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The ScotlandsPeople Centre in Edinburgh's city centre

Since opening in January 2009, ScotlandsPeople Centre has been a resounding success.

To access a comprehensive list of typical customer queries about the Centre itself, click on either the image on the left, or this link: Questions about the Centre.

Scottish estate workers, c. 1866

The main reason visitors come to the Centre is to search the wealth of Scottish family history archives.

We have summarised various key questions which often arise about using our search facilities - these can be accessed by either clicking on the image on the left, or this link: Questions about searching.

Example of a census record

A vast amount of family history information is available at the Centre, dating back almost 500 years. All these records are digitised and available to view on our computer screens, or to print.

To access a comprehensive list of typical customer queries about our records, click on either the image on the left, or this link: Questions about the records.

Bookings and payments at the Centre

The best way to guarantee a search place (and avoid a queue) is to book your seat in advance.

To access a comprehensive list of typical customer queries about booking searches, obtaining copies of images and how to pay, click on either the image on the left, or this link:: Questions about booking and payment.