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Archives and Libraries

Archives[edit | edit source]

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

Ayrshire Archives
Ayrshire Archives HQ
Watson Peat Building
Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5HW UK

Telephone: 01292 616260
Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website

Ayrshire Archives is the local authority archive service for South Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and North Ayrshire Council. Ayrshire Archives covers the whole of Ayrshire including the Cumbraes and Arran and our collections are located at various repositories across Ayrshire. The archive service looks after and provides access to records of historical importance belonging to the three local authorities and their predecessors, as well as private records that relate to the historical development of Ayrshire and Arran.

Burns Monument Centre (East Ayrshire Archives)
Kay Park
Kilmarnock KA3 7RU UK

Phone: 01292 616260
Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk

Townhouse (North Ayrshire Archives)
66 High Street
Irvine KA12 0AZ UK

Phone: 01292 616260
Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Museums[edit | edit source]

Dick Institute
Elmbank Ave
Kilmarnock KA1 3BU UK
Telephone: 01563 554300
Email: boxoffice@east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: Dick Institute
Website #2: Dick Institute

Largs Museum
Kirkgate House
Manse Ct
Largs KA30 8AW UK
Telephone: 01475 687081
Email: lauracurrie@fastmail.fm
Website: Largs Museum
Website #2: Largs Museum

McKechnie Institute
Dalrymple St
Girvan KA26 9AE UK
Telephone: 01465 713643
Email: Keir.Murray@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Email #2: rozelle.house@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: McKechnie Institute

Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume
1 Dalry Rd
Kilwinning KA13 6PL UK
Telephone: 01294 552448
Email: admin@dalgarvenmill.org.uk
Website: Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume

North Ayrshire Heritage Centre
12 Manse St
Saltcoats KA21 5AA UK
Telephone: 01294 464174
Email: naheritage@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website: North Ayrshire Heritage Centre

Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Murdoch's Lone
Alloway, Ayr KA7 4PQ UK
Telephone: 01292 443700
Email: burns@nts.org.uk
Website: Robert Burns Birthplace Museum

West Kilbride Museum
West Kilbride Village Hall
1 Arthur Street
West Kilbride KA23 9EN UK
Telephone: 01924 824867
Email: admin@westkilbridemuseum.org.uk
Website: West Kilbride Museum

For a list of Ayrshire museums, go to List of museums in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll down to East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, and South Ayrshire. The parishes in historic Ayrshire are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.

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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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-'''Ayrshire Archives'''<br>Ayrshire Archives HQ<br>South Harbour Street,<br>Ayr, KA7 1JA Scotland<br><br>Telephone: 01292-616260.<br>
+'''Ayrshire Archives'''<br>Ayrshire Archives HQ<br>Watson Peat Building<br>Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5HW UK<br><br>Telephone: 01292 616260<br>
-Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk<br>[https://www.ayrshirearchives.org.uk/ Website]
+Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk<br>[http://www.ayrshirearchives.org.uk/ Website]
 :'''Ayrshire Archives is the local authority archive service for South Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and North Ayrshire Council. Ayrshire Archives covers the whole of Ayrshire including the Cumbraes and Arran and our collections are located at various repositories across Ayrshire. The archive service looks after and provides access to records of historical importance belonging to the three local authorities and their predecessors, as well as private records that relate to the historical development of Ayrshire and Arran.'''
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 '''Townhouse (North Ayrshire Archives)'''<br>66 High Street<br>Irvine KA12 0AZ UK<br><br>Phone: 01292 616260<br>Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk<br>
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-<span style="Color:DarkViolet">Which location should I visit? Access to our search rooms is by prior appointment only. Please contact us to arrange an appointment, either by phone or e-mail. Which location you visit is dependent on your area of research. You will be advised of this when booking your appointment. </span>
 == Libraries ==
-*[https://eastayrshireleisure.com/libraries/your-local-library/ '''East Ayrshire Libraries''']
-*[https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/find-a-library.aspx '''North Ayrshire Libraries''']
-*[https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/25505/Library-opening-hours '''South Ayrshire Libraries''']
 == Museums ==
-[https://www.google.com/search?q=ayrshire+museums&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=ayrshire+museums&aqs=chrome.0.0i20i263i512j0i22i30l9.11470j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 '''Ayrshire Museums''']
-==Register Offices==
+'''Dick Institute'''<br>Elmbank Ave<br>Kilmarnock KA1 3BU UK<br>Telephone: 01563 554300<br>
-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.
+Email: [mailto:boxoffice@east-ayrshire.gov.uk boxoffice@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=landing&id=5&sid=68&mid=29 Dick Institute]<br>
-*[https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/CouncilAndGovernment/BirthMarriageAndDeath/Registrationofficecontactdetails.aspx  '''East Ayrshire Registration Office''']
+Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-dick-institute-p251391 Dick Institute]
-*[https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/CouncilAndGovernment/BirthMarriageAndDeath/Certificates/Certificates-for-Birth-Death-Marriage-and-Civil-Partnership.aspx  '''East Ayrshire Request a Copy Certificate]
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+'''Largs Museum'''<br>Kirkgate House<br>Manse Ct<br>Largs KA30 8AW UK<br>Telephone: 01475 687081<br>
-*[https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/contact-us/registration-offices.aspx '''North Ayrshire Registration Office''']
+Email: [mailto:lauracurrie@fastmail.fm lauracurrie@fastmail.fm]<br>Website: [http://www.largsonline.co.uk/museum.html Largs Museum]<br>
-*[https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/births-marriages-and-deaths/copy-of-certificate.aspx '''North Ayrshire Request a Copy Certificate]
+Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/largs-museum-p872071 Largs Museum]
-*[https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/births-marriages-and-deaths/family-records.aspx '''Family records''']
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+'''McKechnie Institute'''<br>Dalrymple St<br>Girvan KA26 9AE UK<br>Telephone: 01465 713643<br>
-*[https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/30002/Contact-the-Registrars-team '''South Ayrshire Registration Office''']
+Email: [mailto:Keir.Murray@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Keir.Murray@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Email #2: [mailto:rozelle.house@south-ayrshire.gov.uk rozelle.house@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
-*[https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/29997/Order-a-certificate '''South Ayrshire Request a Copy Certificate]
+Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/galleries/mckechnie/ McKechnie Institute]
+'''Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume'''<br>1 Dalry Rd<br>Kilwinning KA13 6PL UK<br>Telephone: 01294 552448<br>
+Email: [mailto:admin@dalgarvenmill.org.uk admin@dalgarvenmill.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dalgarvenmill.org.uk/ Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume]
+'''North Ayrshire Heritage Centre'''<br>12 Manse St<br>Saltcoats KA21 5AA UK<br>Telephone: 01294 464174<br>
+Email: [mailto:naheritage@north-ayrshire.gov.uk naheritage@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
+Website: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-north-ayrshire-heritage-centre-p255041 North Ayrshire Heritage Centre]
+'''Robert Burns Birthplace Museum'''<br>Murdoch's Lone<br>Alloway, Ayr KA7 4PQ UK<br>Telephone: 01292 443700<br>
+Email: [mailto:burns@nts.org.uk burns@nts.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.burnsmuseum.org.uk/ Robert Burns Birthplace Museum]
+'''West Kilbride Museum'''<br>West Kilbride Village Hall<br>1 Arthur Street<br>West Kilbride KA23 9EN UK<br>Telephone: 01924 824867<br>
+Email: [mailto:admin@westkilbridemuseum.org.uk admin@westkilbridemuseum.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.westkilbridemuseum.org.uk/ West Kilbride Museum]
+For a list of Ayrshire museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Scotland List of museums in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll down to East Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, and South Ayrshire.  The parishes in historic Ayrshire are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Ayrshire,_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].
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