# Scotland’s Births Fall, Infant Deaths Rise

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-06-09T08:45:59+00:00
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Scotland’s birth rate dips again, with 11,347 births in Q1 — a 2.6% drop — while deaths fell unexpectedly by 6.5%, largely due to a sharp decline in flu-related deaths. But a troubling spike in infant mortality — 51 deaths, the highest in over a decade — stands out. Meanwhile, marriages tick up slightly, and stillbirths remain at a ten-year low. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8856f0d98cd59a68

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