Scotland Archives and Libraries

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 * Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm.
 * If you plan to visit a repository, contact them and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.
 * Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the Family History Library may have printed or microfilmed copies of them.

National Records of Scotland

 * National Records of Scotland H M General Register House 2 Princes Street Edinburgh EH1 3YY Scotland Tel: +44(0)131 535 1314 E-mail: historical_enquiries@nrscotland.gov.uk Website Family History Guide Researching Online National Records of Scotland online catalogue

Scottish Documents The National Archives of Scotland (NAS) uses the Scottish Documents website to carry out testing for online access to digital images of historical records. The service is currently limited to certain archives in Scotland and to designated Church of Scotland officials.

The National Archives of the UK
The National Archives Ruskin Avenue, Kew Richmond, Surrey TW9 4DU England Internet: Website

This office collects records of the British government (such as parliamentary papers) and law courts from 1086 to the present. It is in England but has many Scottish records. You need a reader’s ticket to use its collection.

A guide to this repository is:

Bevan, Amanda, and Andrea Duncan. Tracing Your Ancestors in the Public Record Office. 4th. ed. London, England: Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, 1990. (Family History Library book .)

Regional, District andArchives
Regional and district archives collect records about the areas they cover. These archives have valuable records to help you in your search for your ancestors. To find a full list of Scotland Archives and association with their addresses, go to the website of the Scottish Archive Network.

Published Inventories, Catalogs, and Schedules
Most archives have:


 * Catalogs
 * Inventories
 * Guides
 * Periodicals that describe their collections and how to use them.

If possible, study these guides before visiting so you can use your time more effectively. You may find these guides on their websites.

=Libraries=

National Library of Scotland
National Library of Scotland Department of Manuscripts George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EW Scotland Internet: Website

NLS Internet Archive NLS eResources

This library houses manuscript material relating to Scotland, such as:


 * Historical documents
 * Family papers
 * Archives of organizations
 * A reader’s ticket is required.

University Libraries
University libraries house:


 * Family papers
 * Estate records
 * Other historical Material
 * Genealogical material

Three main university libraries are:

Aberdeen University Library Manuscripts and Archive Section King’s College Aberdeen AB9 2UB Scotland Internet: Website

University of Edinburgh Library George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland Internet: Website

University of Glasgow Archives The University Glasgow G12 8QQ Scotland Internet: Website

Public Libraries
Public libraries collect many published sources such as:


 * Local histories
 * City directories
 * Maps
 * Newspapers
 * Family histories
 * Parish registers

Some libraries collect completed indexes and published materials from the local family history societies. The books mentioned in the previous section, "Regional and District Archives," also list addresses of public libraries.

Local History Libraries
Local history library staff collect and write histories of the people and places in their locale.
 * Find your nearest library

Record Offices
The Registrar General General Search Unit New Register House 3 West Register street Edinburgh EH1 3YT Scotland Website

This office's collection contains:
 * Records of births
 * Marriages
 * Deaths from 1855 to the present
 * Census
 * Old Parochial Registers.

Inventories, Guides, Catalogs, and Directories

 * A guide to the public records of Scotland deposited in H. M. General Register House, Edinburgh

GENUKI

 * http://www.genuki.org.uk/

A cooperative effort made by many genealogical and historical societies to list databases, libraries, bulletin boards, and other resources available on the Internet for parishes and counties.


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