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:To help the family history researcher we have created a dedicated Family History section in our search room. Here you will find copies of the records that people have found most useful for tracing their ancestors, including monumental inscriptions and lists of men who might be liable for military service. Once you have finished looking at these we may be able to suggest other records that might be of use to you. These include Registers of Electors, Valuation Rolls, poor relief records, school admission registers and estate records. | :To help the family history researcher we have created a dedicated Family History section in our search room. Here you will find copies of the records that people have found most useful for tracing their ancestors, including monumental inscriptions and lists of men who might be liable for military service. Once you have finished looking at these we may be able to suggest other records that might be of use to you. These include Registers of Electors, Valuation Rolls, poor relief records, school admission registers and estate records. | ||
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Revision as of 14:04, 25 March 2023
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For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the Scotland Archives and Libraries page.
Archives[edit | edit source]
Argyll and Bute Archives
Lochgilphead Community Centre
Manse Brae
Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QU UK
Telephone: 01546 604778
Email: archives@liveargyll.co.uk
Website
- To help the family history researcher we have created a dedicated Family History section in our search room. Here you will find copies of the records that people have found most useful for tracing their ancestors, including monumental inscriptions and lists of men who might be liable for military service. Once you have finished looking at these we may be able to suggest other records that might be of use to you. These include Registers of Electors, Valuation Rolls, poor relief records, school admission registers and estate records.
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Arran Library
Main Street
Brodick, Isle Of Arran KA27 8DL UK
Telephone: 01770 302835
Email: arranlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Arran Library
Website #2: Arran Library
Millport Library
Garrison House
The Garrison
Millport, Isle Of Cumbrae KA28 0DG UK
Telephone: 01475 530742
Email: millportlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Millport Library
Website #2: Millport Library
Rothesay Library
Stuart St
Rothesay, Isle of Bute PA20 0BX UK
Telephone: 01700 503266
Email: rothesaylibrary@liveargyll.co.uk
Website: Rothesay Library
For a list of Buteshire libraries, go to List of libraries in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll down to Argyll and Bute and there will also be some that are now in North Ayrshire. The parishes in historic Buteshire are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.
Museums[edit | edit source]
Bute Museum
7 Stuart St
Rothesay, Isle of Bute PA20 0EP UK
Telephone: 01700 505067
Email: info.butemuseum@gmail.com
Website: Bute Museum
Isle of Arran Heritage Museum
Rosaburn
Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8DP UK
Telephone: 01770 302636
Email: info@arranmuseum.co.uk
Email #2: tom.macleod@arranmuseum.co.uk
Website: Isle of Arran Heritage Museum
Website #2: Isle of Arran Heritage Museum
Museum of the Cumbraes
Garrison House
College Street
Millport, Isle Of Cumbrae KA28 0DG UK
Telephone: 01475 464174
Email: naheritage@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Museum of the Cumbraes
For a long list of Buteshire museums, go to List of museums in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll down to Argyll and Bute and there will also be some that are now in North Ayrshire. The parishes in historic Buteshire are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.