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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]

Dumfries and Galloway Heritage Service
Ewart Library
Catherine Street
Dumfries DG1 1JB UK

Telephone: 01387 260285
Email: libarchive@dumgal.gov.uk
Website

We hold records that tell the story of over 600 years of Dumfries and Galloway's history. It covers the historic counties of Dumfriesshire, Kirkcudbrightshire, and Wigtownshire, the latter two of which are collectively known as Galloway. It holds official records and those of individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. One of the most popular uses of our archives is for family history and genealogy research. There is a wealth of information available in Dumfries and Galloway to help you find out more about your family's history and trace your ancestors.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Dumfries and Galloway Local Libraries

Museums[edit | edit source]

Annan Museum
Bank Street
Annan DG12 6AA UK
Telephone: 01461 201384
Email: annan.museum@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Annan Museum

Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura
The Observatory
Rotchell Road
Dumfries DG2 7SW UK
Telephone: 01387 253374
Email: Dumfries.Museum@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura
Website #2: Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura

Moffat Museum
Harthope House
Churchgate
Moffat DG10 9EQ UK
Telephone: 01683 220868
Email: secretary@moffatmuseum.co.uk
Website: Moffat Museum

Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
High Street
Sanquhar DG4 6BN UK
Telephone: 01659 50186
Email: dumfries.museum@dumgal.gov.uk
Website: Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum
Website #2: Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum

Savings Bank Museum
Ruthwell, nr Annan DG1 4NN UK
Telephone: 01387 870640
Email: enquiries@savingsbanksmuseum.co.uk
Website: Savings Bank Museum

For a list of Dumfriesshire museums, go to List of museums in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll down to Dumfries and Galloway. The parishes in historic Dumfriesshire are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.

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 == Libraries ==
+[https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15306/Local-libraries '''Dumfries and Galloway Local Libraries''']
-'''Annan Library'''<br>Town Hall<br>16 High Street<br>Annan DG12 6AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01461 204914<br>
-Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15390/DG-Customer-Services-Annan Annan Library]
-'''Eastriggs Library'''<br>Eastriggs Community School<br>Eastriggs DG12 6PZ UK<br>Telephone: 01461 40844<br>
-Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15399/DG-Customer-Services-Eastriggs Eastriggs Library]
-'''Ewart Library'''<br>Catherine Street<br>Dumfries DG1 1JB UK<br>Telephone: 01387 253820<br>
-Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15398/DG-Customer-Services-Ewart-Library-Dumfries Ewart Library]
-'''Georgetown Library'''<br>Gillbrae Road<br>Dumfries DG1 4EJ UK<br>Telephone: 01387 256059<br>
-Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15401/DG-Customer-Services-Georgetown-Dumfries Georgetown Library]
-'''Gretna Library'''<br>Central Avenue<br>Gretna DG16 5AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01461 339983<br>
-Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15402/DG-Customer-Services-Gretna Gretna Library]
-'''Kirkconnel Library'''<br>Greystone Avenue<br>Kelloholm DG4 6RA UK<br>Telephone: 01659 67191<br>
-Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15579/DG-Customer-Services-Kirkconnel Kirkconnel Library]
-'''Langholm Library'''<br>Market Place<br>Langholm DG13 0JQ UK<br>Telephone: 01387 380255<br>
-Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15404/DG-Customer-Services-Langholm Langholm Library]
-'''Lochmaben Library'''<br>Town Hall<br>High Street<br>Lochmaben DG11 1NQ UK<br>Telephone: 01387 811865<br>
-Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15405/DG-Customer-Services-Lochmaben Lochmaben Library]
-'''Lochside Library'''<br>Lochside Road<br>Dumfries DG2 0LW UK<br>Telephone: 01387 268751<br>
-Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15580/DG-Customer-Services-Lochside-Dumfries Lochside Library]
-'''Lochthorn Library'''<br>Lochthorn<br>Dumfries DG1 1UF UK<br>Telephone: 01387 265780<br>
-Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15581/DG-Customer-Services-Lochthorn-Dumfries Lochthorn Library]
-'''Lockerbie Library'''<br>31 - 33 High Street<br>Lockerbie DG11 2JL UK<br>Telephone: 01576 203380<br>
-Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15577/DG-Customer-Services-Lockerbie Lockerbie Library]
-'''Moffat Library'''<br>High Street<br>Moffat DG10 9HF UK<br>Telephone: 01683 220536<br>
-Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15578/DG-Customer-Services-Moffat Moffat Library]
-'''Sanquhar Library'''<br>100 High Street<br>Sanquhar DG4 6DZ UK<br>Telephone: 01659 50347<br>
-Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15392/DG-Customer-Services-Sanquhar Sanquhar Library]
-'''Thornhill Library'''<br>Townhead Street<br>Thornhill DG3 5NW UK<br>Telephone: 01848 330654<br>
-Email: [mailto:contact@dumgal.gov.uk contact@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15583/DG-Customer-Services-Thornhill Thornhill Library]
-'''Westerkirk Parish  Library'''<br>Bentpath<br>Langholm DG13 0PB UK<br>Telephone: 01387 70287<br>
-Email: [mailto:judith@langholminitiative.co.uk judith@langholminitiative.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.langholm-online.co.uk/pages/content.asp?PageID=515 Westerkirk Parish Library]<br>
-Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/westerkirk-library-p254481 Westerkirk Parish Library]
-For a list of Dumfriesshire libraries, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_libraries_in_Scotland List of libraries in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll down to Dumfries and Galloway.  The parishes in historic Dumfriesshire are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Dumfriesshire,_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].
 == Museums ==