Female workers at HM Munitions Factory in Gretna, “pouring on” a mixture of cordite into canvas bags in 1918. Search thousands of images from Scotland’s past in the ScotlandsPeople image library 👇 bit.ly/ScotlandsPeopl…

Old Parish Registers include unusual details such as this one from Perthshire in 1594 recording a marriage objection. A “Bangster hizzie” may be best explained as “A lawless young woman”. The Dictionary of the Scots language may help with older entries! dsl.ac.uk

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The birth entry of the magnificently named Hercules Linton, designer of the Cutty Sark, born 1 January 1837. Linton’s famous ship is now a tourist attraction but sadly its construction proved to be financially ruinous for his shipbuilding business.

Marriage entries for the Baird sisters, May 1944. Sisters Muriel and Jean Baird married their fiances Richard Grant and Herbert Johnson at Carriden in West Lothian. Double weddings may have been to save money in wartime, or just for fun. Have you been to a double wedding?

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Watch: Mary, Queen of Scots in our records. Learn what Exchequer records can tell us about Mary I's style and fashion during her reign, and about her personal networks. 👇 youtu.be/nOPdPkiPYF8?si…

A list of people living in Dalkeith, Midlothian, in 1811. Kirk Session records can include surprising material and can be searched by keyword. Pick a volume for a place and time you’re interested in, then flick through for free. Find out more 👇 bit.ly/SPKirkSession

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The Forth Bridges that never were… On the 60th anniversary of the Forth Road Bridge, we looked into our archives to find designs for river crossings that were proposed for the Forth, but never built. The Forth Bridges

An unexpected interruption for churches in the town of Dumfries in December 1745… “The Young Pretender and the Highland army were in possession of the Town on Saturday, Sunday & Monday…” Click "Alt text" for transcript.

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