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The boundaries of the Moray Council area date from the reorganization of local government in Scotland in 1975. The area was a district of the Grampian Region between 1975 and 1996, when the regions were abolished and Moray became a unitary authority. The council area covers most of the historic county of Moray (the rest is part of the Highland council area) along with most of historic Banffshire (the rest is part of the Aberdeenshire council area). Another set of boundaries — similar to those of the historic county — are used as a lieutenancy area and as a registration county.<ref>"Moray", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moray, accessed 29 March 2023.</ref>
The boundaries of the Moray Council area date from the reorganization of local government in Scotland in 1975. The area was a district of the Grampian Region between 1975 and 1996, when the regions were abolished and Moray became a unitary authority. The council area covers most of the historic county of Moray (the rest is part of the Highland council area) along with most of historic Banffshire (the rest is part of the Aberdeenshire council area). Another set of boundaries — similar to those of the historic county — are used as a lieutenancy area and as a registration county.<ref>"Moray", in Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moray, accessed 29 March 2023.</ref>
== Archives ==
==Archives==
 
'''Aberdeenshire Archives'''<br>Old Aberdeen House<br>Dunbar Street<br>Aberdeen AB24 3UJE UK<br><br>Telephone: 01224 481775<br>
'''Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives'''<br>Town House<br>Broad Street<br>Aberdeen AB10 1AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01224 522513<br>
Email: [mailto:archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/aberdeen-city-and-aberdeenshire-archives Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives]
 
:Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives exists to collect and preserve historical records relating to the City of Aberdeen and the surrounding historic counties, and to secure significant modern records for future generations.
 
'''Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives'''<br>Old Aberdeen House<br>Dunbar Street<br>Aberdeen AB24 3UJE UK<br>Telephone: 01224 481775<br>
Email: [mailto:archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
Email: [mailto:archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/aberdeen-city-and-aberdeenshire-archives Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives]
[https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/sites/default/files/AberdeenshireArchivesLeaflet_0.pdf Website]<br>
 
:These consist of documents in many forms dating from the early 17th century to the present day and cover the three ancient counties of Aberdeen, Banff and Kincardine. They range from minutes, registers, accounts, letters, and log books, to maps, plans and photographs. Originally, they were created for practical and administrative purposes
:We provide an important service to members and officials of Aberdeen City Council while maintaining a strong public profile through our searchroom services and outreach activities. We also provide a professional archives service for Aberdeenshire Council.  We ensure that the records are housed in secure accommodation under suitable environmental conditions on our two sites - the Town House and Old Aberdeen House.
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'''Aberdeenshire and Moray Records'''<br>The Local Heritage Officer<br>East End School<br>Institution Road<br>Elgin, Moray IV30 1RP UK<br><br>Telephone: 01343 569011<br>
'''Aberdeenshire and Moray Records'''<br>The Local Heritage Officer<br>East End School<br>Institution Road<br>Elgin, Moray IV30 1RP UK<br>Telephone: 01343 569011<br>
Email: [mailto:heritage@moray.gov.uk heritage@moray.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/registrars/aberdeenshire-and-moray-records/ Website]<br>[https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/registrars/aberdeenshire-and-moray-records/ Collections]<br>
Email: [mailto:heritage@moray.gov.uk heritage@moray.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/registrars/aberdeenshire-and-moray-records/ Aberdeenshire and Moray Records]
:The records include those of the former counties of Aberdeen, Kincardine, Banff, and Moray up to 1975 and Grampian Region from 1975 to 1996. From 1996 the holdings include records from the current counties of Aberdeenshire and Moray.
 
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:Since local government reorganisation in 1996, the historic documents of Aberdeenshire Council along with some for the Moray Council have been administered by Aberdeen City Council. The records include those of the former counties of Aberdeen, Kincardine, Banff, and Moray up to 1975 and Grampian Region from 1975 to 1996. From 1996 the holdings include records from the current counties of Aberdeenshire and Moray.
'''Moray Local Heritage Services'''<br>
 
Elgin Library<br>
Cooper Park, Elgin, IV30 1HS UK<br>
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Phone: 01343 562600<br>
Fax: 01343 562640<br>
E-mail: elgin.library@moray.gov.uk<br>
:The Local Heritage Service for Moray offers a fascinating insight to Moray's history and to ancestry searches.
== Libraries ==
== Libraries ==
 
*[http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_41162.html '''Moray Libraries''']<br>
'''Burghead Library'''<br>Burghead Primary School<br>Grant Street<br>Burghead IV30 5UQ UK<br>Telephone: 01343 830186<br>
*'''Moray Local Heritage Services''' are housed in the [http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_1435.html '''Elgin Library'''.]
Email: [mailto:burghead.library@moray.gov.uk burghead.library@moray.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_39961.html Burghead Library]
 
'''Elgin Library'''<br>Cooper Park<br>Elgin IV30 1HS UK<br>Telephone: 01343 562600<br>
Email: [mailto:elgin.library@moray.gov.uk elgin.library@moray.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_1435.html Elgin Library]
 
'''Fochabers Library'''<br>Milne's Learning Centre<br>Milne's High School<br>West Street<br>Fochabers IV32 7DJ UK<br>Telephone: 01343 821434<br>
Email: [mailto:fochabers.library@moray.gov.uk fochabers.library@moray.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_39965.html Fochabers Library]
 
'''Forres Library'''<br>Forres House<br>High Street<br>Forres IV36 1BU UK<br>Telephone: 01309 672834<br>
Email: [mailto:forres.library@moray.gov.uk forres.library@moray.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_39966.html Forres Library]
 
'''Grantown on Spey Library'''<br>The Courthouse<br>The Square<br>Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HF UK<br>Telephone: 01479 873175<br>
Email: [mailto:grantown.library@highlifehighland.com grantown.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/grantown-on-spey-library/ Grantown on Spey Library]
 
'''Keith Library'''<br>Union Street<br>Keith AB55 5DP UK<br>Telephone: 01542 882223<br>
Email: [mailto:keith.library@moray.gov.uk keith.library@moray.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_39968.html Keith Library]
 
'''Lossiemouth Library'''<br>Town Hall Lane<br>Lossiemouth IV31 6AA UK<br>Telephone: 01343 813334<br>
Email: [mailto:lossiemouth.library@moray.gov.uk lossiemouth.library@moray.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_39970.html Lossiemouth Library]
 
For a list of Moray libraries, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_libraries_in_Scotland List of libraries in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll down to Moray.  The parishes in historic Moray are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Moray_(formerly_Elginshire),_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].


== Museums ==
== Museums ==
*[https://www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk/museums/find-a-museum/ '''Aberdeenshire Museums''']


'''Burghead Visitor Centre'''<br>5UJ Grant Street<br>Burghead, Elgin IV30 5TZ UK<br>Telephone: 01343 835518<br>
==Civil Register Offices==
Website: [http://www.burghead.com/ Burghead Visitor Centre]<br>Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/BurgVisit/ Burghead Visitor Centre]
At [https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ '''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.
 
*[http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_1879.html '''Elgin (Moray) Registration Office''']
'''Elgin Museum'''<br>1 High Street<br>Elgin IV30 1EQ UK<br>Telephone: 01343 543675<br>
*[http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_1921.html '''Moray: Order a copy of a certificate''']<br>
Email: [mailto:curator@elginmuseum.org.uk curator@elginmuseum.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://elginmuseum.org.uk/ Elgin Museum]
*[http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_39787.html '''Ancestry Research''']
 
'''Falconer Museum'''<br>Tolbooth St<br>Forres IV36 1PH UK<br>Telephone: 01309 673701<br>
Email: [mailto:museums.forres@moray.gov.uk museums.forres@moray.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://falconermuseum.co.uk/ Falconer Museum]
 
'''Findhorn Heritage Centre'''<br>1 North Shore<br>Findhorn, Forres IV36 3YQ UK<br>Telephone: 01309 691823<br>
Email: [mailto:s.eibbor@tesco.net s.eibbor@tesco.net]<br>Website: [https://www.findhorn-heritage.co.uk/ Findhorn Heritage Centre]<br>
Website #2: [http://www.morayconnections.com/findhorn-heritage-centre-icehouse/ Findhorn Heritage Centre]
 
'''Fochabers Folk Museum & Heritage Centre'''<br>High Street<br>Fochabers IV32 7DU UK<br>Telephone: 01343 821204<br>
Email: [mailto:fochabers.heritage@gmail.com fochabers.heritage@gmail.com]<br>
Website: [http://www.morayconnections.com/fochabers-folk-museum-and-heritage-centre/ Fochabers Folk Museum & Heritage Centre]
 
'''Grantown Museum'''<br>Burnfield House<br>Burnfield Avenue<br>Grantown-on-Spey PH26 3HH UK<br>Telephone: 01479 870477<br>
Email: [mailto:gostourist@gmail.com gostourist@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.grantownmuseum.co.uk/ Grantown Museum]
 
'''Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum'''<br>Pitgaveny Street<br>Lossiemouth IV31 6TW UK<br>Telephone: 01343 813772<br>
Email: [mailto:fishermen@lossiemuseum.co.uk fishermen@lossiemuseum.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.lossiemuseum.co.uk/ Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum]<br>
Website #2: [http://www.morayconnections.com/lossiemouth-fisheries-and-community-museum/ Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum]<br>
Website #3: [https://www.facebook.com/Lossiemouth-Fisheries-and-Community-Museum-347337765379056/ Lossiemouth Fisheries & Community Museum]
 
'''The Moray Council Museums and Archives Catalogues'''<br>Museums Service<br>Falconer Museum<br>Tolbooth Street<br>Forres IV36 1PH UK<br>Telephone: 01309 673701<br>
Email: [mailto:museums@moray.gov.uk museums@moray.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/page_620.html The Moray Council Museums and Archives Catalogues]


For a list of Moray museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Scotland List of museums in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll down to Moray.  The parishes in historic Moray are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Moray_(formerly_Elginshire),_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].


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