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New videos showcasing Scotland's People services

Two new videos to showcase services offered by National Records of Scotland including Scotland's People have been launched today

11th May 2026

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Prison registers search tips

Read our search tips to explore 100,000 newly added prisoner admission records from Ayr and Inveraray prisons.

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