Year Files Destroyed 1996 40,154 1997 56,850 1998 59,482 1999 96,654 2000 77,600 2001 70,676 2002 42,938 2003 34,239 2004 37,192 2005 16,222 These file deletions followed the normal practices of the Executive whereby files are recommended for destruction in accordance with retention and disposal schedules agreed with the National Archives of Scotland...