A Birth Certificate is an important document. It can act as of proof of identity and can be obtained from the National Records of Scotland (NRS) or from where you were registered when you were born. If this was in the UK, it would be the local council of that area. This is an important document to have a copy of throughout your life. It can help for applying for a passport, opening bank accounts and much more.
If you were born in the UK, you can use the following links to apply for your birth certificate, this usually comes with a small fee.