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Archives and Libraries

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

Archives[edit | edit source]

Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives
Town House
Broad Street
Aberdeen AB10 1AQ UK
Telephone: 01224 522513
Email: archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Website: Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives

Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives exists to collect and preserve historical records relating to the City of Aberdeen and the surrounding historic counties, and to secure significant modern records for future generations.

Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives
Old Aberdeen House
Dunbar Street
Aberdeen AB24 3UJE UK
Telephone: 01224 481775
Email: archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Website: Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives

We provide an important service to members and officials of Aberdeen City Council while maintaining a strong public profile through our searchroom services and outreach activities. We also provide a professional archives service for Aberdeenshire Council. We ensure that the records are housed in secure accommodation under suitable environmental conditions on our two sites - the Town House and Old Aberdeen House.

Aberdeenshire and Moray Records
The Local Heritage Officer
East End School
Institution Road
Elgin, Moray IV30 1RP UK
Telephone: 01343 569011
Email: heritage@moray.gov.uk
Website: Aberdeenshire and Moray Records

Since local government reorganisation in 1996, the historic documents of Aberdeenshire Council along with some for the Moray Council have been administered by Aberdeen City Council. The records include those of the former counties of Aberdeen, Kincardine, Banff, and Moray up to 1975 and Grampian Region from 1975 to 1996. From 1996 the holdings include records from the current counties of Aberdeenshire and Moray.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

For a list of Aberdeenshire libraries, go to List of libraries in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll to Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. The parishes in historic Aberdeenshire are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.

Museums[edit | edit source]

Alford Heritage Centre
3 Mart Rd
Alford AB33 8BZ UK
Telephone: 01975 562906
Email: alfordheritagemuseum@yahoo.co.uk}
Website: [https://www.facebook.com/AlfordHeritageMuseum Alford Heritage Centre
Website #2: Alford Heritage Centre

Gordon Highlanders Museum
St. Luke’s
Viewfield Road
Aberdeen AB15 7XH UK
Telephone: 01224 311200
Email: museum@gordonhighlanders.com
Website: Gordon Highlanders Museum

King's Museum
University of Aberdeen
Old Aberdeen Town House
High St
Aberdeen AB24 3EN UK
Telephone: 01224 274330
Email: kingsmuseum@abdn.ac.uk
Website: King's Museum

For a long list of Aberdeenshire museums, go to List of museums in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The parishes in historic Aberdeenshire are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.

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 == Libraries ==
-=== Aberdeenshire City Libraries ===
-'''Aberdeen City Library'''<br>Central Library<br>Rosemount Viaduct<br>Aberdeen AB25 1GW UK<br>Telephone: 01224 652511<br>
-Email: [mailto:ReferenceLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk ReferenceLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>Email #2: [mailto:LocalStudiesLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk LocalStudiesLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/find-my-local-library Aberdeen City Library]
-'''Airyhall Library'''<br>Springfield Road<br>Airyhall<br>Aberdeen AB15 7RF UK<br>Telephone: 01224 310536<br>
-Email: [mailto:AiryhallLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk AiryhallLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/airyhall-library Airyhall Library]
-'''Bridge of Don Library'''<br>Scotstown Road<br>Bridge of Don<br>Aberdeen AB22 8HH UK<br>Telephone: 01224 702800<br>
-Email: [mailto:BridgeOfDonLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk BridgeOfDonLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/bridge-don-library Bridge of Don Library]
-'''Bucksburn Library'''<br>Kepplehills Road<br>Bucksburn<br>Aberdeen AB21 9DG UK<br>Telephone: 01224 710830<br>
-Email: [mailto:BucksburnLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk BucksburnLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/bucksburn-library Bucksburn Library]
-'''Central Library'''<br>Central Library<br>Rosemount Viaduct<br>Aberdeen AB25 1GW UK<br>Telephone: 01224 652500<br>
-Email: [mailto:CentralLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk CentralLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/central-library Central Library]
-'''Cornhill Library'''<br>Cornhill Drive<br>Cornhill<br>Aberdeen AB16 5UT UK<br>Telephone: 01224 696209<br>
-Email: [mailto:CornhillLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk CornhillLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/cornhill-library Cornhill Library]
-'''Cove Library'''<br>Loirston Avenue<br>Cove<br>Aberdeen AB12 3HE UK<br>Telephone: 01224 245350<br>
-Email: [mailto:CoveLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk CoveLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/cove-library Cove Library]
-'''Culter Library'''<br>189 North Deeside Road<br>Peterculter<br>Aberdeen AB14 0UJ UK<br>Telephone: 01224 732587<br>
-Email: [mailto:CulterLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk CulterLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/culter-library Culter Library]
-'''Cults Library'''<br>429 North Deeside Road<br>Cults<br>Aberdeen AB15 9SX UK<br>Telephone: 01224 868346<br>
-Email: [mailto:CultsLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk CultsLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/cults-library Cults Library]
-'''Dyce Library'''<br>Riverview Drive<br>Dyce<br>Aberdeen AB21 7NF UK<br>Telephone: 01224 723015<br>
-Email: [mailto:DyceLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk DyceLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/dyce-library Dyce Library]
-'''Ferryhill Library'''<br>Fonthill Road<br>Ferryhill<br>Aberdeen AB11 6UP UK<br>Telephone: 01224 581576<br>
-Email: [mailto:FerryhillLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk FerryhillLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/ferryhill-library Ferryhill Library]
-'''Kaimhill Library'''<br>Pitmedden Terrace<br>Kaimhill<br>Aberdeen AB10 7HR UK<br>Telephone: 01224 498160<br>
-Email: [mailto:KaimhillLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk KaimhillLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/library-services/kaimhill-library Kaimhill Library]
-'''Kincorth Library'''<br>Provost Watt Drive<br>Kincorth<br>Aberdeen AB12 5NA UK<br>Telephone: 01224 872572<br>
-Email: [mailto:KincorthLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk KincorthLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/kincorth-library Kincorth Library]
-'''Mastrick Library'''<br>Greenfern Road<br>Mastrick<br>Aberdeen AB16 6TR UK<br>Telephone: 01224 788558<br>
-Email: [mailto:MastrickLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk MastrickLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/mastrick-library Mastrick Library]
-'''Northfield Library'''<br>Byron Square<br>Northfield<br>Aberdeen AB16 7LL UK<br>Telephone: 01224 695104<br>
-Email: [mailto:NorthfieldLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk NorthfieldLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/northfield-library Northfield Library]
-'''Tillydrone Library'''<br>Pennan Road<br>Tillydrone<br>Aberdeen AB24 2UD UK<br>Telephone: 01224 276975<br>
-Email: [mailto:TillydroneLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk TillydroneLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/tillydrone-library Tillydrone Library]
-'''Torry Library'''<br>Victoria Road<br>Torry<br>Aberdeen AB11 9NJ UK<br>Telephone: 01224 879037<br>
-Email: [mailto:TorryLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk TorryLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/torry-library Torry Library]
-'''Woodside Library'''<br>356 Clifton Road<br>Woodside<br>Aberdeen AB24 4DX UK<br>Telephone: 01224 484534<br>
-Email: [mailto:WoodsideLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk WoodsideLibrary@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/woodside-library Woodside Library]
-=== Aberdeenshire Council Libraries ===
-'''Aberchirder Library'''<br>111 Main Street<br>Aberchirder, Huntly AB54 7TB UK<br>Telephone: 01466 405951<br>
-Email: [mailto:aberchirder.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk aberchirder.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/aberchirder-library/ Aberchirder Library]
-'''Aboyne Library'''<br>Community Centre<br>Bridgeview Road<br>Aboyne AB34 5JN UK<br>Telephone: 01339 267701<br>
-Email: [mailto:aboyne.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk aboyne.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/aboyne-library/ Aboyne Library]
-'''Alford Library'''<br>Alford Community Campus<br>Greystone Road<br>Alford AB33 8TY UK<br>Telephone: 01975 520380<br>
-Email: [mailto:alford.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk alford.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/alford-library/ Alford Library]
-'''Ballater Library'''<br>Station Square<br>Ballater AB35 5QB UK<br>Telephone: 01339 267700<br>
-Email: [mailto:ballater.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk ballater.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/ballater-library/ Ballater Library]
-'''Balmedie Library'''<br>Eigie Road<br>Balmedie AB23 8YF UK<br>Telephone: 01358 281070<br>
-Email: [mailto:balmedie.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk balmedie.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/balmedie-library/ Balmedie Library]
-'''Boddam Library'''<br>26 Queens Road<br>Boddam, Peterhead AB42 3AX UK<br>Telephone: 01779 403732<br>
-Email: [mailto:boddam.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk boddam.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/boddam-library/ Boddam Library]
-'''Cairnbulg Library'''<br>Station Road<br>Cairnbulg, Fraserburgh AB43 8WQ UK<br>Telephone: 01346 415821<br>
-Email: [mailto:cairnbulg.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk cairnbulg.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/cairnbulg-library/ Cairnbulg Library]
-'''Cruden Bay Library'''<br>Station Rd<br>Cruden Bay<br>Peterhead AB42 0NL UK<br>Telephone: 1779 403731<br>
-Email: [mailto:crudenbay.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk crudenbay.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/cruden-bay-library/ Cruden Bay Library]
-'''Ellon Library'''<br>Station Road<br>Ellon AB41 9AE UK<br>Telephone: 01358 281071<br>
-Email: [mailto:ellon.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk ellon.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/ellon-library/ Ellon Library]
-'''Fraserburgh Library'''<br>King Edward Street<br>Fraserburgh AB43 9PN UK<br>Telephone: 01346 415820<br>
-Email: [mailto:fraserburgh.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk fraserburgh.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/fraserburgh-library/ Fraserburgh Library]
-'''Huntly Library'''<br>Brander Library<br>The Square<br>Huntly AB54 8BR UK<br>Telephone: 01466 405950<br>
-Email: [mailto:huntly.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk huntly.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/huntly-library/ Huntly Library]
-'''Insch Library'''<br>Insch Institute<br>Rannes Street<br>Insch AB52 6JJ UK<br>Telephone: 01464 635190<br>
-Email: [mailto:insch.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk insch.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/insch-library/ Insch Library]
-'''Inverurie Library'''<br>Town Hall<br>Market Place<br>Inverurie AB51 3SN UK<br>Telephone: 01467 534784<br>
-Email: [mailto:inverurie.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk inverurie.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/inverurie-library/ Inverurie Library]
-'''Kemnay Library'''<br>Kendal Road<br>Kemnay AB51 5RN UK<br>Telephone: 01467 538947<br>
-Email: [mailto:kemnay.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk kemnay.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/kemnay-library/ Kemnay Library]
-'''Kintore Library'''<br>Castle Walk<br>Kintore AB51 0RU UK<br>Telephone: 01467 532605<br>
-Email: [mailto:kintore.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk kintore.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/kintore-library/ Kintore Library]
-'''Meldrum Library'''<br>Colpy Road<br>Oldmeldrum AB51 0NT UK<br>Telephone: 01651 267391<br>
-Email: [mailto:meldrum.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk meldrum.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/meldrum-library/ Meldrum Library]
-'''Mintlaw Library'''<br>Newlands Road<br>Mintlaw AB42 5GP UK<br>Telephone: 01771 623366<br>
-Email: [mailto:mintlaw.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk mintlaw.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/mintlaw-library/ Mintlaw Library]
-'''New Pitsligo Library'''<br>79 High Street<br>New Pitsligo<br>Fraserburgh AB43 6NH UK<br>Telephone: 01771 676612<br>
-Email: [mailto:newpitsligo.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk newpitsligo.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/new-pitsligo-library/ New Pitsligo Library]
-'''Newmachar Library'''<br>School Road<br>Newmachar AB21 0WB UK<br>Telephone: 01651 267390<br>
-Email: [mailto:newmachar.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk newmachar.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/newmachar-library/ Newmachar Library]
-'''Peterhead Library'''<br>51 St Peter Street<br>Peterhead AB42 1QD UK<br>Telephone: 01779 403730<br>
-Email: [mailto:peterhead.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk peterhead.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/peterhead-library/ Peterhead Library]
-'''Rosehearty Library'''<br>Pitsligo Street<br>Rosehearty AB43 7JL UK<br>Telephone: 01346 415822<br>
-Email: [mailto:rosehearty.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk rosehearty.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/rosehearty-library/ Rosehearty Library]
-'''Strichen Library'''<br>59a Water Street<br>Strichen<br>Fraserburgh AB43 6ST UK<br>Telephone: 01771 637347<br>
-Email: [mailto:strichen.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk strichen.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/strichen-library/ Strichen Library]
-'''Turriff Library'''<br>Grange Villa<br>The Square<br>Turriff AB53 4AE UK<br>Telephone: 01888 530830<br>
-Email: [mailto:turriff.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk turriff.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/turriff-library/ Turriff Library]
-'''Westhill Library'''<br>Westhill Drive<br>Westhill<br>Skene AB32 6FY UK<br>Telephone: 01224 472871<br>
-Email: [mailto:westhill.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk westhill.library@aberdeenshire.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/locations/local-libraries/westhill-library/ Westhill Library]
-=== University of Aberdeen ===
-'''The Sir Duncan Rice Library'''<br>Bedford Rd<br>Aberdeen AB24 3AA UK <br>Telephone: 01224 273330<br>Email: [mailto:library@abdn.ac.uk library@abdn.ac.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.abdn.ac.uk/library/using-libraries/the-sir-duncan-rice-library-123.php The Sir Duncan Rice Library]<br>
-Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Sir-Duncan-Rice-Library/262050780794229 The Sir Duncan Rice Library]
-'''Taylor Library'''<br>Dunbar St<br>Aberdeen AB24 3UB UK <br>Telephone: 01224 273330<br>Email: [mailto:library@abdn.ac.uk library@abdn.ac.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.abdn.ac.uk/library/using-libraries/taylor-library-126.php Taylor Library]
 For a list of Aberdeenshire libraries, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_libraries_in_Scotland List of libraries in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll to Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.  The parishes in historic Aberdeenshire are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Aberdeenshire,_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].