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- Save to ListCategory: Archives and Genealogy ResearchPhone: +44-0-7866 822296This is the oldest purpose-built library in Scotland and was founded on the collection of Robert Leighton, Bishop of Dunblane, 1661-1670. In his will, Leighton left a sum of money for the building of the library for use by the clergy of Dunblane diocese. The library now houses around 4,500 volumes printed in 89 languages, including Greek, Persian, Syrian and Read more...
- Save to ListThe John Gray Centre houses the County’s Archives & Local History Department, a Museum covering the entire County’s history from the Prehistoric settlements up to the present day and a branch library for Haddington, which also provides access to Internet and wifi for visitors Read more...
- Save to ListDiscover Scottish Archives, find out what archives are and how you can visit, find your local archives, take a look at some of the wonderful items in archive collections, and get involved. Read more...
- Save to ListCategory: Archives and Genealogy ResearchPhone: +44-0- 131 623 3700Over 24 millón items housed here. Read more...
- Save to ListThe Society, based in Edinburgh and founded in 1953, helps with research into Scottish family and local history. Read more...
- Save to ListCategory: Archives and Genealogy ResearchPhone: +44-0- 131 557 2876The SPL is one of three poetry libraries in the UK, but the only one to be independently constituted and housed, with a collection that covers 45,000 items. It is the only poetry house in the world to have an extensive lending library at its core. It is housed in an award-winning building. A magical experience for anyone interested in Read more...
- Save to ListCategory: Archives and Genealogy ResearchPhone: +44-0- 1478 614078Email: archives@scotborders.gov.ukExplore the heritage of Skye and Lochalsh through our diverse collections. Whether your interest is local or family history, or you have a spare hour to browse our changing exhibitions, there is something to appeal to everyone. Due to on-going works to refurbish the Elgin Hostel, Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre is relocating to the 1st floor mezzanine of Portree Read more...
- Save to ListCategory: Archives and Genealogy ResearchPhone: +44-0- 1450 360699Heritage Hub is the key source for 800 years of archives for the Scottish Borders (Berwickshire, Peeblesshire, Roxburghshire and Selkirkshire).t Heritage Hub, you can research your family tree or the history of your house, investigate the lives, activities and other aspects of the people and lands of the Borders. You can investigate families, communities, places and people (famous or not), Read more...
- Save to ListCategory: Archives and Genealogy ResearchPhone: +44-0- 1307 468644Angus Archives is the Angus Council repository for the historical records of the former Angus burghs (Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie, Forfar, Kirriemuir, Montrose and Monifieth), Angus County Council and for private papers and photographs of all types. Specialising in family history, house history and local history, Angus Archives is open to the public Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm to assist Read more...
- Save to ListCategory: Archives and Genealogy ResearchPhone: +44 -0-1955 606432The archives date from 1589 to the present day and include charters, minute books, correspondence, maps, photographs and plans. Read more...