National Records of Scotland (NRS) provides its public services in one of Scotland’s greatest treasures, General Register House. Designed by renowned architect Robert Adam, the foundation stone for the building was laid on 27th June 1774. The building is now over 250 years old.
It is the first purpose-built, public records repository in the British Isles and has a good claim to being one of the oldest purpose-built repositories in the world, still in use for its original function.
For Doors Open Day on Saturday 27th September visitors can:
- Take behind-the-scene tours of the building
- Drop in for free taster sessions introducing the Scotland’s People family history service
- View the exhibition ‘Scots on the Move: Railways and Tourism in Victorian Scotland'
- View Robert Adam’s magnificent Adam Dome
Please note: Tours will last approximately 40 minutes and, where possible, we ask visitors to book in advance. A limited number of walk-in places will be available on each tour.
We ask booked attendees to arrive promptly for their tour time. If you are late, your place may be given away on a first-come, first-served basis.
Visitors should wear comfortable footwear. We regret that the tour route through the building is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobilities.
Except for tours, all other activities are drop-in or sign-up on the day, including the free taster sessions introducing Scotland’s People.
