A new suite of videos to showcase a range of NRS services have been launched today.
Welcome to National Records of Scotland
In this video, we’re opening our doors to reveal the breadth of our services.
We collect, preserve and publish information about Scotland's people and history, to inform current and future generations.
We use our records and the census to produce our statistics and we look after the Scottish Register of Tartans.
Whether you want to find your Scottish ancestors, order a copy of an official extract, look at our statistics or visit us for tours, talks and exhibitions, there is so much to discover at National Records of Scotland.
Watch 'Welcome to National Records of Scotland' on YouTube.
Visiting the Scotland’s People Centre
Scotland’s People is your gateway to exploring your family history. We offer in-person visits to our Scotland’s People Centre.
In this video, find out how to book a seat, and search millions of birth, marriage, death, census and other records.
Watch 'Visiting the Scotland's People Centre' on YouTube.
Accessing history in our archives
National Records of Scotland is the national archive for Scotland. Our collections include records from the 12th century to the present day.
Visit our Historical and Digital Archive search rooms in General Register House, in the heart of Edinburgh, to view records from government, churches, private and family records and so much more.
Watch this video before your visit to find out how to search and order records that are held off-site, request a reader’s ticket and items permitted our search rooms.
Watch 'Accessing history in our archives' on YouTube.
Pre-order records from our historical and digital archive
Find out what’s in our archives today. Search and request records from one of Britain’s most diverse collections: government and church records, private and family records and so much more.
Many records from our archives can be viewed at General Register House in Edinburgh. Some records needs to be requested in advance at least 3 days before your visit, as they are held off-site.
Watch 'Pre-order records from our historical and digital archive' on YouTube.
