Went in to find out what services were offered and I was helped by a very nice man who explained what documents were available and the cost. He also explained that I could, for a charge, access the documents online from the comfort of my own home especially as I live a long way from Edinburgh

What an interesting find and free entry. Worth the walk down the Royal Mile to find this little museum.

If you have Scottish background and are interested in your family history, start here. We visited the Centre in April 2012 to research my partner's maternal ancestors. Unfortunately, we didn't have enough time to continue our research after a free two-hour session, but gained enough information to continue online (from Canada) after becoming members. The staff at the Centre are... More

Go here if you want to see primary sources such as Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates. The certificates are all indexed on computer and the certificates are digitised. You can copy down the info (free), download onto a USB stick (30p) or get a print (50p). You can achieve far more in a short space of time and much more... More

If you have an interest in your family history and have a Scottish background this is the place to go. Go along to a free two hour taster visit to get started. You will be amazed how easy it is to research your family tree. If like me the taster session leaves you wanting more it then costs £15 for... More

I went for the 2 hour taster session on Scotlands People and it was first class. it was amazing what I found in such a short time. I am now going to organize a full day searching my family tree. Thanks to the staff for the help.