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05/01/17
The lives of a comedian and an author in the 1916 births
21/10/16
Learn about the lives of six soldiers who died on 1 July 1916
18/10/16
Working on a recent project, members of staff discovered answers to puzzles in their family history
10/10/16
Discover the buildings commissioned by a remarkable newspaper editor and philanthropist
07/10/16
The society tattooist with the unusual name
07/10/16
Even if your ancestor didn't leave a will, an inventory can still reveal a lot
30/09/16
You may be experiencing difficulties with your account on the new ScotlandsPeople website.
28/09/16
Welcome to the new ScotlandsPeople website.
22/08/16
The Military Service Appeal Tribunals handled appeals against conscription from 1916 onwards.