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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. | ||
:*Search: {{RecordSearch|1771030| '''Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950'''}} - at FamilySearch, index | :*Search: {{RecordSearch|1771030| '''Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950'''}} - at FamilySearch, index & images ($). [[Scotland Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use This Collection]] | ||
:*Search: {{RecordSearch|1771074| '''Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910'''}} - at FamilySearch, index | :*Search: {{RecordSearch|1771074| '''Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910'''}} - at FamilySearch, index & images ($). [[Scotland Marriages - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use This Collection]] | ||
:*{{RecordSearch|2421466|'''Scotland Presbyterian & Protestant Church Records, 1736-1990'''}} - at FamilySearch, index | :*{{RecordSearch|2421466|'''Scotland Presbyterian & Protestant Church Records, 1736-1990'''}} - at FamilySearch, index & images ($). [[Scotland Presbyterian & Protestant Church Records - FamilySearch Historical Records|How to Use This Collection]] | ||
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bkeywords%3AScotland%20%2Bkeywords%3ABlotter '''Blotter Registers'''] | :*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bkeywords%3AScotland%20%2Bkeywords%3ABlotter '''Blotter Registers'''] | ||
:*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/79310 '''Neglected Entries Register'''] | :*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/79310 '''Neglected Entries Register'''] | ||
*'''FindMyPast''' has '''indexed and digitized''' the records. | *'''FindMyPast''' has '''indexed and digitized''' the records. | ||
:*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/scotland-parish-births-and-baptisms-1564-1929 '''Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929'''], index | :*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/scotland-parish-births-and-baptisms-1564-1929 '''Scotland, Parish Births & Baptisms 1564-1929'''], index & images ($). | ||
:*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/scotland-parish-marriages-and-banns-1561-1893 '''Scotland, Parish Marriages & Banns 1561-1893'''], index | :*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/scotland-parish-marriages-and-banns-1561-1893 '''Scotland, Parish Marriages & Banns 1561-1893'''], index & images ($). | ||
:*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/scotland-parish-deaths-and-burials-1564-2017 '''Scotland, Parish Deaths & Burials 1564-2017'''], index | :*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-records/scotland-parish-deaths-and-burials-1564-2017 '''Scotland, Parish Deaths & Burials 1564-2017'''], index & images ($). | ||
*'''MyHeritage''' has also index and digitized the records. | *'''MyHeritage''' has also index and digitized the records. | ||
:*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30226/scotland-births-baptisms-1564-1950 '''Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950'''], index | :*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30226/scotland-births-baptisms-1564-1950 '''Scotland, Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950'''], index & images ($). | ||
:*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30229/scotland-marriages-1561-1910 '''Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910'''], index | :*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-30229/scotland-marriages-1561-1910 '''Scotland, Marriages, 1561-1910'''], index & images ($). | ||
*[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. | ||