National Records of Scotland (NRS) holds the records of the nation, and they take many forms. They include: charters gifting lands; letters between family and friends; photographs; born-digital records; maps and plans; registers of vital events; and much more. From the grand to the humble, the diversity of form and variety of topics covered, is what makes our collections so exciting.

This selection of ‘treasures’ highlights individual records, what they are and their context within the wider collection. From the oldest to the newest, to the best-known to the apparently un-important, they provide evidence of Scotland’s people and history.

NRS exists to preserve the past, record the present and inform the future. We hope this selection allows readers to explore Scotland’s archives, and the history of the nation.

ISBN: 9780995777620
Published: March 2025
Format: Paperback
Publisher: National Records of Scotland
Extent: 116 pages
Dimensions: 210 x 210 x 10 mm