Kirkcudbrightshire Archives and Libraries

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

Archive
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
Castle Douglas Library 39 King St Castle Douglas DG7 1AE UK Telephone: 01556 505260/505261 Email: [mailto:lib.castledouglas@dumgal.gov.uk lib.castledouglas@dumgal.gov.uk] Website: Castle Douglas Library

Gatehouse Library 63 High Street Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HS UK Telephone: 01557 814646 Email: [mailto:lib.gatehouse@dumgal.gov.uk lib.gatehouse@dumgal.gov.uk] Website: Gatehouse Library

Dalbeattie Library 23 High St Dalbeattie DG5 4AD UK Telephone: 01556 610898 Email: [mailto:customerservicedalbeattie@dumgal.gov.uk customerservicedalbeattie@dumgal.gov.uk] Website: Dalbeattie Library Website #2: Dalbeattie Library

Dalry Library 81 Main Street St John's Town of Dalry Castle Douglas DG7 3UP UK Telephone: 01644 430234 Email: [mailto:libdalry@dumgal.gov.uk libdalry@dumgal.gov.uk] Website: Dalry Library Website #2: Dalry Library

Kirkcudbright Library Daar Road Offices Kirkcudbright DG6 4JG UK Telephone: 01557 332516 Email: [mailto:libkirkcudbright@dumgal.gov.uk libkirkcudbright@dumgal.gov.uk] Website: Kirkcudbright Library Website #2: Kirkcudbright Library

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

Museums
Carsphairn Heritage & Craft Centre Carsphairn Castle Douglas DG7 3TQ UK Telephone: 01644 460653 Email: [mailto:carsphairnheritagegroup@gmail.com carsphairnheritagegroup@gmail.com] Website: Carsphairn Heritage & Craft Centre

John Paul Jones Cottage Museum Arbigland Kirkbean, Dumfries DG2 8BQ UK Telephone: 01387 880613 Email: [mailto:jpjmuseum@gmail.com jpjmuseum@gmail.com] Email #2: [mailto:Rebecca.Coggins@dumgal.gov.uk Rebecca.Coggins@dumgal.gov.uk] Website: John Paul Jones Cottage Museum Website #2: John Paul Jones Cottage Museum

Stewartry Museum St Mary St Kirkcudbright DG6 4AQ UK Telephone: 01557 331643 Email: [mailto:Anne Ramsbottom@dumgal.gov.uk Anne Ramsbottom@dumgal.gov.uk] Website: Stewartry Museum

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