New Register House, Edinburgh

Name: New Register House
Address: H M General Register House 2 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3YY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 535 1314

#349 among attractions in Edinburgh

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New Register House is one of multiple buildings within the National Records of Scotland estate. It is located near St Andrew Square to the east end of Princes Street in the New Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. It also houses the Court of the Lord Lyon and housed the Office of Director of Chancery until its abolition in 1928. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'15"N, 3°11'25"W

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H M General Register House 2 Princes StreetNew TownEdinburgh EH1 3YY United Kingdom

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+44 131 535 1314

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New Register House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Multrees Walk, Waverley Mall, Cockburn Street, Scott Monument.

~460 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district, Shopping centre
Multrees Walk, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, Multrees Walk stands as a beacon of luxury shopping in Scotland's capital. This prestigious shopping district is renowned for its selection of high-end boutiques and designer stores, attracting both locals and visitors with a taste...
~530 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waverley Mall, Edinburgh
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Scotland's historic capital, Waverley Mall presents a unique shopping experience amidst Edinburgh's bustling city life. Conveniently situated next to Waverley Station, this shopping centre offers a diverse range of retail outlets, catering...
~1290 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Cockburn Street, Edinburgh
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, Cockburn Street is a vibrant and picturesque shopping district that offers a unique blend of historical charm and contemporary retail experience. This winding, cobbled street, which slopes steeply down from the Royal Mile...
~890 ftSW
Iconic, Gothic Sir Walter Scott memorial
Scott Monument, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The Scott Monument is a striking tribute to Scottish author Sir Walter Scott, standing proudly in the heart of Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. This Victorian Gothic monument soars to a height of 200 feet and 6 inches, making it the second-largest monument to a...
~360 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
St. James Centre, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, the St. James Centre stands as a modern beacon of retail and leisure within the historic city. This bustling shopping centre, strategically located at the east end of Princes Street, offers a diverse array of high-street and designer...
~870 ftNW
Victorian gallery of notable Scots
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery stands as a cultural beacon, housing the country's most significant collection of portraits. This stunning red sandstone neo-gothic palace, designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, opened its...
~1390 ftE
Observatories and planetariums
City Observatory, Edinburgh
7 min walk • The City Observatory was an astronomical observatory on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is also known as the Calton Hill Observatory.
~1140 ftS
Museum, Art museum
City Art Centre, Edinburgh
6 min walk • The City Art Centre is part of the Museums & Galleries Edinburgh, which sits under the Culture directorate of the City of Edinburgh Council.
~1110 ftS
Game and entertainment center, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Edinburgh Dungeon, Edinburgh
6 min walk • The Edinburgh Dungeon is an underground tourist attraction in Edinburgh's city centre, on East Market Street, which uses live actor shows and interactive rides to show various historical events from Scottish history in a scary fun style, with audience interaction and special effects, theatrical sets and performance.
~820 ftE
Memorial, Cemetery
Old Calton Burial Ground, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The Old Calton Burial Ground is a cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland. It located at Calton Hill to the north-east of the city centre.
~850 ftSE
Bridge
North Bridge, Edinburgh
5 min walk • North Bridge is a road bridge and street in Edinburgh linking the High Street with Princes Street, and the Old Town with the New Town. The current bridge was built between 1894 and 1897. A previous North Bridge, built between 1763 and 1772, stood until 1896.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to New Register House?

Nearby attractions include Dundas House, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Regent Bridge, Edinburgh (3 min walk), St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (3 min walk), York Place, Edinburgh (4 min walk).

How to get to New Register House by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Register House:

Bus

Waverley Steps • Lines: 1, 104, 113, 124, 29, 37, 4, X5 (2 min walk)
Edinburgh Bus Station • Lines: 336 (3 min walk)

Tram

St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (3 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (9 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (4 min walk)
Haymarket (33 min walk)