The maps and plans search room is available by appointment only.
In this room you can only view maps and plans we hold. You’ll need to let us know what you want to see in advance.
In most cases we’ll look to provide access to digital copies, rather than the original record.
To access the room you'll need a reader's ticket.
Records in the collection
You can search the records in our collection using the NRS online catalogue.
We hold a series of records known as the Register House Plans (RHP). It is a collection of around 170,000 topographical plans, marine charts, architectural and engineering drawings.
The collection includes plans from:
- government departments and agencies
- nationalised industries
- courts
- churches
- private organisations
- landed estates and families
Getting there
You can access maps and plans search room by appointment only.
Opening times:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 - 12:30 and 13:30 - 16:30
You can find it at:
Thomas Thomson House
99 Bankhead Crossway North
Sighthill Industrial Estate
Edinburgh
EH11 4DX
If you want to make an appointment or discuss accessing the room, contact us.
