General Register House, National Records of Scotland
Wheelchair accessible
Hundreds of thousands of records in a magnificent domed archive tell the tales of nearly 200 years of Scottish lives, loves, and deaths.

šŸ“œ Adam style neoclassical building in Edinburgh, purpose-built between 1774 and 1788.
šŸ” Headquarters of the National Archives of Scotland, housing centuries of Scottish records.

Why Go

šŸ›ļø Admire magnificent architecture, including the Adam Dome.
šŸ“œ Explore nearly 200 years of Scottish historical records.
šŸ” Research genealogy at the Scotland's People Centre.
šŸ†“ Free entry to the General Register House.

Why Avoid

šŸš« New Register House is currently closed for renovation.
šŸ“ø Pictures of books are not permitted.

šŸ“ Tips

Check the official website for current opening hours before visiting.
Book a seat online in advance if you plan to use the Scotland's People Centre for research.
Bring your own laptop for taking notes and saving copies of records (charges apply for saving images).

šŸ’° Cost

General Register House: Free.
Scotland's People Centre: Ā£15 for a full day, Ā£7.50 for a half day.

šŸ•’ Hours

General Register House: Monday - Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm. Closed Saturdays and Sundays.
Scotland's People Centre: Monday - Friday 9:00 - 16:00.

ā™æ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible.

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