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General Register House

Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 3YT, Scotland
44-131-535-1314
General Register House from across the street
Ranked #109 of 163 attractions in Edinburgh
3.5 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Still busy at night General Register House as evening falls Statue at the front of General Register House A lovely buiding
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“Not really for tourists.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Register house holds all the records of Births, Deaths and Marriages in Scotland - some here, some at West Register House. As far as I know entry is restricted and the most you will see is what you see from the outside. More

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“Recent research”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Went to do some research for ancestry. Great resources. Found lots! More

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“Impressive building”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

This staggering building is located to the north of the Edinburgh Train Station, at the top of a T-intersection. The massive frontage is very impressive, with a statue of Wellington sitting right in the middle. An impressive piece of architecture and worth a few moments to appreciate. More

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