The National Records of Scotland in Edinburgh preserve and archive records relating to the history of Scotland and it's citizens. They also provide valuable research guides for genealogists looking for Scottish ancestors. The records most valuable to researchers include:
- Civil marriage, birth and death registers begin in 1855 to the present
- Pre-1855 marriage, death and birth records exist in the Church of Scotland Parish registers. Oldest parish registers entries begin 1553.
- Census records 1841-1911
- Last Wills and Testaments 1523-1915
- The Scottish Catholic Church Archives contain entries beginning from 1703. Scottish Church Records existing before 1855 have been digitized and are available for viewing online.
Because of privacy laws within the Catholic Church, the majority of these records aren't available for public viewing until 100 or more years from the occurrence of the event. The National Records of Scotland can be accessed at https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/
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