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For more background information on churches in Scotland, including a historical timeline, read the article [[Scotland Church History|Scotland Church History]]. | For more background information on churches in Scotland, including a historical timeline, read the article [[Scotland Church History|Scotland Church History]]. | ||
==Correspond with or visit the actual churches.=== | |||
Some records are still held in the [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/research-guides/parishes-and-districts local churches.] Contact the current minister to find out what records are still available. | |||
*'''Make an appointment''' to look at the records. Or ask the minister of the church to make a copy of the record for you. | |||
*To find church staff available, you might have to visit on Sunday. | |||
*Ask for small searches at a time, such as one birth record or a specific marriage. Never ask for "everything on a family or surname". | |||
*A '''donation''' ($25-$40) for their time and effort to help you would be appropriate. | |||
*If the church has a website, you may be able to '''e-mail a message'''. | |||
*See the [[Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy|'''Letter Writing Guide for Genealogy''']] for help with composing letters. | |||
==Research Guidance== | ==Research Guidance== | ||