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Register House
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Scotland's first custom-built archives depository, Register House, designed by the great Robert Adam, was partly funded by the sale of estates forfeited by Jacobite landowners after their last rebellion in Britain (1745-46). Work on the Regency-style building, which marks the end of Princes Street, started in 1774. The statue in front is of the first duke of Wellington (1769-1852). The recently installed ScotlandsPeople Centre lets you conduct genealogical research. Free weekday research sessions, from 10 to 2 and 2 and 4, meet growing interest in Scots family history. Access to public records and the library is £15 per day.
- Address: 2 Princes St., New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 3YY | Map It
- Phone: 0131/314-4300
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Weekdays 9--4:30
- Website: www.scotlandspeoplehub.gov.uk
- Location: New Town
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