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== Archives ==
== Archives ==
'''For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the [[Scotland Archives and Libraries|Scotland Archives and Libraries]] page.'''<br>
 
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'''Ayrshire Archives'''<br>Ayrshire Archives HQ<br>Watson Peat Building<br>Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5HW UK<br>Telephone: 01292 521819<br>
'''Ayrshire Archives'''<br>Ayrshire Archives HQ<br>South Harbour Street,<br>Ayr, KA7 1JA Scotland<br><br>Telephone: 01292-616260.<br>
Email: [mailto:archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.ayrshirearchives.org.uk/ Ayrshire Archives]
Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk<br>[https://www.ayrshirearchives.org.uk/ Website]
 
:'''Ayrshire Archives is the local authority archive service for South Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and North Ayrshire Council. Ayrshire Archives covers the whole of Ayrshire including the Cumbraes and Arran and our collections are located at various repositories across Ayrshire. The archive service looks after and provides access to records of historical importance belonging to the three local authorities and their predecessors, as well as private records that relate to the historical development of Ayrshire and Arran.'''
:Ayrshire Archives is the local authority archive service for South Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council, and North Ayrshire Council. The Ayrshire Archives Service was established in 1996 by the three Ayrshire councils to preserve and make accessible Ayrshire’s documentary heritage. The archive service looks after and provides access to records of historical importance belonging to the three local authorities and their predecessors, as well as private records that relate to the historical development of Ayrshire and Arran. Ayrshire Archives covers the whole of Ayrshire including the Cumbraes and Arran and our collections are located at various repositories across Ayrshire.
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'''Burns Monument Centre (East Ayrshire Archives)'''<br>Kay Park<br>Kilmarnock KA3 7RU UK<br><br>Phone: 01292 616260<br>
'''East Ayrshire Archives'''<br>Burns Monument Centre<br>Kay Park<br>Kilmarnock KA3 7RU UK<br>Telephone: 01563 576695/576696<br>
Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Email: [mailto:info@burnsmonumentcentre.co.uk info@burnsmonumentcentre.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=landing&id=8&sid=53&mid=65 East Ayrshire Archives]
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'''Townhouse (North Ayrshire Archives)'''<br>66 High Street<br>Irvine KA12 0AZ UK<br><br>Phone: 01292 616260<br>Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk<br>
'''North Ayrshire Archives'''<br>The Heritage Centre<br>Manse Street<br>Saltcoats KA21 5AA UK<br>Telephone: 01294 464174<br>
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Email: [mailto:naheritage@north-ayrshire.gov.uk naheritage@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-north-ayrshire-heritage-centre-p255041 North Ayrshire Archives]
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== Libraries ==
== Libraries ==
*[https://eastayrshireleisure.com/libraries/your-local-library/ '''East Ayrshire Libraries''']
 
*[https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/find-a-library.aspx '''North Ayrshire Libraries''']
=== East Ayrshire Council ===
*[https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/25505/Library-opening-hours '''South Ayrshire Libraries''']
 
'''Auchinleck Community Library'''<br>Well Road<br>Auchinleck, East Ayrshire KA18 2JY UK<br>Telephone: 01290 428450<br>
Email: [mailto:auchinleck.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk auchinleck.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=39 Auchinleck Community Library]
 
'''Burns Monument Centre'''<br>Kay Park<br>Kilmarnock KA3 7RU UK<br>Telephone: 01563 553654<br>
Email: [mailto:info@burnsmonumentcentre.co.uk info@burnsmonumentcentre.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=landing&id=6&sid=140&mid=163 Burns Monument Centre]
 
'''Crosshouse Community Library'''<br>Crosshouse Area Centre<br>Annandale Gardens<br>Crosshouse KA2 0LE UK<br<Telephone: 01563 503290<br>
Email: [mailto:Crosshouse.Library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk Crosshouse.Library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=42 Crosshouse Community Library]
 
'''Cumnock Community Library'''<br>Rothesay House<br>1 Greenholm Road<br>Cumnock KA18 1LH UK<br>Telephone: 01290 427710<br>
Email: [mailto:cumnock.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk cumnock.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=43 Cumnock Community Library]
 
'''Darvel Community Library'''<br>Town Hall<br>10-12 West Main Street<br>Darvel KA17 0AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01563 503096<br>
Email: [mailto:DarvelLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk DarvelLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=46 Darvel Community Library]
 
'''Dick Institute'''<br>Elmbank Ave<br>Kilmarnock KA1 3BU UK<br>Telephone: 01563 554300<br>
Email: [mailto:DickInstituteLendingLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk DickInstituteLendingLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=landing&id=6&sid=146&mid=169&_ga=2.146832880.659670163.1530220487-187114592.1530220487 Dick Institute]
 
'''Drongan Community Library'''<br>Community Wing<br>Millmannoch Avenue<br>Drongan KA6 7BY UK<br>Telephone: 01563 503099<br>
Email: [mailto:drongan.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk drongan.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=47 Drongan Community Library]
 
'''Galston Community Library'''<br>24 Henrietta Street<br>Galston KA4 8HQ UK<br>Telephone: 01563 821994<br>
Email: [mailto:galstonlibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk galstonlibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=48 Galston Community Library]
 
'''Mauchline Library'''<br>Burns House Museum<br>Castle St<br>Mauchline KA5 5BZ UK<br>Telephone: 01290 550045<br>
Email: [mailto:BurnsHouse.MuseumandLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk BurnsHouse.MuseumandLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=landing&id=6&sid=151&mid=174 Mauchline Library]
 
'''Newmilns Community Library'''<br>4 Craigview Road<br>Newmilns KA16 9DQ UK<br>Telephone: 01563 576647<br>
Email: [mailto:Newmilns.Library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk Newmilns.Library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=54 Newmilns Community Library]
 
'''Patna Community Library'''<br>Whitehill Avenue<br>Patna KA6 7LY UK<br>Telephone: 01563 503019<br>
Email: [mailto:patna.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk patna.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=56 Patna Community Library]
 
'''Stewarton Community Library'''<br>Stewarton Area Centre<br>Avenue Street<br>Stewarton KA3 5AP UK<br>Telephone: 01563 553670<br>
Email: [mailto:stewartonlibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk stewartonlibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=57 Stewarton Community Library]
 
'''Whatriggs Community Library'''<br>Whatriggs Primary School<br>79 Whatriggs Rd<br>Kilmarnock KA1 3RB UK<br>Telephone: 01563 503095<br>
Email: [mailto:WhatriggsLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk WhatriggsLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=40 Whatriggs Community Library]
 
=== North Ayrshire Council ===
 
'''Ardrossan Library'''<br>39-41Princes Street<br>Ardrossan KA22 8BT UK<br>Telephone: 01294 469682<br>
Email: [mailto:ardrossanlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk ardrossanlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000076 Ardrossan Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://ardrossan.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/ardrossan-library-17059975.html Ardrossan Library]
 
'''Beattie Library (Stevenston)'''<br>1 Main Street<br>Stevenston KA20 3AB UK<br>Telephone: 01294 469535<br>
Email: [mailto:stevenstonlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk stevenstonlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000078 Beattie Library (Stevenston)]<br>
Website #2: [http://letsgeton.digitalscotland.org/view/location/beattie-library-stevenston Beattie Library (Stevenston)]
 
'''Beith Library'''<br>39-41 Main Street<br>Beith KA15 2AD UK<br>Telephone: 01505 503613<br>
Email: [mailto:beithlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk beithlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000079 Beith Library]<br>
Website #2: [http://letsgeton.digitalscotland.org/view/location/beith-library Beith Library]
 
'''Bourtreehill Library'''<br>Cheviot Way<br>Bourtreehill South<br>Irvine KA11 1JU UK<br>Telephone: 01294 216958<br>
Email: [mailto:bourtreehilllibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk bourtreehilllibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000080 Bourtreehill Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://librarytechnology.org/library/33307 Bourtreehill Library]
 
'''Dalry Library'''<br>14-16 The Cross<br>Dalry KA24 5AW UK<br>Telephone: 01294 833196<br>
Email: [mailto:dalrylibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk dalrylibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000081 Dalry Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://librarytechnology.org/library/33308 Dalry Library]
 
'''Dreghorn Library'''<br>21 Main Street<br>Dreghorn, Irvine KA11 4AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01294 211072<br>
Email: [mailto:dreghornlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk dreghornlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000082 Dreghorn Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://librarytechnology.org/library/33309 Dreghorn Library]
 
'''Fairlie Library'''<br>Village Hall<br>72 Main Road<br>Fairlie, Largs KA29 0AD UK<br>Telephone: 01475 568707<br>
Email: [mailto:fairlielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk fairlielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000083 Fairlie Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.netmums.com/west-scotland/local/view/places-to-go/libraries/north-ayrshire-fairlie-library Fairlie Library]
 
'''Irvine Library'''<br>168 High Street<br>Irvine KA12 8AN UK<br>Telephone: 01294 271295<br>
Email: [mailto:irvinelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk irvinelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000085 Irvine Library]<br>
Website #2: [http://letsgeton.digitalscotland.org/view/location/irvine-library Irvine Library]
 
'''Kilbirnie Library'''<br>6 Avils Place<br>Kilbirnie KA25 6BL UK<br>Telephone: 01505 684218<br>
Email: [mailto:kilbirnielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk kilbirnielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000086 Kilbirnie Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.netmums.com/west-scotland/local/view/places-to-go/libraries/north-ayrshire-kilbirnie-library Kilbirnie Library]
 
'''Kilwinning Library'''<br>St Winnings Lane<br>Kilwinning KA13 6EP UK<br>Telephone: 01294 554699<br>
Email: [mailto:kilwinninglibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk kilwinninglibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000087 Kilwinning Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://kilwinning.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/kilwinning-library-17158977.html Kilwinning Library]
 
'''Largs Library'''<br>26 Allanpark Street<br>Largs KA30 9AG UK<br>Telephone: 01475 673309<br>
Email: [mailto:largslibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk largslibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000088 Largs Library]<br>
Website #2: [http://letsgeton.digitalscotland.org/view/location/largs-library Largs Library]
 
'''Saltcoats Library'''<br>Springvale Place<br>Saltcoats KA21 5LS UK<br>Telephone: 01294 469546<br>
Email: [mailto:saltcoatslibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk saltcoatslibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000090 Saltcoats Library]<br>
Website #2: [http://letsgeton.digitalscotland.org/view/location/saltcoats-library Saltcoats Library]
 
'''Skelmorlie Library'''<br>Skelmorlie Community Centre<br>8 Skelmorlie Castle Road<br>Skelmorlie PA17 5AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01475 520493<br>
Email: [mailto:skelmorlielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk skelmorlielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000091 Skelmorlie Library]<br>
Website #2: [http://letsgeton.digitalscotland.org/view/location/skelmorlie-library Skelmorlie Library]
 
'''Springside Library'''<br>Springside Community Centre<br>Overtoun Road<br>Springside, Irvine KA11 3BG UK<br>Telephone: 01294 215411<br>
Email: [mailto:springsidelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk springsidelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000092 Springside Library]<br>
Website #2: [http://letsgeton.digitalscotland.org/view/location/springside-library Springside Library]
 
'''West Kilbride Library'''<br>Halfway Street<br>West Kilbride KA23 9EQ UK<br>Telephone: 01294 822987<br>
Email: [mailto:westkilbridelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk westkilbridelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000093 West Kilbride Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.netmums.com/west-scotland/local/view/places-to-go/libraries/north-ayrshire-west-kilbride-library West Kilbride Library]
 
=== South Ayrshire Council ===
 
'''Alloway Library'''<br>Doonholm Road<br>Ayr KA7 4QQ UK<br>Telephone: 01292 442395<br>
Email: [mailto:Alloway.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Alloway.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/alloway-library.aspx Alloway Library]
 
'''Ballantrae Library'''<br>The Hall<br>Ballantrae KA26 0NB UK<br>Telephone: 01465 831521<br>
Email: [mailto:Ballantrae.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Ballantrae.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/ballantrae-library.aspx Ballantrae Library]
 
'''Carnegie Library'''<br>12 Main Street<br>Ayr KA8 8EB UK<br>Telephone: 01292 286385<br>
Email: [mailto:carnegie.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk carnegie.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/carnegie-library.aspx Carnegie Library]
 
'''Forehill Library'''<br>31 Mount Oliphant Crescent<br>Ayr KA7 3EN UK<br>Telephone: 01292 265591<br>
Email: [mailto:Forehill.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Forehill.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/forehill-library.aspx Forehill Library]
 
'''Girvan Library'''<br>Montgomerie Street<br>Girvan KA26 9HE UK<br>Telephone: 01465 712813<br>
Email: [mailto:Girvan.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Girvan.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/girvan-library.aspx Girvan Library]
 
'''John Rodie Library'''<br>39 Annbank Road<br>Mossblown KA6 5DZ UK<br>Telephone: 01292 520792<br>
Email: [mailto:JohnRodie.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk JohnRodie.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/mossblown-library.aspx John Rodie Library]
 
'''Maybole Library'''<br>1 High Street<br>Maybole KA19 7AB UK<br>Telephone: 01655 883044<br>
Email: [mailto:Maybole@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Maybole@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/maybole-library.aspx Maybole Library]
 
'''Prestwick Library'''<br>14 Kyle Street<br>Prestwick KA9 1PQ UK<br>Telephone: 01292 476769<br>
Email: [mailto:prestwick.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk prestwick.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/prestwick-library.aspx Prestwick Library]
 
'''Symington Library'''<br>Brewlands Road<br>Symington KA1 5QZ UK<br>Telephone: 01563 830066<br>
Email: [mailto:Symington.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Symington.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/symington-library.aspx Symington Library]
 
'''Tarbolton Library'''<br>Tarbolton Community Campus<br>Montgomerie Street<br>Tarbolton KA5 5QA UK<br>Telephone: 01292 541211<br>
Email: [mailto:Tarbolton.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Tarbolton.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/tarbolton-library.aspx Tarbolton Library]
 
'''Troon Library'''<br>5 South Beach<br>Troon KA10 6EF UK<br>Telephone: 01292 315352<br>
Email: [mailto:Troon.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Troon.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/troon-library.aspx Troon Library]


== Museums ==
== Museums ==
[https://www.google.com/search?q=ayrshire+museums&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=ayrshire+museums&aqs=chrome.0.0i20i263i512j0i22i30l9.11470j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 '''Ayrshire Museums''']
 
==Register Offices==
'''Dick Institute'''<br>Elmbank Ave<br>Kilmarnock KA1 3BU UK<br>Telephone: 01563 554300<br>
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 that would otherwise be restricted by privacy laws.
Email: [mailto:boxoffice@east-ayrshire.gov.uk boxoffice@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=landing&id=5&sid=68&mid=29 Dick Institute]<br>
*[https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/CouncilAndGovernment/BirthMarriageAndDeath/Registrationofficecontactdetails.aspx  '''East Ayrshire Registration Office''']
Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-dick-institute-p251391 Dick Institute]
*[https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/CouncilAndGovernment/BirthMarriageAndDeath/Certificates/Certificates-for-Birth-Death-Marriage-and-Civil-Partnership.aspx  '''East Ayrshire Request a Copy Certificate]
 
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'''Largs Museum'''<br>Kirkgate House<br>Manse Ct<br>Largs KA30 8AW UK<br>Telephone: 01475 687081<br>
*[https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/contact-us/registration-offices.aspx '''North Ayrshire Registration Office''']
Email: [mailto:lauracurrie@fastmail.fm lauracurrie@fastmail.fm]<br>Website: [http://www.largsonline.co.uk/museum.html Largs Museum]<br>
*[https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/births-marriages-and-deaths/copy-of-certificate.aspx '''North Ayrshire Request a Copy Certificate]
Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/largs-museum-p872071 Largs Museum]
*[https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/births-marriages-and-deaths/family-records.aspx '''Family records''']
 
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'''McKechnie Institute'''<br>Dalrymple St<br>Girvan KA26 9AE UK<br>Telephone: 01465 713643<br>
*[https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/30002/Contact-the-Registrars-team '''South Ayrshire Registration Office''']
Email: [mailto:Keir.Murray@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Keir.Murray@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Email #2: [mailto:rozelle.house@south-ayrshire.gov.uk rozelle.house@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
*[https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/29997/Order-a-certificate '''South Ayrshire Request a Copy Certificate]
Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/galleries/mckechnie/ McKechnie Institute]
 
'''Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume'''<br>1 Dalry Rd<br>Kilwinning KA13 6PL UK<br>Telephone: 01294 552448<br>
Email: [mailto:admin@dalgarvenmill.org.uk admin@dalgarvenmill.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dalgarvenmill.org.uk/ Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume]
 
'''North Ayrshire Heritage Centre'''<br>12 Manse St<br>Saltcoats KA21 5AA UK<br>Telephone: 01294 464174<br>
Email: [mailto:naheritage@north-ayrshire.gov.uk naheritage@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-north-ayrshire-heritage-centre-p255041 North Ayrshire Heritage Centre]
 
'''Robert Burns Birthplace Museum'''<br>Murdoch's Lone<br>Alloway, Ayr KA7 4PQ UK<br>Telephone: 01292 443700<br>
Email: [mailto:burns@nts.org.uk burns@nts.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.burnsmuseum.org.uk/ Robert Burns Birthplace Museum]
 
'''West Kilbride Museum'''<br>West Kilbride Village Hall<br>1 Arthur Street<br>West Kilbride KA23 9EN UK<br>Telephone: 01924 824867<br>
Email: [mailto:admin@westkilbridemuseum.org.uk admin@westkilbridemuseum.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.westkilbridemuseum.org.uk/ West Kilbride Museum]
 
For a long list of Ayrshire museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Scotland List of museums in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll down to East, North, and South Ayrshire.
 
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Archives[edit | edit source]

Ayrshire Archives
Ayrshire Archives HQ
Watson Peat Building
Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5HW UK
Telephone: 01292 521819
Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Ayrshire Archives

Ayrshire Archives is the local authority archive service for South Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council, and North Ayrshire Council. The Ayrshire Archives Service was established in 1996 by the three Ayrshire councils to preserve and make accessible Ayrshire’s documentary heritage. The archive service looks after and provides access to records of historical importance belonging to the three local authorities and their predecessors, as well as private records that relate to the historical development of Ayrshire and Arran. Ayrshire Archives covers the whole of Ayrshire including the Cumbraes and Arran and our collections are located at various repositories across Ayrshire.

East Ayrshire Archives
Burns Monument Centre
Kay Park
Kilmarnock KA3 7RU UK
Telephone: 01563 576695/576696
Email: info@burnsmonumentcentre.co.uk
Website: East Ayrshire Archives

North Ayrshire Archives
The Heritage Centre
Manse Street
Saltcoats KA21 5AA UK
Telephone: 01294 464174
Email: naheritage@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: North Ayrshire Archives

Libraries[edit | edit source]

East Ayrshire Council[edit | edit source]

Auchinleck Community Library
Well Road
Auchinleck, East Ayrshire KA18 2JY UK
Telephone: 01290 428450
Email: auchinleck.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Auchinleck Community Library

Burns Monument Centre
Kay Park
Kilmarnock KA3 7RU UK
Telephone: 01563 553654
Email: info@burnsmonumentcentre.co.uk
Website: Burns Monument Centre

Crosshouse Community Library
Crosshouse Area Centre
Annandale Gardens
Crosshouse KA2 0LE UK<br<Telephone: 01563 503290
Email: Crosshouse.Library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Crosshouse Community Library

Cumnock Community Library
Rothesay House
1 Greenholm Road
Cumnock KA18 1LH UK
Telephone: 01290 427710
Email: cumnock.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Cumnock Community Library

Darvel Community Library
Town Hall
10-12 West Main Street
Darvel KA17 0AQ UK
Telephone: 01563 503096
Email: DarvelLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Darvel Community Library

Dick Institute
Elmbank Ave
Kilmarnock KA1 3BU UK
Telephone: 01563 554300
Email: DickInstituteLendingLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Dick Institute

Drongan Community Library
Community Wing
Millmannoch Avenue
Drongan KA6 7BY UK
Telephone: 01563 503099
Email: drongan.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Drongan Community Library

Galston Community Library
24 Henrietta Street
Galston KA4 8HQ UK
Telephone: 01563 821994
Email: galstonlibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Galston Community Library

Mauchline Library
Burns House Museum
Castle St
Mauchline KA5 5BZ UK
Telephone: 01290 550045
Email: BurnsHouse.MuseumandLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Mauchline Library

Newmilns Community Library
4 Craigview Road
Newmilns KA16 9DQ UK
Telephone: 01563 576647
Email: Newmilns.Library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Newmilns Community Library

Patna Community Library
Whitehill Avenue
Patna KA6 7LY UK
Telephone: 01563 503019
Email: patna.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Patna Community Library

Stewarton Community Library
Stewarton Area Centre
Avenue Street
Stewarton KA3 5AP UK
Telephone: 01563 553670
Email: stewartonlibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Stewarton Community Library

Whatriggs Community Library
Whatriggs Primary School
79 Whatriggs Rd
Kilmarnock KA1 3RB UK
Telephone: 01563 503095
Email: WhatriggsLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Whatriggs Community Library

North Ayrshire Council[edit | edit source]

Ardrossan Library
39-41Princes Street
Ardrossan KA22 8BT UK
Telephone: 01294 469682
Email: ardrossanlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Ardrossan Library
Website #2: Ardrossan Library

Beattie Library (Stevenston)
1 Main Street
Stevenston KA20 3AB UK
Telephone: 01294 469535
Email: stevenstonlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Beattie Library (Stevenston)
Website #2: Beattie Library (Stevenston)

Beith Library
39-41 Main Street
Beith KA15 2AD UK
Telephone: 01505 503613
Email: beithlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Beith Library
Website #2: Beith Library

Bourtreehill Library
Cheviot Way
Bourtreehill South
Irvine KA11 1JU UK
Telephone: 01294 216958
Email: bourtreehilllibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Bourtreehill Library
Website #2: Bourtreehill Library

Dalry Library
14-16 The Cross
Dalry KA24 5AW UK
Telephone: 01294 833196
Email: dalrylibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Dalry Library
Website #2: Dalry Library

Dreghorn Library
21 Main Street
Dreghorn, Irvine KA11 4AQ UK
Telephone: 01294 211072
Email: dreghornlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Dreghorn Library
Website #2: Dreghorn Library

Fairlie Library
Village Hall
72 Main Road
Fairlie, Largs KA29 0AD UK
Telephone: 01475 568707
Email: fairlielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Fairlie Library
Website #2: Fairlie Library

Irvine Library
168 High Street
Irvine KA12 8AN UK
Telephone: 01294 271295
Email: irvinelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Irvine Library
Website #2: Irvine Library

Kilbirnie Library
6 Avils Place
Kilbirnie KA25 6BL UK
Telephone: 01505 684218
Email: kilbirnielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Kilbirnie Library
Website #2: Kilbirnie Library

Kilwinning Library
St Winnings Lane
Kilwinning KA13 6EP UK
Telephone: 01294 554699
Email: kilwinninglibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Kilwinning Library
Website #2: Kilwinning Library

Largs Library
26 Allanpark Street
Largs KA30 9AG UK
Telephone: 01475 673309
Email: largslibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Largs Library
Website #2: Largs Library

Saltcoats Library
Springvale Place
Saltcoats KA21 5LS UK
Telephone: 01294 469546
Email: saltcoatslibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Saltcoats Library
Website #2: Saltcoats Library

Skelmorlie Library
Skelmorlie Community Centre
8 Skelmorlie Castle Road
Skelmorlie PA17 5AQ UK
Telephone: 01475 520493
Email: skelmorlielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Skelmorlie Library
Website #2: Skelmorlie Library

Springside Library
Springside Community Centre
Overtoun Road
Springside, Irvine KA11 3BG UK
Telephone: 01294 215411
Email: springsidelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Springside Library
Website #2: Springside Library

West Kilbride Library
Halfway Street
West Kilbride KA23 9EQ UK
Telephone: 01294 822987
Email: westkilbridelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: West Kilbride Library
Website #2: West Kilbride Library

South Ayrshire Council[edit | edit source]

Alloway Library
Doonholm Road
Ayr KA7 4QQ UK
Telephone: 01292 442395
Email: Alloway.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Alloway Library

Ballantrae Library
The Hall
Ballantrae KA26 0NB UK
Telephone: 01465 831521
Email: Ballantrae.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Ballantrae Library

Carnegie Library
12 Main Street
Ayr KA8 8EB UK
Telephone: 01292 286385
Email: carnegie.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Carnegie Library

Forehill Library
31 Mount Oliphant Crescent
Ayr KA7 3EN UK
Telephone: 01292 265591
Email: Forehill.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Forehill Library

Girvan Library
Montgomerie Street
Girvan KA26 9HE UK
Telephone: 01465 712813
Email: Girvan.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Girvan Library

John Rodie Library
39 Annbank Road
Mossblown KA6 5DZ UK
Telephone: 01292 520792
Email: JohnRodie.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: John Rodie Library

Maybole Library
1 High Street
Maybole KA19 7AB UK
Telephone: 01655 883044
Email: Maybole@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Maybole Library

Prestwick Library
14 Kyle Street
Prestwick KA9 1PQ UK
Telephone: 01292 476769
Email: prestwick.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Prestwick Library

Symington Library
Brewlands Road
Symington KA1 5QZ UK
Telephone: 01563 830066
Email: Symington.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Symington Library

Tarbolton Library
Tarbolton Community Campus
Montgomerie Street
Tarbolton KA5 5QA UK
Telephone: 01292 541211
Email: Tarbolton.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Tarbolton Library

Troon Library
5 South Beach
Troon KA10 6EF UK
Telephone: 01292 315352
Email: Troon.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Troon Library

Museums[edit | edit source]

Dick Institute
Elmbank Ave
Kilmarnock KA1 3BU UK
Telephone: 01563 554300
Email: boxoffice@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Dick Institute
Website #2: Dick Institute

Largs Museum
Kirkgate House
Manse Ct
Largs KA30 8AW UK
Telephone: 01475 687081
Email: lauracurrie@fastmail.fm
Website: Largs Museum
Website #2: Largs Museum

McKechnie Institute
Dalrymple St
Girvan KA26 9AE UK
Telephone: 01465 713643
Email: Keir.Murray@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Email #2: rozelle.house@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: McKechnie Institute

Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume
1 Dalry Rd
Kilwinning KA13 6PL UK
Telephone: 01294 552448
Email: admin@dalgarvenmill.org.uk
Website: Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume

North Ayrshire Heritage Centre
12 Manse St
Saltcoats KA21 5AA UK
Telephone: 01294 464174
Email: naheritage@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: North Ayrshire Heritage Centre

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Murdoch's Lone
Alloway, Ayr KA7 4PQ UK
Telephone: 01292 443700
Email: burns@nts.org.uk
Website: Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

West Kilbride Museum
West Kilbride Village Hall
1 Arthur Street
West Kilbride KA23 9EN UK
Telephone: 01924 824867
Email: admin@westkilbridemuseum.org.uk
Website: West Kilbride Museum

For a long list of Ayrshire museums, go to List of museums in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll down to East, North, and South Ayrshire.

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