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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]

Dumfries and Galloway Museums

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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 '''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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 == Archives ==
 '''Dumfries and Galloway Heritage Service'''<br>Ewart Library<br>Catherine Street<br>Dumfries DG1 1JB UK<br><br>Telephone: 01387 260285<br>
 Email: [mailto:libarchive@dumgal.gov.uk libarchive@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/24609/Heritage-Service 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.
+: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 ==
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 == Museums ==
 *[https://www.dgculture.co.uk/venues/ '''Dumfries and Galloway Museums''']
-==Register Offices==
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-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.
+'''Annan Museum'''<br>Bank Street<br>Annan DG12 6AA UK<br>Telephone: 01461 201384<br>
-*[https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15178/Registration-offices '''Registration offices''']
+Email: [mailto:annan.museum@dumgal.gov.uk annan.museum@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.annan.org.uk/museum/ Annan Museum]
-*[https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15170/Copies-of-registration-certificates '''Copies of registration certificates''']
+'''Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura'''<br>The Observatory<br>Rotchell Road<br>Dumfries DG2 7SW UK<br>Telephone: 01387 253374<br>
+Email: [mailto:Dumfries.Museum@dumgal.gov.uk Dumfries.Museum@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>
+Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15737/Dumfries-Museum-and-Camera-Obscura Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura]<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/dumfries-museum-and-camera-obscura-p251151 Dumfries Museum and Camera Obscura]
+'''Moffat Museum'''<br>Harthope House<br>Churchgate<br>Moffat DG10 9EQ UK<br>Telephone: 01683 220868<br>
+Email: [mailto:secretary@moffatmuseum.co.uk secretary@moffatmuseum.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.moffatmuseum.co.uk/ Moffat Museum]
+'''Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum'''<br>High Street<br>Sanquhar DG4 6BN UK<br>Telephone: 01659 50186<br>
+Email: [mailto:dumfries.museum@dumgal.gov.uk dumfries.museum@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15738/Sanquhar-Tolbooth-Museum Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum]<br>
+Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/sanquhar-tolbooth-museum-p251181 Sanquhar Tolbooth Museum]
+'''Savings Bank Museum'''<br>Ruthwell, nr Annan DG1 4NN UK<br>Telephone: 01387 870640<br>
+Email: [mailto:enquiries@savingsbanksmuseum.co.uk enquiries@savingsbanksmuseum.co.uk]<br>
+Website: [https://www.savingsbanksmuseum.co.uk/ Savings Bank Museum]
+For a list of Dumfriesshire museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Scotland List of museums 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].
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