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Our Records: Kay Carmichael (1925 – 2009)
05/01/2026
The birth entry of the activist, policy adviser and lecturer is one of 104,137 from 1925 released to Scotland’s People
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Santa baby found in Scotland's history books
18/12/2025
We've created a 'nice' list of Christmassy names in our records.
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Victorian crofting records online for first time
05/11/2025
Records of the lives of Highlands and Islands crofters and cottars who fought for their rights more than 140 years ago are online for the first time.
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Crofter and Cottar returns and the Napier Commission
05/11/2025
Discover more about Highland and Island communities in the 1880s
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How it all kicked off: celebrating Hibernian F.C.'s anniversary
31/10/2025
This year marks Hibernian Football Club’s 150th anniversary. We trace the family trees of some of its iconic players.
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New search tips
18/08/2025
Explore new hints and shortcuts to unlock your next family history discovery.
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Discover your Scottish heritage
25/06/2025
Thousands of remarkable Ordnance Survey (OS) Name Books and tax rolls are now available to search.
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What's in a name? The Ordnance Survey Name Books
25/06/2025
The Victorians documented Scotland's landscape to create the first edition six-inch OS maps. This article shows how they provide a unique glimpse into place names, landmarks and geographical features.
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Historical tax rolls: a window into the past
25/06/2025
Historical tax rolls from the 17th to the early 19th centuries are now available to search and view on Scotland’s People.