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== Archives == | == Archives == | ||
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Email: [mailto: | '''Edinburgh City Archives'''<br>City Chambers<br>High Street<br>Edinburgh EH1 1YJ UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 4616<br> | ||
[ | Email: [mailto:archives@edinburgh.gov.uk archives@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/cityarchives Edinburgh City Archives] | ||
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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. | |||
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Email: [mailto: | '''Midlothian Archives'''<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>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 == | ||
== | === City of Edinburgh === | ||
'''Balerno Library'''<br>1 Main Street<br>Balerno EH14 7EQ UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 5500<br> | |||
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> | |||
Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/balernolibrary/ Balerno Library] | |||
'''Balgreen Library'''<br>173 Balgreen Rd<br>Edinburgh EH11 3AT UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 5585<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: | Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/balgreenlibrary Balgreen Library] | ||
''' | '''Blackhall Library'''<br>56 Hillhouse Rd<br>Edinburgh EH4 5EG UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 5595<br> | ||
Email: [mailto: | 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> | ||
Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/BlackhallLibrary/ Blackhall Library] | |||
''' | |||
Email: [mailto: | '''Colinton Library'''<br>14 Thorburn Rd<br>Edinburgh EH13 0BQ UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 5603<br> | ||
---- | 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> | ||
''' | Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/colintonlibrary/?ref=tn_tnmn Colinton Library] | ||
Email: [mailto: | |||
'''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] | |||
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]. | |||
[[Category:Scotland Archives and Libraries]] | [[Category:Scotland Archives and Libraries]] | ||
[[Category:Midlothian, Scotland]] | [[Category:Midlothian, Scotland]] | ||
[[Category:Counties of Scotland]] | [[Category:Counties of Scotland]] | ||
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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.