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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 ==
== 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 ==
== 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 ==
=== City of Edinburgh ===
*[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''']
 
*[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''']
'''Balerno Library'''<br>1 Main Street<br>Balerno EH14 7EQ UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 5500<br>
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Email: [mailto:balerno.library@edinburgh.gov.uk balerno.library@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/5054/balerno_library Balerno Library]<br>
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'''Balgreen Library'''<br>173 Balgreen Rd<br>Edinburgh EH11 3AT UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 5585<br>
'''Museum of Edinburgh'''<br>142-146 Canongate<br>Edinburgh EH8 8DD UK<br><br>Telephone: 0131 529 4143<br>
Email: [mailto:balgreen.library@edinburgh.gov.uk balgreen.library@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/5055/balgreen_library Balgreen Library]<br>
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]
Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/balgreenlibrary Balgreen Library]
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'''National Mining Museum'''<br>Lady Victoria Colliery<br>Newtongrange EH22 4QN UK<br><br>Telephone: 0131 663 7519<br>
'''Blackhall Library'''<br>56 Hillhouse Rd<br>Edinburgh EH4 5EG UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 5595<br>
Email: [mailto:enquiries@nationalminingmuseum.com enquiries@nationalminingmuseum.com]<br>[https://nationalminingmuseum.com/ Website]
Email: [mailto:blackhall.library@edinburgh.gov.uk blackhall.library@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/5056/blackhall_library Blackhall Library]<br>
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Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/BlackhallLibrary/ Blackhall Library]
'''National Museum of Scotland'''<br>Chambers Street<br>Edinburgh EH1 1JF UK<br><br>Telephone: 0300 123 6789<br>
 
Email: [mailto:info@nms.ac.uk info@nms.ac.uk]<br>[https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/ Website]<br>
'''Colinton Library'''<br>14 Thorburn Rd<br>Edinburgh EH13 0BQ UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 5603<br>
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Email: [mailto:colinton.library@edinburgh.gov.uk colinton.library@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/5057/colinton_library Colinton Library]<br>
'''The People's Story Museum'''<br>163 Canongate<br>Royal Mile<br>Edinburgh EH8 8BN UK<br><br>Telephone: 0131 529 4057<br>
Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/colintonlibrary/?ref=tn_tnmn Colinton Library]
Email: [mailto:museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/peoples-story-museum Website]
 
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'''Corstorphine Library'''<br>Corstorphine Community Centre<br>12 Kirk Loan<br>Edinburgh EH12 7HD UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 5506<br>
Email: [mailto:corstorphine.library@edinburgh.gov.uk corstorphine.library@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/5058/corstorphine_library Corstorphine Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/CorstorphineLibrary/ Corstorphine Library]
 
'''Craigmillar Library'''<br>101 Niddrie Mains Rd<br>Edinburgh EH16 4DS UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 5597<br>
Email: [mailto:craigmillar.library@edinburgh.gov.uk craigmillar.library@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/5059/craigmillar_library Craigmillar Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/CraigmillarLibrary/ Craigmillar Library]
 
'''Currie Library'''<br>210 Lanark Rd W<br>Currie EH14 5NX UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 5609<br>
Email: [mailto:currie.library@edinburgh.gov.uk currie.library@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/5060/currie_library Currie Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/currielibrary/ Currie Library]
 
'''Drumbrae Library Hub'''<br>81 Drum Brae Dr<br>Edinburgh EH4 7FE UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 5244<br>
Email: [mailto:drumbrae.library@edinburgh.gov.uk drumbrae.library@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/5758/drumbrae_library_hub Drumbrae Library Hub]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/drumbrae/ Drumbrae Library Hub]
 
'''Edinburgh Central Library'''<br>7-9 George IV Bridge<br>Edinburgh EH1 1EG UK<br>Telephone: 0131 242 8000<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries@edinburgh.gov.uk libraries@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/directory_record/5079/central_library Edinburgh Central Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/edinburghcentrallibrary/ Edinburgh Central Library]
 
=== Midlothian ===
 
'''Dalkeith Library'''<br>2 White Hart Street<br>Dalkeith EH22 1AE UK<br>Telephone: 0131 663 2083<br>
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]
 
'''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]
 
'''East Calder Library'''<br>East Calder Partnership Centre<br>139 Main Street<br>East Calder EH53 0EP UK<br>Telephone: 01506 284020<br>
Email: [mailto:eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2238/East-Calder-Library East Calder Library]
 
'''Gorebridge Library'''<br>98 Hunterfield Road<br>Gorebridge EH23 4TT UK<br>Telephone: 01875 820630<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]
 
'''Lasswade Library'''<br>The Lasswade Centre<br>Lasswade Library<br>19 Eskdale Drive<br>Bonnyrigg EH19 2LA UK<br>Telephone: 0131 271 4534<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]
 
'''Loanhead Library'''<br>The Loanhead Centre<br>George Avenue<br>Loanhead EH20 9LA UK<br>Telephone: 0131 444 9032<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]
 
'''Mayfield Library'''<br>Stone Avenue<br>Mayfield EH22 5PB UK<br>Telephone: 0131 663 2126<br>
Email: [mailto:mayfield.library@midlothian.gov.uk mayfield.library@midlothian.gov.uk]<br>
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]
 
'''West Calder Library'''<br>Main Street<br>West Calder EH55 8BQ UK<br>Telephone: 01506 283550<br>
Email: [mailto:westcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk westcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2254/West-Calder-Library West Calder 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.
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'''Midlothian Registration Office'''<br>
Fairfield House<br>
8 Lothian Road<br>
Dalkeith<br>
Midlothian<br>
EH22 3AA UK<br>
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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>
253 High Street<br>
Edinburgh<br>
EH1 1YP UK<br>
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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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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]

City of Edinburgh[edit | edit source]

Balerno Library
1 Main Street
Balerno EH14 7EQ UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5500
Email: balerno.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Balerno Library
Website #2: Balerno Library

Balgreen Library
173 Balgreen Rd
Edinburgh EH11 3AT UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5585
Email: balgreen.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Balgreen Library
Website #2: Balgreen Library

Blackhall Library
56 Hillhouse Rd
Edinburgh EH4 5EG UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5595
Email: blackhall.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Blackhall Library
Website #2: Blackhall Library

Colinton Library
14 Thorburn Rd
Edinburgh EH13 0BQ UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5603
Email: colinton.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Colinton Library
Website #2: Colinton Library

Corstorphine Library
Corstorphine Community Centre
12 Kirk Loan
Edinburgh EH12 7HD UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5506
Email: corstorphine.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Corstorphine Library
Website #2: Corstorphine Library

Craigmillar Library
101 Niddrie Mains Rd
Edinburgh EH16 4DS UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5597
Email: craigmillar.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Craigmillar Library
Website #2: Craigmillar Library

Currie Library
210 Lanark Rd W
Currie EH14 5NX UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5609
Email: currie.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Currie Library
Website #2: Currie Library

Drumbrae Library Hub
81 Drum Brae Dr
Edinburgh EH4 7FE UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5244
Email: drumbrae.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Drumbrae Library Hub
Website #2: Drumbrae Library Hub

Edinburgh Central Library
7-9 George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EG UK
Telephone: 0131 242 8000
Email: libraries@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Edinburgh Central Library
Website #2: Edinburgh Central Library

Midlothian[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

East Calder Library
East Calder Partnership Centre
139 Main Street
East Calder EH53 0EP UK
Telephone: 01506 284020
Email: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk
Website: East Calder 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

West Calder Library
Main Street
West Calder EH55 8BQ UK
Telephone: 01506 283550
Email: westcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk
Website: West Calder 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.