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== Libraries ==
== Libraries ==
*[https://www.edlc.co.uk/libraries/opening-hours '''East Dunbartonshire Libraries''']
*[https://www.edlc.co.uk/libraries/opening-hours '''East Dunbartonshire Libraries''']
*[https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/library-branches/ '''West Dunbartonshire Libraries''']
===Cumbernauld Library===
===Cumbernauld Library===
'''Abronhill Library'''<br>17 Pine Road<br>Cumbernauld<br>G67 3BE UK<br>Telephone: 01236 731503<br>
'''Abronhill Library'''<br>17 Pine Road<br>Cumbernauld<br>G67 3BE UK<br>Telephone: 01236 731503<br>
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'''Rosneath Library'''<br>Clachan Road<br>Rosneath<br>Helensburgh G84 0RJ UK<br>Telephone: 01436 831630<br>
'''Rosneath Library'''<br>Clachan Road<br>Rosneath<br>Helensburgh G84 0RJ UK<br>Telephone: 01436 831630<br>
Email: [mailto:alison.barclay@liveargyll.co.uk alison.barclay@liveargyll.co.uk]<br>[http://www.liveargyll.co.uk/library/rosneath-library Website]
Email: [mailto:alison.barclay@liveargyll.co.uk alison.barclay@liveargyll.co.uk]<br>[http://www.liveargyll.co.uk/library/rosneath-library Website]
=== East Dunbartonshire ===
'''Bearsden Community Hub'''<br>69 Drymen Rd<br>Bearsden G61 3QT UK<br>Telephone: 0141 777 3143<br>
Email: [mailto:customerservices@eastdunbarton.gov.uk customerservices@eastdunbarton.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edlc.co.uk/libraries/about-your-local-library/bearsden Bearsden Community Hub]
'''Brookwood Library'''<br>166 Drymen Road<br>Bearsden G61 3RJ UK<br>Telephone: 0141 776 3021<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.netmums.com/west-scotland/local/view/places-to-go/libraries/east-dunbartonshire-brookwood-library Brookwood Library]
'''Cumbernauld Library'''<br>8 Allander Walk<br>Cumbernauld G67 1EE UK<br>Telephone: 01236 632702<br>
Email: [mailto:cumbernauldlibrary@culturenl.co.uk cumbernauldlibrary@culturenl.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://culturenl.co.uk/libraries/your-library/cumbernauld-library/ Cumbernauld Library]
'''Kilsyth Library'''<br>Burngreen, Kilsyth G65 0HT UK<br>Telephone: 01236 632880<br>
Email: [mailto:kilsythlibrary@culturenl.co.uk kilsythlibrary@culturenl.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://culturenl.co.uk/libraries/your-library/kilsyth-library/ Kilsyth Library]
'''Lenzie Library'''<br>13/15 Alexandra Ave<br>Lenzie<br>Kirkintilloch G66 5BG UK<br>Telephone: 0141 776 3021<br>
Email: [mailto:lenzie@eastdunbarton.gov.uk lenzie@eastdunbarton.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edlc.co.uk/libraries/about-your-local-library/lenzie Lenzie Library]
'''Milngavie Library'''<br>Allander Rd<br>Milngavie G62 8PN UK<br>Telephone: 0141 956 2776<br>
Email: [mailto:milngavie@eastdunbabrton.gov.uk milngavie@eastdunbabrton.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edlc.co.uk/libraries/about-your-local-library/milngavie Milngavie Library]
'''Westerton Library'''<br>82 Maxwell Ave<br>Bearsden G61 1NZ UK<br>Telephone: 0141 943 0780<br>
Email: [mailto:westerton@eastdunbarton.gov.uk westerton@eastdunbarton.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edlc.co.uk/libraries/about-your-local-library/westerton Westerton Library]
'''William Patrick Library'''<br>82-4 West High Street<br>Kirkintilloch G66 1AD UK<br>Telephone: 0141 777 3141<br>
Email: [mailto:wpl@eastdunbarton.gov.uk wpl@eastdunbarton.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edlc.co.uk/libraries/your-local-library/william-patrick William Patrick Library]
=== West Dunbartonshire ===
'''Alexandria Library'''<br>Gilmour Street<br>Alexandria G83 0DA UK<br>Telephone: 01389 608974<br>
Email: [mailto:alexandria.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk alexandria.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/library-branches/alexandria-library/ Alexandria Library]
'''Balloch Library'''<br>Carrochan Road<br>Balloch G83 8BW UK<br>Telephone: 01389 608989<br>
Email: [mailto:balloch.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk balloch.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/library-branches/balloch-library/ Balloch Library]
'''Cardross Library'''<br>Main Street<br>Cardross G82 5PX UK<br>Telephone: 01389 841215<br>
Email: [mailto:cardrosslibrary@argyll-bute.gov.uk cardrosslibrary@argyll-bute.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.liveargyll.co.uk/library/cardross-library Cardross Library]
'''Clydebank Library'''<br>Dumbarton Road<br>Clydebank G81 1XH UK<br>Telephone: 0141 562 2440<br>
Email: [mailto:clydebank.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk clydebank.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/library-branches/clydebank-library/ Clydebank Library]
'''Dalmuir Library'''<br>Lennox Place<br>Dalmuir<br>Clydebank G81 4LX UK<br>Telephone: 0141 562 2425<br>
Email: [mailto:dalmuir.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk dalmuir.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/library-branches/dalmuir-library/ Dalmuir Library]
'''Dumbarton Library'''<br>Strathleven Place<br>Dumbarton G82 1BD UK<br>Telephone: 01389 608992<br>
Email: [mailto:dumbarton.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk dumbarton.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/library-branches/dumbarton-library/ Dumbarton Library]
'''Duntocher Library'''<br>Glenhead CE Centre<br>Duntiglennan Road<br>Duntocher<br>Clydebank G81 6HF UK<br>Telephone: 0141 562 2469<br>
Email: [mailto:duntocher.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk duntocher.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/library-branches/duntocher-library/ Duntocher Library]
'''Faifley Library'''<br>Edinbarnet Campus<br>Craigpark Street<br>Clydebank G81 5BS UK<br>Telephone: 01389 879528<br>
Email: [mailto:faifley.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk faifley.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/library-branches/faifley-library/ Faifley Library]
'''Helensburgh Library'''<br>51 West King Street<br>Helensburgh G84 8EB UK<br>Telephone: 01436 658833<br>
Email: [mailto:helensburghlibrary@liveargyll.co.uk helensburghlibrary@liveargyll.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.liveargyll.co.uk/library/helensburgh-library Helensburgh Library]
'''Parkhall Library'''<br>Hawthorn Street<br>Parkhall<br>Clydebank G81 3EF UK<br>Telephone: 0141 562 2467<br>
Email: [mailto:parkhall.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk parkhall.library@west-dunbarton.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/libraries/library-branches/parkhall-library/ Parkhall Library]
'''Rosneath Library'''<br>Clachan Road<br>Rosneath<br>Helensburgh G84 0RJ UK<br>Telephone: 01436 831630<br>
Email: [mailto:alison.barclay@liveargyll.co.uk alison.barclay@liveargyll.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.liveargyll.co.uk/library/rosneath-library Rosneath Library]
For a list of Dunbartonshire libraries, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_libraries_in_Scotland List of libraries in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll down to East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire.  The parishes in historic Dunbartonshire are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Dunbartonshire,_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].


== Museums ==
== Museums ==

Revision as of 11:59, 28 March 2023

Dunbartonshire Wiki Topics
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Beginning Research
Record Types
Scotland Background
Local Research Resources

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

Dunbartonshire or the County of Dumbarton is a historic county, lieutenancy area and registration county in the west central Lowlands of Scotland lying to the north of the River Clyde. Since 1996 the area of the pre-1975 county of Dunbartonshire has been split between four council areas:

  • East Dunbartonshire Council, (also includes parts of the pre-1975 counties of Stirlingshire and Lanarkshire).
  • West Dunbartonshire Council.
  • Argyll and Bute Council (which took over the Helensburgh and Lomond part of Dumbarton District).
  • North Lanarkshire (for the Cumbernauld area).

Archives[edit | edit source]

East Dunbartonshire Archives (EDLC)
William Patrick Library
2-4 West High Street
Kirkintilloch G66 1AD UK

Telephone: 01417 773142
Email: archives@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Website

East Dunbartonshire Archives collects and preserves the historical records of East Dunbartonshire and its people, covering the towns of Kirkintilloch, Lenzie, Bishopbriggs, Bearsden, Milngavie, Westerton, Lennoxtown, Milton of Campsie, Torrance, Baldernock, and Twechar.

West Dunbartonshire Council Archives
Clydebank Heritage Centre
Clydebank Library
Dumbarton Road
Clydebank G81 1XH UK

Telephone: 01415 622434
Website
Family History

Our collections date from the 14th century to the present day and are open to anyone interested in the history of the Dumbarton, Clydebank, and the Vale of Leven. Our collections include: Official council records, including minute books which date back to the 16th century, School records, and Records from local industries, businesses, societies, notable families and individuals.


Materials can also be viewed at:

Dumbarton Heritage Centre
Dumbarton Library
Strathleven Place
Dumbarton G82 1BD UK

Telephone: 01389 608965
Email: local.studies@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Website


For Helensburgh and Lomond:
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.

For Cumbernauld:
North Lanarkshire Archives
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
High Road
Motherwell ML1 3HU UK
Telephone: 01698 274597
Email: HeritageCentre@culturenl.co.uk
Website

North Lanarkshire Archives collects and preserves the historical records of North Lanarkshire, covering the areas of Airdrie, Bellshill, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld, Kilsyth, Motherwell, Shotts, Stepps, and Wishaw.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Cumbernauld Library[edit | edit source]

Abronhill Library
17 Pine Road
Cumbernauld
G67 3BE UK
Telephone: 01236 731503
Email: abronhilllibrary@culturenl.co.uk
Website

Helensburgh and Lomond Libraries[edit | edit source]

Helensburgh Library
51 West King Street
Helensburgh G84 8EB UK
Telephone: 01436 658833
Email: helensburghlibrary@liveargyll.co.uk
Website


Rosneath Library
Clachan Road
Rosneath
Helensburgh G84 0RJ UK
Telephone: 01436 831630
Email: alison.barclay@liveargyll.co.uk
Website

Museums[edit | edit source]

Auld Kirk Museum
Cowgate
Kirkintilloch G66 1HN UK
Telephone: 0141 777 3013
Email: museums@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Website: Auld Kirk Museum

Clydebank Museum
Clydebank Town Hall
5 Hall Street
Clydebank G81 1UB UK
Telephone: 0141 562 2400
Email: clydebank.museum@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Website: Clydebank Museum

Cumbernauld Museum
8 Allander Walk
Cumbernauld G67 1EE UK
Telephone: 01236 638352
Email: museums@culturenl.co.uk
Website: Cumbernauld Museum

Kilsyth Museum
Kilsyth Library
Burngreen, Kilsyth G65 0HT UK
Telephone: 01236 638460
Email: museums@culturenl.co.uk
Website: Kilsyth Museum

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