West Register House, Edinburgh

Name: West Register House
Address: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

#163 among attractions in Edinburgh

Neoclassical architecture

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West Register House is a building of the National Records of Scotland, located on Charlotte Square in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. The building was constructed between 1811 and 1814 as St George's Church and converted to its current purpose as a records office between 1964 and 1970. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'6"N, 3°12'34"W

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New TownEdinburgh United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Princes Street, Edinburgh Castle, George Street, Princes Street Gardens.

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Shopping, Shopping district
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Spectacular old fortress with city views
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh
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~1890 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
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~1980 ftE
Landscaped gardens in Castle's shadow
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Military exhibitions at Edinburgh Castle
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Fountain
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Register House?

Nearby attractions include Charlotte Square, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Georgian House, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Moray Estate, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh (5 min walk).

How to get to West Register House by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Register House:

Bus

Queensferry Street • Lines: 104, 113, 19, 36, 37, 41, 43, 47 (2 min walk)
Drumsheugh Place • Lines: 113, 19, 36, 37, 41, 43, 47 (3 min walk)

Tram

West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (6 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (12 min walk)

Train

Haymarket (15 min walk)
Edinburgh Waverley (19 min walk)