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Scotland's History: Emigration to Australia 1852-1857
27/02/2019
How Scottish migrants to Australia were helped by the Highland and Island Emigration Society
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Scotland's History: Scots on the Titanic
22/07/2016
The stories of a 1st Officer, a passenger and a violinist on board the fated ship.
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Scotland's History: The Balmoral Estate
18/07/2016
Discover two royal births, a munshi, and a will full of treasures connected to the Balmoral Estate
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Scotland's History: The last households on St Kilda in 1930
18/05/2016
By 1930 only 36 inhabitants, forming 10 households, remained on the island.
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Our Records: Valuation Rolls
12/01/2016
Valuation rolls recorded a uniform valuation of landed property across Scotland from 1855
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New search tips: Pensions Appeal Tribunals records
05/11/2026
Explore over 25,000 Pensions Appeal Tribunals case files for Scotland, searchable online for the first time.
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New: Breakaway church records added
24/06/2026
Historical records of 262 congregations which broke away from the Church of Scotland during the 18th and 19th centuries are now available.
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New year, new search tips
07/01/2026
Discover our latest hints and shortcuts to help you explore the records.