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A view of General Register House, home of the ScotlandsPeople Centre,
from the 1890's.
Reproduced by kind permission of Peter Stubbs.
Although much of your family history research can be done online why not come and visit the ScotlandsPeople Centre. We are located right in the heart of Edinburgh close to all main transport links.
To see where we are click here: Where to find us in Scotland. There's so much more you can do in person.
— You will be able to see images of birth, marriage and death records right up to almost the present day. Something which you can't see online.
— For just £10 you can spend over seven hours in our search rooms viewing as many records as you like.
— Two-hour free taster sessions are available in the Adam Dome for those new to the Centre who wish to find out more about our records.
— Assisted searches are available for those who wish extra help in tracing their family tree.
— You can consult our extensive reference library to assist your research.
— You can have access to microfilm copies if some digitised records are difficult to read.
— There is a café for those who want a break from work and a shop for stocking up with genealogy related gifts and goodies.
You can book a seat by phone by calling 0131 314 4300 or simply turn up and take a seat in one of our four historic search rooms. Online booking of seats will be available in due course.
Use the links on the left to find out more information on available facilities. Click on the image below to enlarge a plan of the Centre.
Plan of the ScotlandsPeople Centre (click for enlargement)
A partnership between General Register Office for Scotland, the National Archives of Scotland and the Court of the Lord Lyon© Crown copyright
