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What was the symbolic act performed during public meetings before the creation of the Register of Sasines?
Handing over earth and stones
What is the main purpose of the Sasine Register?
To record all land transactions
What is required for recording deeds in the Sasine Register?
A description in words of boundaries and area
What is the result of registration in the Sasine Register?
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What happens to the original deeds after registration?
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What is the name of the Act that abolished the ceremonial transfers of land?
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What is the primary purpose of the Land Registration (Scotland) Act 1979?
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What is the term used to describe a system of land registration where ownership is plotted against a map?
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What is the main difference between the Land Register and the General Register of Sasines?
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What is the likely reason why large landed estates are expected to remain in the ownership of one family?
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What is the significance of the Land Certificate issued by the Keeper?
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What is the percentage of land mass in Scotland that has been identified as of January 2024?
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