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Archives[edit | edit source]

Dumfries and Galloway Archives
Ewart Library
Catherine Street
Dumfries DG1 1JB UK
Telephone: 01387 260285
Email: 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[edit | edit source]

Annan Library
Town Hall
16 High Street
Annan DG12 6AQ UK
Telephone: 01461 204914
Email: contact@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Annan Library

Eastriggs Library
Eastriggs Community School
Eastriggs DG12 6PZ UK
Telephone: 01461 40844
Email: contact@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Eastriggs Library

Ewart Library
Catherine Street
Dumfries DG1 1JB UK
Telephone: 01387 253820
Email: contact@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Ewart Library

Georgetown Library
Gillbrae Road
Dumfries DG1 4EJ UK
Telephone: 01387 256059
Email: contact@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Georgetown Library

Gretna Library
Central Avenue
Gretna DG16 5AQ UK
Telephone: 01461 339983
Email: contact@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Gretna Library

Kirkconnel Library
Greystone Avenue
Kelloholm DG4 6RA UK
Telephone: 01659 67191
Email: contact@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Kirkconnel Library

Langholm Library
Market Place
Langholm DG13 0JQ UK
Telephone: 01387 380255
Email: contact@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Langholm Library

Lochmaben Library
Town Hall
High Street
Lochmaben DG11 1NQ UK
Telephone: 01387 811865
Email: contact@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Lochmaben Library

Lochside Library
Lochside Road
Dumfries DG2 0LW UK
Telephone: 01387 268751
Email: contact@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Lochside Library

Lochthorn Library
Lochthorn
Dumfries DG1 1UF UK
Telephone: 01387 265780
Email: contact@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Lochthorn Library

Lockerbie Library
31 - 33 High Street
Lockerbie DG11 2JL UK
Telephone: 01576 203380
Email: contact@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Lockerbie Library

Moffat Library
High Street
Moffat DG10 9HF UK
Telephone: 01683 220536
Email: contact@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Moffat Library

Sanquhar Library
100 High Street
Sanquhar DG4 6DZ UK
Telephone: 01659 50347
Email: contact@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Sanquhar Library

Thornhill Library
Townhead Street
Thornhill DG3 5NW UK
Telephone: 01848 330654
Email: contact@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Thornhill Library

Westerkirk Parish Library
Bentpath
Langholm DG13 0PB UK
Telephone: 01387 70287
Email: judith@langholminitiative.co.uk
Website: Westerkirk Parish Library
Website #2: Westerkirk Parish Library

For a list of Dumfriesshire libraries, go to List of libraries in Scotland in Wikipedia.

Museums[edit | edit source]

Annan Museum
Bank Street
Annan DG12 6AA UK
Telephone: 01461 201384
Email: annan.museum@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Annan Museum

Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura
The Observatory
Rotchell Road
Dumfries DG2 7SW UK
Telephone: 01387 253374
Email: Dumfries.Museum@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura
Website #2: Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura

Moffat Museum
Harthope House
Churchgate
Moffat DG10 9EQ UK
Telephone: 01683 220868
Email: secretary@moffatmuseum.co.uk
Website: Moffat Museum

Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
High Street
Sanquhar DG4 6BN UK
Telephone: 01659 50186
Email: dumfries.museum@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
Website #2: Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum

Savings Bank Museum
Ruthwell, nr Annan DG1 4NN UK
Telephone: 01387 870640
Email: enquiries@savingsbanksmuseum.co.uk
Website: Savings Bank Museum

For a list of Dumfriesshire museums, go to List of museums in Scotland in Wikipedia.

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-'''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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 == Archives ==
-'''Dumfries and Galloway Heritage Service'''<br>Ewart Library<br>Catherine Street<br>Dumfries DG1 1JB UK<br><br>Telephone: 01387 260285<br>
+'''Dumfries and Galloway Archives'''<br>Ewart Library<br>Catherine Street<br>Dumfries DG1 1JB UK<br>Telephone: 01387 260285<br>
-Email: [mailto:libarchive@dumgal.gov.uk libarchive@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/24609/Heritage-Service Website]
+Email: [mailto:libarchive@dumgal.gov.uk libarchive@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15308/Local-archives Dumfries and Galloway]
-:We hold records that tell the story of over 600 years of Dumfries and Galloway's history. It covers the historic counties of '''Dumfriesshire, Kirkcudbrightshire, and Wigtownshire''', the latter two of which are collectively known as Galloway. It holds 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.
+: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 ==
-*[https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15306/Local-libraries '''Dumfries and Galloway Local Libraries''']
+'''Annan Library'''<br>Town Hall<br>16 High Street<br>Annan DG12 6AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01461 204914<br>
+Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15390/DG-Customer-Services-Annan Annan Library]
+'''Eastriggs Library'''<br>Eastriggs Community School<br>Eastriggs DG12 6PZ UK<br>Telephone: 01461 40844<br>
+Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15399/DG-Customer-Services-Eastriggs Eastriggs Library]
+'''Ewart Library'''<br>Catherine Street<br>Dumfries DG1 1JB UK<br>Telephone: 01387 253820<br>
+Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15398/DG-Customer-Services-Ewart-Library-Dumfries Ewart Library]
+'''Georgetown Library'''<br>Gillbrae Road<br>Dumfries DG1 4EJ UK<br>Telephone: 01387 256059<br>
+Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15401/DG-Customer-Services-Georgetown-Dumfries Georgetown Library]
+'''Gretna Library'''<br>Central Avenue<br>Gretna DG16 5AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01461 339983<br>
+Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15402/DG-Customer-Services-Gretna Gretna Library]
+'''Kirkconnel Library'''<br>Greystone Avenue<br>Kelloholm DG4 6RA UK<br>Telephone: 01659 67191<br>
+Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15579/DG-Customer-Services-Kirkconnel Kirkconnel Library]
+'''Langholm Library'''<br>Market Place<br>Langholm DG13 0JQ UK<br>Telephone: 01387 380255<br>
+Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15404/DG-Customer-Services-Langholm Langholm Library]
+'''Lochmaben Library'''<br>Town Hall<br>High Street<br>Lochmaben DG11 1NQ UK<br>Telephone: 01387 811865<br>
+Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15405/DG-Customer-Services-Lochmaben Lochmaben Library]
+'''Lochside Library'''<br>Lochside Road<br>Dumfries DG2 0LW UK<br>Telephone: 01387 268751<br>
+Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15580/DG-Customer-Services-Lochside-Dumfries Lochside Library]
+'''Lochthorn Library'''<br>Lochthorn<br>Dumfries DG1 1UF UK<br>Telephone: 01387 265780<br>
+Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15581/DG-Customer-Services-Lochthorn-Dumfries Lochthorn Library]
+'''Lockerbie Library'''<br>31 - 33 High Street<br>Lockerbie DG11 2JL UK<br>Telephone: 01576 203380<br>
+Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15577/DG-Customer-Services-Lockerbie Lockerbie Library]
+'''Moffat Library'''<br>High Street<br>Moffat DG10 9HF UK<br>Telephone: 01683 220536<br>
+Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15578/DG-Customer-Services-Moffat Moffat Library]
+'''Sanquhar Library'''<br>100 High Street<br>Sanquhar DG4 6DZ UK<br>Telephone: 01659 50347<br>
+Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15392/DG-Customer-Services-Sanquhar Sanquhar Library]
+'''Thornhill Library'''<br>Townhead Street<br>Thornhill DG3 5NW UK<br>Telephone: 01848 330654<br>
+Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15583/DG-Customer-Services-Thornhill Thornhill Library]
+'''Westerkirk Parish  Library'''<br>Bentpath<br>Langholm DG13 0PB UK<br>Telephone: 01387 70287<br>
+Email: [mailto:judith@langholminitiative.co.uk judith@langholminitiative.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.langholm-online.co.uk/pages/content.asp?PageID=515 Westerkirk Parish Library]<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/westerkirk-library-p254481 Westerkirk Parish Library]
+For a list of Dumfriesshire libraries, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_libraries_in_Scotland List of libraries in Scotland] in Wikipedia.
 == Museums ==
-*[https://www.dgculture.co.uk/venues/ '''Dumfries and Galloway Museums''']
-==Register Offices==
+'''Annan Museum'''<br>Bank Street<br>Annan DG12 6AA UK<br>Telephone: 01461 201384<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:annan.museum@dumgal.gov.uk annan.museum@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.annan.org.uk/museum/ Annan Museum]
-*[https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15178/Registration-offices '''Registration offices''']
-*[https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15170/Copies-of-registration-certificates '''Copies of registration certificates''']
+'''Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura'''<br>The Observatory<br>Rotchell Road<br>Dumfries DG2 7SW UK<br>Telephone: 01387 253374<br>
+Email: [mailto:Dumfries.Museum@dumgal.gov.uk Dumfries.Museum@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15737/Dumfries-Museum-and-Camera-Obscura Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura]<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/dumfries-museum-and-camera-obscura-p251151 Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura]
+'''Moffat Museum'''<br>Harthope House<br>Churchgate<br>Moffat DG10 9EQ UK<br>Telephone: 01683 220868<br>
+Email: [mailto:secretary@moffatmuseum.co.uk secretary@moffatmuseum.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.moffatmuseum.co.uk/ Moffat Museum]
+'''Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum'''<br>High Street<br>Sanquhar DG4 6BN UK<br>Telephone: 01659 50186<br>
+Email: [mailto:dumfries.museum@dumgal.gov.uk dumfries.museum@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15738/Sanquhar-Tolbooth-Museum Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum]<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/sanquhar-tolbooth-museum-p251181 Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum]
+'''Savings Bank Museum'''<br>Ruthwell, nr Annan DG1 4NN UK<br>Telephone: 01387 870640<br>
+Email: [mailto:enquiries@savingsbanksmuseum.co.uk enquiries@savingsbanksmuseum.co.uk]<br>
+Website: [https://www.savingsbanksmuseum.co.uk/ Savings Bank Museum]
+For a list of Dumfriesshire museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Scotland List of museums in Scotland] in Wikipedia.
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