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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>
== Archives ==
== Archives ==



Revision as of 14:34, 9 January 2020

Ross and Cromarty Wiki Topics
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Beginning Research
Record Types
Scotland Background
Local Research Resources

For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the Scotland Archives and Libraries page.

Archives[edit | edit source]

Highland Archive Centre (Tasglann na Gàidhealtachd)
Bught Road
Inverness IV3 5SS UK
Telephone: 01463 256444
Email: archives@highlifehighland.com
Website: Highland Archive Centre

The Highland Archive Centre at Bught Road, Inverness is responsible for collecting, preserving, and making accessible, archives relating to the history of the Highlands. The archive collections at the Highland Archive Centre date from the 14th century to the present day covering the counties of Inverness, Nairn, Ross and Cromarty, and Sutherland.

Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre (Tasglann an Eilein Sgitheanaich & Loch Aillse)
Elgin Hostel
Dunvegan Road
Portree IV51 9EE UK
Telephone: 01478 614078
Email: skyeandlochalsh.archives@highlifehighland.com
Website: Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre

As part of the Highland Archive Service, the Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre in Portree is responsible for archives relating to Skye and Lochalsh. The records date from the 17th century to the present, and are strongest from the mid-19th century.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Achiltibuie Library
Coigach Community Hall
Achiltibuie IV26 2YG UK
Telephone: 01854 622305
Email: achiltibuie.library@highlifehighland.com
Website: Achiltibuie Library

Alness Library
Averton Centre
High St
Alness IV17 0QB UK
Telephone: 01349 882287
Email: alness.library@highlifehighland.com
Website: Alness Library

Cromarty Library
51 Church St
Cromarty IV11 8XA UK
Telephone: 01381 600318
Email: cromarty.library@highlifehighland.com
Website: Cromarty Library

Dingwall Community Library
Dingwall Academy
Dingwall IV15 9LT UK
Telephone: 01349 869869
Email: dingwall.library@highlifehighland.com
Website: Dingwall Community Library
Website #2: Dingwall Community Library

Fortrose Community Library
Fortrose Academy
Academy St
Fortrose IV10 8TW UK
Telephone:01381 622235
Email: fortrose.library@highlifehighland.com
Website: Fortrose Community Library

Gairloch Community Library
Gairloch High School
Gairloch IV21 2BP UK
Telephone: 01445 712469
Email: gairloch.library@highlifehighland.com
Website: Gairloch Community Library

Invergordon Library
37 High St
Invergordon IV18 0DG UK
Telephone: 01349 852698
Email: invergordon.library@highlifehighland.com
Website: Invergordon Library

Kyle of Lochalsh Library
Kintail House
Main Street
Kyle of Lochalsh, Kyle IV40 8AB UK
Telephone: 01599 534956
Email: kyle.library@highlifehighland.com
Website: Kyle of Lochalsh Library

Lochcarron Library
Howard Doris Centre
Lochcarron, Strathcarron IV54 8YQ UK
Telephone: 01520 722679
Email: lochcarron.library@highlifehighland.com
Website: Lochcarron Library

Muir of Ord Library
Tarradale Primary School
6 Blair of Tarradale
Muir of Ord IV6 7PY UK
Telephone: 01463 870196
Email: muiroford.library@highlifehighland.com
Website: Muir of Ord Library

Plockton Library
Village Hall
Harbour Street
Plockton IV52 8TG UK
Telephone: 01599 544718
Email: plockton.library@highlifehighland.com
Website: Plockton Library

Shawbost (Sgoil Shiaboist) Community Library
Shawbost
Isle of Lewis HS2 9PQ UK
Telephone: 01851 710213
Email: shawlib@fnes.net
Website: Shawbost Community Library

Stornoway Library
19 Cromwell Street
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS1 2DA UK
Telephone: 01851 822744
Email: library.enquiries@cne-siar.gov.uk
Website: Stornoway Library

Tain Library
Stafford St
Tain IV19 1AZ UK
Telephone: 01862 892391
Email: tain.library@highlifehighland.com
Website: Tain Library

Ullapool Community Library
Mill St
Ullapool IV26 2UN UK
Telephone: 01854 612543
Email: ullapool.library@highlifehighland.com
Website: Ullapool Community Library

For a list of Ross and Cromarty libraries, go to List of libraries in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll to Eilean Siar and Highland. The parishes in historic Ross and Cromarty are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.

Museums[edit | edit source]

Applecross Heritage Centre
Clachan
Applecross, Strathcarron IV54 8ND UK
Telephone: 01520 744478
Email: gordon@applecross.org.uk
Website: Applecross Heritage Centre
Website #2: Applecross Heritage Centre

Cromarty Courthouse Museum
Church Street
Cromarty IV11 8XA UK
Telephone: 01381 600418
Email: cromartycourthouse@gmail.com
Website: Cromarty Courthouse Museum

Dingwall Museum
Town House
High Street
Dingwall IV15 9RY UK
Telephone: 01349 865366
Email: enquiries@dingwallmuseum.co.uk
Website: Dingwall Museum

Gairloch Heritage Museum
Achtercairn
Gairloch IV21 2BP UK
Telephone: 01445 712287
Email: info@gairlochheritagemuseum.org
Website: Gairloch Heritage Museum

Museum nan Eilean
Lews Castle Grounds
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis HS2 0XS UK
Telephone: 01851 822746
Email: museum@cne-siar.gov.uk
Website: Museum nan Eilean

Tain & District Museum
Tower Street
Tain IV19 1DY UK
Telephone: 01862 894089
Email: info@tainmuseum.org.uk
Website: Tain & District Museum

Ullapool Museum
7 & 8 West Argyle Street
Ullapool IV26 2TY UK
Telephone: 01854 612987
Email: curator@ullapoolmuseum.co.uk
Website: Ullapool Museum

For a list of Ross and Cromarty museums, go to List of museums in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll to Highland in the Council area column and then look for Ross and Cromarty in the Region column and also scroll to Outer Hebrides. The parishes in historic Ross and Cromarty are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.