  • Stakeholder Engagement
• Reports and Research
  • General Reports and Publications
  • Technical Reports
  • Other Research
• Beyond 2011 - Frequently Asked Questions

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?
  • 1939 National Identity Register and How to Order an Official Extract
• How to use The Register for Medical Research
  • How to Apply
  • Data Available from NHSCR
  • NHSCR Charges and Other Useful Links
• Frequently asked questions
• Review Of The NHS Central Register
• Consultation - NHSCR Governance Board
  • Meeting on 19 July 2011
  • Meeting on 8 July 2010
  • Meeting on 9 June 2009
  • Meeting on 10 December 2008
  • Meeting on 14 May 2008
  • Meeting on 26 November 2007
  • HNSCR GB 1st June 2007
  • NHSCR GB 7th November 2006
  • NHSCR GB 8 May 2006
  • NHSCR GB 7th November 2005
• NHSCR Useful Links

News

• 2013
  • Census 2011: Population and Household Estimates for Scotland - Release 1B now published
  • Marriages rise again
  • Electoral Statistics
• 2012
  • Jack and Sophie are Scotland’s top baby names
  • Census 2011: Population estimates for Scotland
  • Births, Deaths and Other Vital Events - Third Quarter 2012
  • Household Projections for Scotland's SDP Areas and National Parks (2010-based)
  • Winter Mortality in Scotland - 2011-12
  • Number of Centenarians in Scotland Continues to Increase
  • Births, Deaths and Other Vital Events - Second Quarter 2012
  • Drug-related Deaths in Scotland in 2011
  • Scotland’s population highest ever
  • Births, Deaths and other Vital Events – First Quarter 2012
  • Number of Households in Scotland Continues to Rise
  • Scotland’s Mid-Year Population Estimates
  • National Records of Scotland has a new logo
  • Deaths lowest since records began in 1855
  • Population Projections for Scottish Areas
  • Increase in Scottish Electorate
• 2011
  • Jack and Sophie Remain Scotland’s Top Baby Names
  • Births, Deaths and Other Vital Events – Third Quarter 2011
  • Registrar General Reports on Deaths Last Winter
  • Scotland's Population to Continue to Rise
  • Increase in Scottish Life Expectancy
  • Record Number of Centenarians in Scotland
  • Births, Deaths and Other Vital Events – Second Quarter 2011
  • Drug-related Deaths Down for Second Consecutive Year
  • Registrar General Reflects on Scotland’s Population Changes
  • The Registrar General for Scotland today published provisional figures for births, deaths, marriages
  • Scotland sees rise in the number of households
  • Scotland’s Mid-Year Population Estimates
  • Increase in Scottish Electorate
  • Scotland sees rise in marriages
• 2010
  • Jack and Sophie Remain Scotland’s Top Baby Names
  • Births, Marriages and Deaths – Third Quarter 2010
  • Statutory Registration Fees
  • Life Expectancy for Special Areas
  • Increased Winter Mortality in Scotland 2009/10
  • Number of Centenarians in Scotland Reaches New High
  • Increase in Scottish Life Expectancy
  • Increase in Scottish Marriages
  • Simplification of Public Bodies
  • Drug-related deaths in Scotland in 2009
  • Scotland’s Population Rising Despite Financial Climate
  • Scottish Death Rate at 30 Year Low
  • Increase in Number of Households in Scotland
  • Parliament Approves the Next Census
  • Scottish Population Highest for a Generation
  • Life Expectancy for Special Areas
  • A Fall in Deaths from Scotland’s Three Biggest Killers
  • Population Projections for Scotland’s Council Areas
  • 1939 Identity Register Open to the Public
• 2009
  • Jack and Sophie Stay at Number One
  • Death Toll Down This Summer
  • Scotland’s Census Questions Unveiled
  • Scotland’s Population to Top 5.5 Million
  • Registrar General Reports on Deaths Last Winter
  • Life Expectancy for Administrative Areas within Scotland, 2006-2008
  • Births, Marriages and Deaths – Second Quarter 2009
  • Drug-Related Deaths in Scotland in 2008
  • The Registrar General's Annual Review of Scotland's Population
  • Record Number of Centenarians in Scotland
  • Eco Poster Competition
  • Births, Marriages and Deaths - First Quarter 2009
  • Increase in Number of Households in Scotland
  • Scottish Population Continues to Rise
  • More Divorces In 2008 Than Previously Thought
  • Births Increase for the Sixth Consecutive Year
• 2008
  • Jack’s Back at Number One with Sophie
  • Continued Increase in Scottish Births
  • Record Number of Centenarians in Scotland
  • Registrar General Reports On Deaths Last Winter
  • Census Rehearsal Jobs For Lewis And Harris
  • Census Rehearsal Jobs for West Edinburgh
  • Death Registration Information Released to Combat ID Fraud
  • Latest Life Expectancy Figures Announced
  • Continued Increase in Scottish Births
  • The Registrar General's Annual Review of Scotland's Population
  • Drug Related Deaths in Scotland in 2007
  • New Official Ethnicity Classification Proposed for Scotland's 2011 Census
  • 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
  • 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

About Us

• Our History
  • New Register House
• Merger with National Archives of Scotland
• How We are Organised
• NRS Planning
• Our Services and Products
• Management Board
  • 2012-2013
  • 2011 - 2012
• Departmental Planning Group
• Accounts
  • Accounts for the year Ended 31 March 2006
  • Accounts for the Year Ended 31 March 2005
  • Accounts for the year Ended 31 March 2004
  • Accounts for the year Ended 31 March 2003
  • Accounts for the year Ended 31 March 2002
  • Accounts for the year Ended 31 March 2001
• Annual Performance Review (APR)
• GROS Corporate Plan 2009 to 2012
• Corporate Policies and Strategies
• Procurement
  • Contract Opportunities
• Our Privacy Policy
• Concordat Between Office for National Statistics and General Register Office for Scotland
• NRS Employee Engagement
• Employee Engagement Survey 2010

Contact Us

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• Where to find us
  • New Register House
  • Ladywell House