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*[https://www.dgculture.co.uk/venues/ '''Dumfries and Galloway Museums'''] | *[https://www.dgculture.co.uk/venues/ '''Dumfries and Galloway Museums'''] | ||
==Register Offices== | |||
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. | |||
*[https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15178/Registration-offices '''Registration offices'''] | |||
*[https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15170/Copies-of-registration-certificates '''Copies of registration certificates'''] | |||
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[[Category:Scotland Archives and Libraries]] | [[Category:Scotland Archives and Libraries]] | ||
[[Category:Dumfriesshire, Scotland]] | [[Category:Dumfriesshire, Scotland]] | ||
[[Category:Counties of Scotland]] | [[Category:Counties of Scotland]] | ||
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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]
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]
Museums[edit | edit source]
Register Offices[edit | edit source]
At 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.