Midlothian Archives and Libraries

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

Archives
Edinburgh City Archives City Chambers High Street Edinburgh EH1 1YJ UK Telephone: 0131 529 4616 Email: [mailto:archives@edinburgh.gov.uk archives@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Edinburgh City Archives


 * We hold the historical records of the City of Edinburgh Council and its previous authorities. We also collect records which relate to the Edinburgh area created by clubs, societies, individuals, businesses, and organisations. Our aim is to preserve these records and make them available to members of the public.

Midlothian Archives Dalkeith Library White Hart Street Dalkeith EH22 1AE UK Telephone: 0131 663 2083 Email: [mailto:local.studies@midlothian.gov.uk local.studies@midlothian.gov.uk] Website: Midlothian Archives


 * Midlothian Council holds a large collection of historical records about the local area. Many of the records are unique, making the collection invaluable if you are interested in the history and culture of Midlothian, including family history.

City of Edinburgh
Balerno Library 1 Main Street Balerno EH14 7EQ UK Telephone: 0131 529 5500 Email: [mailto:balerno.library@edinburgh.gov.uk balerno.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Balerno Library Website #2: Balerno Library

Balgreen Library 173 Balgreen Rd Edinburgh EH11 3AT UK Telephone: 0131 529 5585 Email: [mailto:balgreen.library@edinburgh.gov.uk balgreen.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Balgreen Library Website #2: Balgreen Library

Blackhall Library 56 Hillhouse Rd Edinburgh EH4 5EG UK Telephone: 0131 529 5595 Email: [mailto:blackhall.library@edinburgh.gov.uk blackhall.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Blackhall Library Website #2: Blackhall Library

Colinton Library 14 Thorburn Rd Edinburgh EH13 0BQ UK Telephone: 0131 529 5603 Email: [mailto:colinton.library@edinburgh.gov.uk colinton.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Colinton Library Website #2: Colinton Library

Corstorphine Library Corstorphine Community Centre 12 Kirk Loan Edinburgh EH12 7HD UK Telephone: 0131 529 5506 Email: [mailto:corstorphine.library@edinburgh.gov.uk corstorphine.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Corstorphine Library Website #2: Corstorphine Library

Craigmillar Library 101 Niddrie Mains Rd Edinburgh EH16 4DS UK Telephone: 0131 529 5597 Email: [mailto:craigmillar.library@edinburgh.gov.uk craigmillar.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Craigmillar Library Website #2: Craigmillar Library

Currie Library 210 Lanark Rd W Currie EH14 5NX UK Telephone: 0131 529 5609 Email: [mailto:currie.library@edinburgh.gov.uk currie.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Currie Library Website #2: Currie Library

Drumbrae Library Hub 81 Drum Brae Dr Edinburgh EH4 7FE UK Telephone: 0131 529 5244 Email: [mailto:drumbrae.library@edinburgh.gov.uk drumbrae.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Drumbrae Library Hub Website #2: Drumbrae Library Hub

Edinburgh Central Library 7-9 George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG UK Telephone: 0131 242 8000 Email: [mailto:libraries@edinburgh.gov.uk libraries@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Edinburgh Central Library Website #2: Edinburgh Central Library

Fountainbridge Library 137 Dundee St Edinburgh EH11 1BG UK Telephone: 0131 529 5616 Email: [mailto:fountainbridge.library@edinburgh.gov.uk fountainbridge.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Fountainbridge Library Website #2: Fountainbridge Library

Gilmerton Library 13 Newtoft St Edinburgh EH17 8RG UK Telephone: 0131 529 5628 Email: [mailto:gilmerton.library@edinburgh.gov.uk gilmerton.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Gilmerton Library Website #2: Gilmerton Library

Granton Library 29 Wardieburn Terrace Edinburgh EH5 1DD UK Telephone: 0131 529 5630 Email: [mailto:granton.library@edinburgh.gov.uk granton.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Granton Library Website #2: Granton Library

Kirkliston Library 16 Station Rd Edinburgh EH29 9BE UK Telephone: 0131 529 5510 Email: [mailto:kirkliston.library@edinburgh.gov.uk kirkliston.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Kirkliston Library Website #2: Kirkliston Library

Leith Community Library 28-30 Ferry Rd Edinburgh EH6 4AE UK Telephone: 0131 529 5517 Email: [mailto:leith.library@edinburgh.gov.uk leith.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Leith Community Library Website #2: Leith Community Library

McDonald Road Library 2-4 McDonald Rd Edinburgh EH7 4LU UK Telephone: 0131 529 5636 Email: [mailto:mcdonaldroad.library@edinburgh.gov.uk mcdonaldroad.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: McDonald Road Library Website #2: McDonald Road Library

Moredun Library 92 Moredun Park Rd Edinburgh EH17 7HL UK Telephone: 0131 529 5652 Email: [mailto:moredun.library@edinburgh.gov.uk moredun.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Moredun Library Website #2: Moredun Library

Morningside Library 184-186 Morningside Rd Edinburgh EH10 4PU UK Telephone: 0131 529 5654 Email: [mailto:morningside.library@edinburgh.gov.uk morningside.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Morningside Library Website #2: Morningside Library

Muirhouse Library 15A Pennywell Rd Edinburgh EH4 4TZ UK Telephone: 0131 529 5528 Email: [mailto:muirhouse.library@edinburgh.gov.uk muirhouse.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Muirhouse Library Website #2: Muirhouse Library

Newington Library 17-21 Fountainhall Rd Edinburgh EH9 2LN UK Telephone: 0131 529 5536 Email: [mailto:newington.library@edinburgh.gov.uk newington.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Newington Library Website #2: Newington Library

Oxgangs Library 343 Oxgangs Rd N Edinburgh EH13 9LY UK Telephone: 0131 529 5549 Email: [mailto:oxgangs.library@edinburgh.gov.uk oxgangs.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Oxgangs Library Website #2: Oxgangs Library

Piershill Library 30 Piershill Terrace Edinburgh EH8 7BQ UK Telephone: 0131 529 5685 Email: [mailto:piershill.library@edinburgh.gov.uk piershill.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Piershill Library Website #2: Piershill Library

Portobello Library 14 Rosefield Ave Edinburgh EH15 1AU UK Telephone: 0131 529 5558 Email: [mailto:portobello.library@edinburgh.gov.uk portobello.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Portobello Library Website #2: Portobello Library

Ratho Library 6 School Wynd Ratho, Newbridge EH28 8TT UK Telephone: 0131 333 5297 Email: [mailto:ratho.library@edinburgh.gov.uk ratho.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Ratho Library Website #2: Ratho Library

Sighthill Library Gate 55 55 Sighthill Rd Edinburgh EH11 4PB UK Telephone: 0131 529 5566 Email: [mailto:sighthill.library@edinburgh.gov.uk sighthill.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Sighthill Library Website #2: Sighthill Library

South Neighbourhood Office and Library 40 Captain's Rd Edinburgh EH17 8QF UK Telephone: 0131 529 5151 Email: [mailto:southeast.locality@edinburgh.gov.uk southeast.locality@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: South Neighbourhood Office and Library Website #2: South Neighbourhood Office and Library

Stockbridge Library 11 Hamilton Pl Edinburgh EH3 5BA UK Telephone: 0131 529 5665 Email: [mailto:stockbridge.library@edinburgh.gov.uk stockbridge.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Stockbridge Library Website #2: Stockbridge Library

Wester Hailes Library 1 West Side Plaza Edinburgh EH14 2ST UK Telephone: 0131 529 5667 Email: [mailto:westerhailes.library@edinburgh.gov.uk westerhailes.library@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Wester Hailes Library Website #2: Wester Hailes Library

Midlothian
Dalkeith Library 2 White Hart Street Dalkeith EH22 1AE UK Telephone: 0131 663 2083 Email: [mailto:dalkeith.library@midlothian.gov.uk dalkeith.library@midlothian.gov.uk] Website: Dalkeith Library

Danderhall Library 1a Campview Danderhall EH22 1QD UK Telephone: 0131 663 9293 Email: [mailto:danderhall.library@midlothian.gov.uk danderhall.library@midlothian.gov.uk] Website: Danderhall Library

East Calder Library East Calder Partnership Centre 139 Main Street East Calder EH53 0EP UK Telephone: 01506 284020 Email: [mailto:eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk] Website: East Calder Library

Gorebridge Library 98 Hunterfield Road Gorebridge EH23 4TT UK Telephone: 01875 820630 Email: [mailto:gorebridge.library@midlothian.gov.uk gorebridge.library@midlothian.gov.uk] Website: Gorebridge Library

Lasswade Library The Lasswade Centre Lasswade Library 19 Eskdale Drive Bonnyrigg EH19 2LA UK Telephone: 0131 271 4534 Email: [mailto:lasswade.library@midlothian.gov.uk lasswade.library@midlothian.gov.uk] Website: Lasswade Library

Loanhead Library The Loanhead Centre George Avenue Loanhead EH20 9LA UK Telephone: 0131 444 9032 Email: [mailto:loanhead.library@midlothian.gov.uk loanhead.library@midlothian.gov.uk] Website: Loanhead Library

Mayfield Library Stone Avenue Mayfield EH22 5PB UK Telephone: 0131 663 2126 Email: [mailto:mayfield.library@midlothian.gov.uk mayfield.library@midlothian.gov.uk] Website: Mayfield Library

Musselburgh Library 10 Bridge St Musselburgh, East Lothian EH21 6AG UK Telephone: 0131 653 5130 Email: [mailto:musselburgh.library@eastlothian.gov.uk musselburgh.library@eastlothian.gov.uk] Website: Musselburgh Library

Newbattle Library Newbattle Community Campus 1 Newbattle Way Easthouses, Dalkeith EH22 4SX UK Telephone: 0131 561 6745 Email: [mailto:newbattle.library@midlothian.gov.uk newbattle.library@midlothian.gov.uk] Website: Newbattle Library

Newtongrange Library St Davids Newtongrange EH22 4LG UK Telephone: 0131 663 1816 Email: [mailto:newtongrange.library@midlothian.gov.uk newtongrange.library@midlothian.gov.uk] Website: Newtongrange Library

Penicuik Library Carlops Road Penicuik EH26 9EP UK Telephone: 01968 664050 Email: [mailto:penicuik.library@midlothian.gov.uk penicuik.library@midlothian.gov.uk] Website: Penicuik Library

Roslin Library 9a Main Street Roslin EH25 9LD UK Telephone: 0131 448 2781 Email: [mailto:Roslin.Library@midlothian.gov.uk Roslin.Library@midlothian.gov.uk] Website: Roslin Library

Wallyford Library 3-4 Fa'Side Ave N Wallyford, Musselburgh EH21 8BA UK Telephone: 0131 653 5140 Email: [mailto:wallyford.library@eastlothian.gov.uk wallyford.library@eastlothian.gov.uk] Website: Wallyford Library

West Calder Library Main Street West Calder EH55 8BQ UK Telephone: 01506 283550 Email: [mailto:westcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk westcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk] Website: West Calder Library

For a list of Midlothian libraries, go to List of libraries in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll down to City of Edinburgh and Midlothian. The parishes in historic Midlothian are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.

Museums
Museum of Edinburgh 142-146 Canongate Edinburgh EH8 8DD UK Telephone: 0131 529 4143 Email: [mailto:museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: Museum of Edinburgh Website #2: Museum of Edinburgh

National Mining Museum Lady Victoria Colliery Newtongrange EH22 4QN UK Telephone: 0131 663 7519 Email: [mailto:enquiries@nationalminingmuseum.com enquiries@nationalminingmuseum.com] Website: National Mining Museum

National Museum of Scotland Chambers Street Edinburgh EH1 1JF UK Telephone: 0300 123 6789 Email: [mailto:info@nms.ac.uk info@nms.ac.uk] Website: National Museum of Scotland Website #2: National Museum of Scotland

The People's Story Museum 163 Canongate Royal Mile Edinburgh EH8 8BN UK Telephone: 0131 529 4057 Email: [mailto:museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk] Website: The People's Story Museum

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