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*Registration in Church of Scotland's registers was costly and unpopular, so many people did not bother to register events at all. Rapid urbanization during the 19th century contributed to the diminishing influence of the Church and a decrease in registration in these areas. For the 19th century onwards, it is estimated that as few as 30% of events occurring were actually being recorded for some urban parishes.<ref>"Guide to Old Parish Registers", Aberdeen City Libraries, https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2019-09/Guide%20-%20OPRs.pdf, accessed 24 March 2024.</ref> | *Registration in Church of Scotland's registers was costly and unpopular, so many people did not bother to register events at all. Rapid urbanization during the 19th century contributed to the diminishing influence of the Church and a decrease in registration in these areas. For the 19th century onwards, it is estimated that as few as 30% of events occurring were actually being recorded for some urban parishes.<ref>"Guide to Old Parish Registers", Aberdeen City Libraries, https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2019-09/Guide%20-%20OPRs.pdf, accessed 24 March 2024.</ref> | ||
*The original images can also be browsed for free at FamilySearch Centers and Affiliate Libraries through the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']. Microfilm and microfiche indexes are also available. See the article '''[[Scotland Old Parochial Registers (OPR)]]''' to learn more. | *The original images can also be browsed for free at FamilySearch Centers and Affiliate Libraries through the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']. Microfilm and microfiche indexes are also available. See the article '''[[Scotland Old Parochial Registers (OPR)]]''' to learn more. | ||
{{Block indent|*Search: {{RecordSearch|1771030| '''Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950'''}} - at FamilySearch, index & images ($). [[Scotland Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use This Collection]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|*Search: {{RecordSearch|1771074| '''Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910'''}} - at FamilySearch, index & images ($). [[Scotland Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use This Collection]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|*{{RecordSearch|2421466|'''Scotland Presbyterian & Protestant Church Records, 1736-1990'''}} - at FamilySearch, index & images ($). [[Scotland Presbyterian & Protestant Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use This Collection]]}} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bkeywords%3AScotland%20%2Bkeywords%3ABlotter '''Blotter Registers'''] |2=1}} | |||
{{Block indent|1=*{{FSC|79310|item|disp='''Neglected Entries Register'''}}|2=1}} | |||
*'''FindMyPast''' has '''indexed and digitized''' the records. | *'''FindMyPast''' has '''indexed and digitized''' the records. | ||
{{Block indent|*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/scotland-parish-births-and-baptisms-1564-1929 '''Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929'''], index & images ($).}} | |||
{{Block indent|*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/scotland-parish-marriages-and-banns-1561-1893 '''Scotland, Parish Marriages & Banns 1561-1893'''], index & images ($).}} | |||
{{Block indent|*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/scotland-parish-deaths-and-burials-1564-2017 '''Scotland, Parish Deaths & Burials 1564-2017'''], index & images ($).}} | |||
*'''MyHeritage''' has also index and digitized the records. | *'''MyHeritage''' has also index and digitized the records. | ||
{{Block indent|*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30226/scotland-births-baptisms-1564-1950 '''Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950'''], index & images ($).}} | |||
{{Block indent|*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30229/scotland-marriages-1561-1910 '''Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910'''], index & images ($).}} | |||
*[http://www.freereg.org.uk/ '''FreeReg.org'''] is a site that transcribes records from across the UK. A few Scotland Church Records are included. No images are available. | *[http://www.freereg.org.uk/ '''FreeReg.org'''] is a site that transcribes records from across the UK. A few Scotland Church Records are included. No images are available. | ||
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[https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/advanced-search#{%22category%22:%22church%22} ''' ScotlandsPeople.gov.uk]''' In 1855, the government officially called for all non-parochial (non-conformist) church registers (of all religions outside of the Church of Scotland) to be turned in to the official government archive, now managed by '''ScotlandsPeople'''. | [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/advanced-search#{%22category%22:%22church%22} ''' ScotlandsPeople.gov.uk]''' In 1855, the government officially called for all non-parochial (non-conformist) church registers (of all religions outside of the Church of Scotland) to be turned in to the official government archive, now managed by '''ScotlandsPeople'''. | ||
*'''Catholic Records:''' [https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/guides/catholic-parish-registers '''Catholic Parish Registers Guide''']. | *'''Catholic Records:''' [https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/guides/catholic-parish-registers '''Catholic Parish Registers Guide''']. | ||
{{Block indent|[[Scotland Roman Catholic Church Parishes]]|2}} | |||
*'''Other Non-Conformist''' Records: A list of what is available is for other non-conformist churches is available here: [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/guides/church-registers#Parishes '''Church Records Guide''']. | *'''Other Non-Conformist''' Records: A list of what is available is for other non-conformist churches is available here: [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/guides/church-registers#Parishes '''Church Records Guide''']. | ||
{{Block indent|The main NRS collections are as follows:|2}} | |||
{{Block indent|Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) (NRS reference CH10), 1569-1983|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|Methodist Church (NRS reference, CH11), 1661-2002|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|Episcopal Church (NRS reference CH12), 1549-2003|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|United Free Church (NRS reference CH13), 1901-1986, including some records of predecessor churches back to 1792|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|United Reformed Church (NRS reference CH14), 1726-1993|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|Unitarian Church (NRS reference CH15), 1792-1975|3}} | |||
{{Block indent|Free Church (NRS reference CH16), 1843-1977, including some records of predecessor churches back to 1823|3}} | |||
==Contents of the Records== | ==Contents of the Records== | ||
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