Analysing the Big Data

We have used some of our data to provide sample indicative analyses of the socio-economic and cultural circumstances of those who are buried in the cemetery:

The Scottish Diaspora and the Cemetery

Map showing the Scottish diaspora : where did those buried in the cemetery come from and where did they travel?

Common Causes of Death

Word cloud showing the most common causes of death among those buried in the cemetery. Not surprisingly, Cholera and childbirth are the likely candidates.

Common Professions

Word cloud showing the most common professions among those buried in the cemetery:

Verses from the Bible

Word cloud showing the most common Biblical references in the epitaphs of those buried in the cemetery. Any guesses why Thessalonians features in the top few Biblical books from which epitaphs are drawn?