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Archives[edit | edit source]

Edinburgh City Archives
City Chambers
High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1YJ UK
Telephone: 0131 529 4616
Email: archives@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Edinburgh City Archives

We hold the historical records of the City of Edinburgh Council and its previous authorities. We also collect records which relate to the Edinburgh area created by clubs, societies, individuals, businesses, and organisations. Our aim is to preserve these records and make them available to members of the public.

Midlothian Archives
Dalkeith Library
White Hart Street
Dalkeith EH22 1AE UK
Telephone: 0131 663 2083
Email: local.studies@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Midlothian Archives

Midlothian Council holds a large collection of historical records about the local area. Many of the records are unique, making the collection invaluable if you are interested in the history and culture of Midlothian, including family history.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Dalkeith Library
2 White Hart Street
Dalkeith EH22 1AE UK
Telephone: 0131 663 2083
Email: dalkeith.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Dalkeith Library

Danderhall Library
1a Campview
Danderhall EH22 1QD UK
Telephone: 0131 663 9293
Email: danderhall.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Danderhall Library

Gorebridge Library
98 Hunterfield Road
Gorebridge EH23 4TT UK
Telephone: 01875 820630
Email: gorebridge.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Gorebridge Library

Lasswade Library
The Lasswade Centre
Lasswade Library
19 Eskdale Drive
Bonnyrigg EH19 2LA UK
Telephone: 0131 271 4534
Email: lasswade.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Lasswade Library

Loanhead Library
The Loanhead Centre
George Avenue
Loanhead EH20 9LA UK
Telephone: 0131 444 9032
Email: loanhead.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Loanhead Library

Mayfield Library
Stone Avenue
Mayfield EH22 5PB UK
Telephone: 0131 663 2126
Email: mayfield.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Mayfield Library

Newbattle Library
Newbattle Community Campus
1 Newbattle Way
Easthouses, Dalkeith EH22 4SX UK
Telephone: 0131 561 6745
Email: newbattle.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Newbattle Library

Newtongrange Library
St Davids
Newtongrange EH22 4LG UK
Telephone: 0131 663 1816
Email: newtongrange.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Newtongrange Library

Penicuik Library
Carlops Road
Penicuik EH26 9EP UK
Telephone: 01968 664050
Email: penicuik.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Penicuik Library

Roslin Library
9a Main Street
Roslin EH25 9LD UK
Telephone: 0131 448 2781
Email: Roslin.Library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Roslin Library

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

Museum[edit | edit source]

National Mining Museum
Lady Victoria Colliery
Newtongrange EH22 4QN UK
Telephone: 0131 663 7519
Email: enquiries@nationalminingmuseum.com
Website: National Mining Museum

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

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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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-'''Midlothian County Council was abolished in 1975. ''Most of Midlothian's territory went to a new district called Midlothian within the Lothian region.'' The Midlothian district was smaller than the area of the pre-1975 county, with the parts of the pre-1975 county going to other districts being:'''
-*'''Currie, Balerno, Ratho and Newbridge to the city of Edinburgh.'''
-*'''Musselburgh burgh and parish of Inveresk (which included the villages of Inveresk, Wallyford and Whitecraig) to [[East Lothian Archives and Libraries|East Lothian.]]'''
-*'''The Calders (East Calder, Midcalder and West Calder) and the Midlothian part of Livingston to [[West Lothian Archives and Libraries|West Lothian.]]'''
-*'''Heriot and Stow parishes to the Ettrick and Lauderdale district of the [[Scottish Borders Archives and Libraries|Borders region.]]'''
 == Archives ==
-'''Midlothian Local Studies and Archive Service'''<br>Dalkeith Library<br>White Hart Street<br>Dalkeith EH22 1AE UK<br>Telephone: 0131 663 2083<br>
-Email: [mailto:local.studies@midlothian.gov.uk local.studies@midlothian.gov.uk]<br>
+'''Edinburgh City Archives'''<br>City Chambers<br>High Street<br>Edinburgh EH1 1YJ  UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 4616<br>
-[https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/458/local_and_family_history/391/local_studies Website]
+Email: [mailto:archives@edinburgh.gov.uk archives@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cityarchives Edinburgh City Archives]
-:Midlothian Local Studies and Archive Service holds a huge range of information about the history and culture of Midlothian. We are now based in Dalkeith Library, with our special, fragile and rare collections now held securely off-site at our Archive centre. (Use telephone or e-mail to tell the library in advance which items you wish to study. Items have to be retrieved out of storage for your use, so advance notice is required to ensure you won't be disappointed.)
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+:We hold the historical records of the City of Edinburgh Council and its previous authorities. We also collect records which relate to the Edinburgh area created by clubs, societies, individuals, businesses, and organisations.  Our aim is to preserve these records and make them available to members of the public.
-'''Edinburgh City Archives'''<br>City Chambers<br>High Street<br>Edinburgh EH1 1YJ  UK<br><br>Telephone: 0131 529 4616<br>
-Email: [mailto:archives@edinburgh.gov.uk archives@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/managing-information/edinburgh-city-archives-1/3 Website]
+'''Midlothian Archives'''<br>Dalkeith Library<br>White Hart Street<br>Dalkeith EH22 1AE UK<br>Telephone: 0131 663 2083<br>
-:We hold the historical records of the City of Edinburgh Council and its previous authorities. We also collect records which relate to the Edinburgh area created by clubs, societies, individuals, businesses, and organizations.  Our aim is to preserve these records and make them available to members of the public.
+Email: [mailto:local.studies@midlothian.gov.uk local.studies@midlothian.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/458/local_and_family_history/30/midlothian_archives/ Midlothian Archives]
+:Midlothian Council holds a large collection of historical records about the local area. Many of the records are unique, making the collection invaluable if you are interested in the history and culture of Midlothian, including family history.
 == Libraries ==
-*[https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/directory/6/libraries '''Libraries in Midlothian''']
-*[https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/libraryopeninghours '''City of Edinburgh Council Library locations and opening hours''']
-== Museums ==
+'''Dalkeith Library'''<br>2 White Hart Street<br>Dalkeith EH22 1AE UK<br>Telephone: 0131 663 2083<br>
-*[https://www.google.com/search?q=museums+in+midlothian+scotland&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&sxsrf=APwXEdfpgFUgPkqP3S7Ok2UHMeFtH_dygg%3A1680048777699&ei=iYIjZMmkKsbRkPIPno63gAo&ved=0ahUKEwiJjea07f_9AhXGKEQIHR7HDaAQ4dUDCBE&uact=5&oq=museums+in+midlothian+scotland&gs_lcp=Cgxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAQAzIFCCEQqwI6CggAEEcQ1gQQsAM6BggAEBYQHjoICAAQigUQhgM6BQghEKABOggIIRAWEB4QHUoECEEYAFDBBlj3IWC-J2gBcAB4AIABd4gB1gWSAQM4LjGYAQCgAQHIAQPAAQE&sclient=gws-wiz-serp '''Museums in Midlothian''']
+Email: [mailto:dalkeith.library@midlothian.gov.uk dalkeith.library@midlothian.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/directory_record/58/dalkeith_library Dalkeith Library]
-*[https://www.google.com/search?q=museums+in+edinburgh&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=museums+in+edinburgh&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i512l3j0i22i30l6.8407j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 '''Museums in Edinburgh''']
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+'''Danderhall Library'''<br>1a Campview<br>Danderhall EH22 1QD UK<br>Telephone: 0131 663 9293<br>
-{|
+Email: [mailto:danderhall.library@midlothian.gov.uk danderhall.library@midlothian.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/directory_record/59/danderhall_library Danderhall Library]
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+'''Gorebridge Library'''<br>98 Hunterfield Road<br>Gorebridge EH23 4TT UK<br>Telephone: 01875 820630<br>
-'''Museum of Edinburgh'''<br>142-146 Canongate<br>Edinburgh EH8 8DD UK<br><br>Telephone: 0131 529 4143<br>
+Email: [mailto:gorebridge.library@midlothian.gov.uk gorebridge.library@midlothian.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/directory_record/60/gorebridge_library Gorebridge Library]
-Email: [mailto:museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/museum-edinburgh Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/museumofedinburgh/ Facebook]
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+'''Lasswade Library'''<br>The Lasswade Centre<br>Lasswade Library<br>19 Eskdale Drive<br>Bonnyrigg EH19 2LA UK<br>Telephone: 0131 271 4534<br>
-'''National Mining Museum'''<br>Lady Victoria Colliery<br>Newtongrange EH22 4QN UK<br><br>Telephone: 0131 663 7519<br>
+Email: [mailto:lasswade.library@midlothian.gov.uk lasswade.library@midlothian.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/directory_record/57/lasswade_library Lasswade Library]
-Email: [mailto:enquiries@nationalminingmuseum.com enquiries@nationalminingmuseum.com]<br>[https://nationalminingmuseum.com/ Website]
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+'''Loanhead Library'''<br>The Loanhead Centre<br>George Avenue<br>Loanhead EH20 9LA UK<br>Telephone: 0131 444 9032<br>
-'''National Museum of Scotland'''<br>Chambers Street<br>Edinburgh EH1 1JF UK<br><br>Telephone: 0300 123 6789<br>
+Email: [mailto:loanhead.library@midlothian.gov.uk loanhead.library@midlothian.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/directory_record/61/loanhead_library Loanhead Library]
-Email: [mailto:info@nms.ac.uk info@nms.ac.uk]<br>[https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/ Website]<br>
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+'''Mayfield Library'''<br>Stone Avenue<br>Mayfield EH22 5PB UK<br>Telephone: 0131 663 2126<br>
-'''The People's Story Museum'''<br>163 Canongate<br>Royal Mile<br>Edinburgh EH8 8BN UK<br><br>Telephone: 0131 529 4057<br>
+Email: [mailto:mayfield.library@midlothian.gov.uk mayfield.library@midlothian.gov.uk]<br>
-Email: [mailto:museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/peoples-story-museum Website]
+Website: [https://www.netmums.com/se-scotland/local/view/places-to-go/libraries/midlothian-mayfield-library Mayfield Library]
-|}
+'''Newbattle Library'''<br>Newbattle Community Campus<br>1 Newbattle Way<br>Easthouses, Dalkeith EH22 4SX UK<br>Telephone: 0131 561 6745<br>
+Email: [mailto:newbattle.library@midlothian.gov.uk newbattle.library@midlothian.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/directory_record/20096725/newbattle_library Newbattle Library]
+'''Newtongrange Library'''<br>St Davids<br>Newtongrange EH22 4LG UK<br>Telephone: 0131 663 1816<br>
+Email: [mailto:newtongrange.library@midlothian.gov.uk newtongrange.library@midlothian.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/directory_record/63/newtongrange_library Newtongrange Library]
+'''Penicuik Library'''<br>Carlops Road<br>Penicuik EH26 9EP UK<br>Telephone: 01968 664050<br>
+Email: [mailto:penicuik.library@midlothian.gov.uk penicuik.library@midlothian.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/directory_record/64/penicuik_library Penicuik Library]
+'''Roslin Library'''<br>9a Main Street<br>Roslin EH25 9LD UK<br>Telephone: 0131 448 2781<br>
+Email: [mailto:Roslin.Library@midlothian.gov.uk Roslin.Library@midlothian.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/directory_record/65/roslin_library Roslin Library]
+For a list of Midlothian libraries, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_libraries_in_Scotland List of libraries in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll down to Midlothian.  The parishes in historic Midlothian are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Midlothian_(Edinburghshire),_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].
+== Museum ==
+'''National Mining Museum'''<br>Lady Victoria Colliery<br>Newtongrange EH22 4QN UK<br>Telephone: 0131 663 7519<br>
+Email: [mailto:enquiries@nationalminingmuseum.com enquiries@nationalminingmuseum.com]<br>Website: [https://nationalminingmuseum.com/ National Mining Museum]
-==Register Offices==
+For a list of Midlothian museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Scotland List of museums in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll down to Midlothian.  The parishes in historic Midlothian are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Midlothian_(Edinburghshire),_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].
-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.
-<br>
-'''Midlothian Registration Office'''<br>
-Fairfield House<br>
-Lothian Road<br>
-Dalkeith<br>
-Midlothian<br>
-EH22 3AA UK<br>
-<br>
-Telephone: 0131 271 3281<br>
-Email: registrar@midlothian.gov.uk<br>
-*[https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/640/birth_marriage_and_death/37/certificates '''Order birth, death, marriage and civil partnership certificates for Midlothian''']
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-'''City of Edinburgh Registration Services'''<br>
-The Registrar<br>
-City Chambers<br>
-High Street<br>
-Edinburgh<br>
-EH1 1YP UK<br>
-<br>
-Telephone: 0131 529 2600<br>
-Email: registrars.city@edinburgh.gov.uk<br>
-*[https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/certificate-requests/1 '''Certificate requests for city of Edinburgh''']
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