Ross and Cromarty Archives and Libraries

For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the Scotland Archives and Libraries page. Ross and Cromarty, also referred to as Ross-shire and Cromartyshire, is a variously defined area in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Historically, it has been a management area of the Highland Council (1996 to 2007). The local government county is now divided between two local government areas: the Highland area and Na h-Eileanan Siar (the Western Isles). The Kincardine area of the county of Ross and Cromarty was merged into the new Sutherland district.

Archives
Highland Archive Centre (Tasglann na Gàidhealtachd) Bught Road Inverness IV3 5SS UK Telephone: 01463 256444 Email: [mailto:archives@highlifehighland.com archives@highlifehighland.com] Website
 * The Highland Archive Centre at Bught Road, Inverness is responsible for collecting, preserving, and making accessible, archives relating to the history of the Highlands. The archive collections at the Highland Archive Centre date from the 14th century to the present day covering the counties of Inverness, Nairn, Ross and Cromarty, and Sutherland.

Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre (Tasglann an Eilein Sgitheanaich & Loch Aillse) Elgin Hostel Dunvegan Road Portree IV51 9EE UK Telephone: 01478 614078 Email: [mailto:skyeandlochalsh.archives@highlifehighland.com skyeandlochalsh.archives@highlifehighland.com] Website
 * As part of the Highland Archive Service, the Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre in Portree is responsible for archives relating to Skye and Lochalsh. The records date from the 17th century to the present, and are strongest from the mid-19th century.

Tasglann nan Eilean Lews Castle Stornoway Isle of Lewis HS2 0XS Telephone: 01851 822750 E-mail: archives@cne-siar.gov.uk Collections
 * Tasglann nan Eilean is the archive service of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. As part of the Comhairle’s Heritage Service, Tasglann nan Eilean is responsible for providing an archive service across the Outer Hebrides.

Libraries

 * Highland Council Libraries
 * Map of Libraries: the library organization is High Life Highland Libraries 
 * Na h-Eileanan Siar (the Western Isles Libraries

Museums

 * Museums Within Highland Council
 * Museum nan Eilean (Museums of the Islands): Western Isles

Register Offices
At ScotlandsPeople one can search the indexes and obtain a digital copy of the record for a small fee within minutes. However, sometimes additional help is available from local registrars. For example, proof of death and close family relationship can make more recent records available that would otherwise be restricted by privacy laws.
 * Find a Registration Office fo Ross and Cromarty
 * How to Get a Copy Certificate for Ross and Cromarty


 * Registration Offices for Na h-Eileanan Siar (the Western Isles)
 * Ordering Certificates for Na h-Eileanan Siar (the Western Isles)