Ships, boats and yachts that were berthed in Scottish ports on census day were enumerated and in 1921 this included the Britannia, a racing yacht owned by His Majesty King George V. Its name is shared by the decommissioned Royal Yacht Britannia which is now permanently berthed at Leith docks. Hunters Quay, Dunoon The Britannia … Continue reading Ships, Boats and Yachts enumerated in 1921
Scotland’s Census 1921: Fresh Air Fortnight
If you have children missing from their family home in the 1921 census, especially in Glasgow, it may be worth widening the search to include seaside locations. The charity Glasgow Poor Children’s Fresh Air Fortnight Scheme gave children two weeks away from their lives in overcrowded and deprived areas of Glasgow to let them enjoy … Continue reading Scotland’s Census 1921: Fresh Air Fortnight
Scotland’s Census 1921: Labourers on the move
The 1921 census asked for ‘Road, Street, &c. and No. or name of House.’ Sadly however, not everyone in 1921 lived in a conventional house - in fact, an entry from Sanquhar tells the story of a family of seven who did not have a roof over their heads. James White, his wife Elizabeth and … Continue reading Scotland’s Census 1921: Labourers on the move
Census 1921: Missing Military Men
The 1921 census in the UK was originally scheduled to be held on 24 April but it was delayed until 19 June due to civil unrest and strikes. The census was taken during a coal strike which ended on 28 June and reveals that many military personnel were deployed to mines around the country. The … Continue reading Census 1921: Missing Military Men
Census captures build-up to 1921 Golf Open at St Andrews
The 1921 Open Golf Championship was held at St Andrews on 23 – 25 June 1921. The 1921 census was held on 19 June 1921 and our records show many golfers and journalists were already in the town. These records give us a unique insight into the golfing world a hundred years ago. The census … Continue reading Census captures build-up to 1921 Golf Open at St Andrews
A chance survival
The 1921 census for Scotland is now available to search and view on ScotlandsPeople and in ScotlandsPeople Centres. Today, National Records of Scotland archivist Tessa examines a Scottish schedule preserved in the 1921 census for England and Wales which can be viewed online at Find My Past. Background to the 1921 census A census is … Continue reading A chance survival
St. Kilda’s last census
The 1921 census has now been added to ScotlandsPeople, the NRS ancestry research website. You can use the census to explore where a person was staying, whether they were at home or staying elsewhere, what their accommodation was like, who they were with, what their occupation was and much more. Today, we're looking at what … Continue reading St. Kilda’s last census
West Register House – Two centuries in the heart of Edinburgh
Doors Open Days 2022 has returned to Edinburgh and East Lothian and the theme of this year’s festival is “Standing Strong”, highlighting the value of regular building maintenance and community approaches to looking after buildings and places. As archivists, conservators, and collectors of data, National Records of Scotland (NRS) we cast our eyes down to … Continue reading West Register House – Two centuries in the heart of Edinburgh
Uncovering the history of women’s football in Scotland 1880-1939
This new project, Uncovering the history of women’s football in Scotland 1880-1939, funded by The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) the educational and research arm of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), aims to map the early history of women’s football in Scotland. Although many people believe that women’s football is a relatively recent … Continue reading Uncovering the history of women’s football in Scotland 1880-1939
International Women’s Day: A spotlight on Scottish authors in our records
International Women's Day (IWD) on 8 March acknowledges the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. Each March, we also commemorate Women’s History Month which highlights the contributions that women have made to society throughout the years. 2022 has been designated Scotland’s Year of Stories, which celebrates and promotes the wealth of stories inspired by, … Continue reading International Women’s Day: A spotlight on Scottish authors in our records
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