Editing Scotland Yard

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[[File:ACS DB Scotland Yard.jpg|thumb|250px|Scotland Yard]]
'''Scotland Yard''' is the headquarters of the [[Metropolitan Police Service]], located in [[the Strand]], [[London]].

==History==
Prior to the construction of Scotland Yard, the land was owned by King [[Kenneth III of Scotland]], given to him by King [[Edgar the Peaceful]] of [[England]] in the 10th century. For nearly 600 years, it served as the residence for the [[Scotland|Scottish]] monarchy whenever they visited [[England]].<ref name="Database">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Scotland Yard]]</ref>

When Scotland unified with England in 1707, the palace was demolished, with a series of government buildings and residences built in its place. Following the creation of the Metropolitan Police Service by Prime Minister [[Robert Peel]] in 1829, the area was selected as the organization's headquarters. The office's rear entrance stood on [[Great Scotland Yard]], leading the police force to become known around the world as "Scotland Yard".<ref name="Database" />

==Gallery==
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ACLD Locus Scotland Yard.png|The Scotland Yard in 1872
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==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Last Descendants – Locus]]''

==References==
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