Orkney Archives and Libraries

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

Archives
Orkney Library & Archive 44 Junction Road Kirkwall KW15 1AG UK Telephone: 01856 873166 Email: [mailto:archives@orkney.gov.uk archives@orkney.gov.uk] Website
 * Orkney Archive promotes understanding of the history of the Orkney Islands by selecting, preserving, and providing access to the archives of Orkney Islands Council and its predecessors, local individuals, estates, businesses, and organizations, as well as published material.

Library

 * Orkney Libraries

Museums

 * Corrigall Farm Museum
 * Kirbuster Museum
 * Rousay Heritage Centre
 * Scapa Flow Museum
 * The Orkney Museum

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.
 * Orkney Registrars