Wigtownshire Archives and Libraries

For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the Scotland Archives and Libraries page.

Archives
Dumfries and Galloway Archives Ewart Library Catherine Street Dumfries DG1 1JB UK Telephone: 01387 260285 Email: [mailto:libarchive@dumgal.gov.uk libarchive@dumgal.gov.uk] Website: Dumfries and Galloway


 * We hold records that tell the story of over 600 years of Dumfries and Galloway's history. These include official records and those of individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. One of the most popular uses of our archives is for family history and genealogy research. There is a wealth of information available in Dumfries and Galloway to help you find out more about your family's history and trace your ancestors.

Libraries
Newton Stewart Library DG Customer Services - Newton Stewart Church Street Newton Stewart DG8 6ER UK Telephone: 01671 403450 Email: [mailto:libnewtonstewart@dumgal.gov.uk libnewtonstewart@dumgal.gov.uk] Website: Newton Stewart Library

Port William Library DG Customer Services - Port William Maxwell Hall Main Street Port William DG8 9SD UK Telephone: 01988 700406 Email: [mailto:libportwilliam@dumgal.gov.uk libportwilliam@dumgal.gov.uk] Website: Port William Library

Stranraer Library North Strand Street Stranraer DG9 7LD UK Telephone: 01776 707400 Email: [mailto:libstranraer@dumgal.gov.uk libstranraer@dumgal.gov.uk] Website: Stranraer Library

Whithorn Library DG Customer Services - Whithorn 60 St John's Street Whithorn, Newton Stewart DG8 8PF UK Telephone: 01988 500406 Email: [mailto:libwhithorn@dumgal.gov.uk libwhithorn@dumgal.gov.uk] Website: Whithorn Library

Wigtown Library (John McNeillie Library) John McNeillie Library Wigtown County Buildings Wigtown, Newton Stewart DG8 9JH UK Telephone: 01988 403329 Email: [mailto:libwigtown@dumgal.gov.uk libwigtown@dumgal.gov.uk] Website: Wigtown Library Website #2: Wigtown Library

For a list of Wigtownshire libraries, go to List of libraries in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll to Dumfries and Galloway. The parishes in historic Wigtownshire are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.

Museums
Newton Stewart Museum York Road Newton Stewart DG8 6HH UK Telephone: 01671 401048/403439 Email: [mailto:themuseumns@gmail.com themuseumns@gmail.com] Website: Newton Stewart Museum Website #2: Newton Stewart Museum

Stranraer Museum 55 George Street Stranraer DG9 7JP UK Telephone: 01776 705088 Email: [mailto:stranraermuseum@dumgal.gov.uk stranraermuseum@dumgal.gov.uk] Website: Stranraer Museum Website #2: Stranraer Museum

Whithorn Story Visitor Centre 45-47 George Street Whithorn, Newton Stewart DG8 8NS UK Telephone: 01988 500508/500469 Email: [mailto:enquiries@whithorn.com enquiries@whithorn.com] Website: Whithorn Story Visitor Centre

For a list of Wigtownshire museums, go to List of museums in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll to Dumfries and Galloway. The parishes in historic Wigtownshire are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.