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Shopping was a different experience during World War One! This is a page from Edinburgh woman Harriet Mackay’s National Ration Book, issued 14 July 1918. It shows Harriet went to shops across the city to purchase sugar, meat, butter, bacon and other items.

We’re seeking a Patient Tracing Officer to work for our NHS Central Register Team in Dumfries. Find out more about this data entry position and apply online 👇 bit.ly/NHSCR-Job

Signatures of Robert Burns in the excise salary book for Dumfries, showing the poet’s declining health. Burns, an exciseman, was signing to confirm he had received his wages. The final signature is from one week before he died on 21 July 1796.

The first volume of the Register of Sasines, 1617 - the world's oldest national public land register. The word “sasine” comes from the old ceremony of receiving sasine, when a new owner was given a symbolic object such as earth or stone, in front of witnesses.

We’re seeking a Fire Safety Manager to work in some of Scotland's most historic buildings. Find out more about the position and apply online 👇 bit.ly/NRS-FireSafety…

1,000 deaths were registered in the week ending 13 July, 186, or 16%, lower than expected. These figures are provisional. ⬇️ See the data: bit.ly/NRS-WeeklyDeat… #NRSStats

Friday is your last chance to see Barker's Panorama of Edinburgh in the Adam Dome at General Register House. If you haven't yet seen it, drop in to step back in time to 1788. Find out more about the panorama 👇 bit.ly/NRSPanorama

“I love you deeply fervently and O how happy should I be, if I could only hope that that love was returned…” A letter from James Maitland Balfour to Lady Blanche Cecil proposing marriage, 15 July 1843. James and Blanche’s son Arthur Balfour became Prime Minister in the 1900s.

Sign up to one of our online webinars to find out more about our consultation on topics for Scotland’s next census in 2031. 📅15 July ⌚14:00 – 15:00 👉bit.ly/Census-Registe… 📅17 July ⌚11:30 – 12:30 👉bit.ly/Census-Registe…

📣 We’ve recently launched a consultation on Scotland’s next census. We’re seeking your views on topics to include in the questionnaire. If you have a need for census data in your work, tell us here 👉 bit.ly/Census-Consult…

New: Treasures of National Records of Scotland Discover the most famous and significant documents in Scotland’s national archives, from the Declaration of Arbroath to the first Act of the Scottish Parliament. Find out more and buy 👇 bit.ly/TreasuresOfNRS

In the week ending 6 July there were 1, 021 deaths registered in Scotland. This is 121 or 11% lower than the expected number of deaths in week 27. These figures are provisional. See the data: Bit.ly/NRS-WeeklyDeat… #NRSstats

Unsure how to answer some questions in our topic consultation on Scotland’s next census? Join one of our webinars to get the help you need. 📅15 July ⌚14:00 – 15:00 👉bit.ly/Census-Registe… 📅17 July ⌚11:30 – 12:30 👉bit.ly/Census-Registe…

Map of the area that is now occupied by Waverley Station, Edinburgh, circa 1846. The streets and homes shown here were demolished - except for Trinity College Church, which was taken apart brick by brick and later reconstructed nearby. Find out more 👇 bit.ly/NRSLostChurch

Sign up to one of our online webinars to find out more about our consultation on topics for Scotland’s next census in 2031. Each session will have the same content. 📅15 July ⌚14:00 – 15:00 👉bit.ly/Census-Registe… 📅17 July ⌚11:30 – 12:30 👉bit.ly/Census-Registe…

A warrant of Edward I with the Seal of the Guardians of Scotland attached, 1292. The warrant authorises payments for Alan de Dunfres, Chancellor of Scotland. Wax seals were used as proof of the sender’s identity, and this one depicts the crucifixion of St Andrew.

Our panorama display of Edinburgh in 1788 has been popular with visitors. We're pleased to reveal that we have extended this display until 18 July. If you haven't seen it yet, drop in to General Register House and step back in time!

Now on Scotland’s People: Georgian tax rolls Find details of thousands of Scots in 15 types of 17th-19th century tax rolls: from taxes on fireplaces, servants, dogs, horses, windows and carts. If you have Scottish ancestors, you may well find one here! bit.ly/TaxRollsSP

Are you an experienced archival leader ready to play a key role in preserving and managing Scotland’s national archive? @NatRecordsScot is seeking a new Head of Collections Care. Apply now: ow.ly/xcJI50Whjb2 #ArchivalJobs #Heritage

We’re seeking an associate software developer to join our Digital Engineering Team. Find out more about the position and apply online 👇 bit.ly/SoftwareNRS