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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> | '''For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the [[Scotland Archives and Libraries|Scotland Archives and Libraries]] page.'''<br> | ||
== Archives == | == Archives == | ||
'''Midlothian | '''Midlothian Archives'''<br>Dalkeith Library<br>White Hart Street<br>Dalkeith EH22 1AE UK<br>Telephone: 0131 663 2083<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:local.studies@midlothian.gov.uk local.studies@midlothian.gov.uk]<br> | Email: [mailto:local.studies@midlothian.gov.uk local.studies@midlothian.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/458/local_and_family_history/30/midlothian_archives/ Website] | ||
[https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/458/local_and_family_history/ | :Midlothian Council holds a large collection of historical records about the local area. Many of the records are unique, making the collection invaluable if you are interested in the history and culture of Midlothian, including family history. | ||
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'''Edinburgh City Archives'''<br>City Chambers<br>High Street<br>Edinburgh EH1 1YJ UK<br><br>Telephone: 0131 529 4616<br> | '''Edinburgh City Archives'''<br>City Chambers<br>High Street<br>Edinburgh EH1 1YJ UK<br><br>Telephone: 0131 529 4616<br> | ||
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== Museums == | == Museums == | ||
'''Museum of Edinburgh'''<br>142-146 Canongate<br>Edinburgh EH8 8DD UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 4143<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/museum-edinburgh Museum of Edinburgh]<br> | |||
<br> | Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/museumofedinburgh/ Museum of Edinburgh] | ||
'''National Mining Museum'''<br>Lady Victoria Colliery<br>Newtongrange EH22 4QN UK<br>Telephone: 0131 663 7519<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:enquiries@nationalminingmuseum.com enquiries@nationalminingmuseum.com]<br>Website: [https://nationalminingmuseum.com/ National Mining Museum] | |||
'''National Museum of Scotland'''<br>Chambers Street<br>Edinburgh EH1 1JF UK<br>Telephone: 0300 123 6789<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:info@nms.ac.uk info@nms.ac.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.nms.ac.uk/national-museum-of-scotland/ National Museum of Scotland]<br> | |||
Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/national-museum-of-scotland-p246591 National Museum of Scotland] | |||
'''The People's Story Museum'''<br>163 Canongate<br>Royal Mile<br>Edinburgh EH8 8BN UK<br>Telephone: 0131 529 4057<br> | |||
Email: [mailto:museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/venue/peoples-story-museum The People's Story Museum] | |||
For a list of Midlothian museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Scotland List of museums in Scotland] in Wikipedia. Scroll down to Edinburgh and Midlothian. The parishes in historic Midlothian are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Midlothian_(Edinburghshire),_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki]. | |||
[[Category:Scotland Archives and Libraries]] | [[Category:Scotland Archives and Libraries]] | ||
[[Category:Midlothian, Scotland]] | [[Category:Midlothian, 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]
Midlothian Archives
Dalkeith Library
White Hart Street
Dalkeith EH22 1AE UK
Telephone: 0131 663 2083
Email: local.studies@midlothian.gov.uk
Website
- Midlothian Council holds a large collection of historical records about the local area. Many of the records are unique, making the collection invaluable if you are interested in the history and culture of Midlothian, including family history.
Edinburgh City Archives
City Chambers
High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1YJ UK
Telephone: 0131 529 4616
Email: archives@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website
- We hold the historical records of the City of Edinburgh Council and its previous authorities. We also collect records which relate to the Edinburgh area created by clubs, societies, individuals, businesses, and organizations. Our aim is to preserve these records and make them available to members of the public.
Libraries[edit | edit source]
Museums[edit | edit source]
Museum of Edinburgh
142-146 Canongate
Edinburgh EH8 8DD UK
Telephone: 0131 529 4143
Email: museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Museum of Edinburgh
Website #2: Museum of Edinburgh
National Mining Museum
Lady Victoria Colliery
Newtongrange EH22 4QN UK
Telephone: 0131 663 7519
Email: enquiries@nationalminingmuseum.com
Website: National Mining Museum
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street
Edinburgh EH1 1JF UK
Telephone: 0300 123 6789
Email: info@nms.ac.uk
Website: National Museum of Scotland
Website #2: National Museum of Scotland
The People's Story Museum
163 Canongate
Royal Mile
Edinburgh EH8 8BN UK
Telephone: 0131 529 4057
Email: museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: The People's Story Museum
For a list of Midlothian museums, go to List of museums in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll down to Edinburgh and Midlothian. The parishes in historic Midlothian are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.