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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> | ||
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*The '''majority of historic Perthshire''' lies in '''Perth and Kinross'''. | |||
*The '''exceptions''' are the southwestern part that is now in the Stirling council area and a few parishes that are now in Clackmannanshire. | |||
*Perth and Kinross also contains '''some areas that were not historically in Perthshire, such as Kinross-shire'''. | |||
*'''Perthshire''' still exists as a registration county. | |||
== Archive == | == Archive == | ||
'''Perth and Kinross Council Archive'''<br>A K Bell Library<br>York Place<br>Perth PH2 8EP UK<br>Telephone: 01738 477022<br> | '''Perth and Kinross Council Archive'''<br>A K Bell Library<br>York Place<br>Perth PH2 8EP UK<br>Telephone: 01738 477022<br> | ||
Email: [mailto:archives@pkc.gov.uk archives@pkc.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.culturepk.org.uk/archive-local-family-history/ Perth and Kinross Council Archive] | Email: [mailto:archives@pkc.gov.uk archives@pkc.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.culturepk.org.uk/archive-local-family-history/ Perth and Kinross Council Archive] | ||
:The aim of Perth & Kinross Archive is to select, preserve, and make available to the highest standards, the records of Perth & Kinross Council and its predecessors, and those of local individuals, estates, businesses, and organisations. | :The aim of Perth & Kinross Archive is to select, preserve, and make available to the highest standards, the records of Perth & Kinross Council and its predecessors, and those of local individuals, estates, businesses, and organisations. | ||
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For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the Scotland Archives and Libraries page.
- The majority of historic Perthshire lies in Perth and Kinross.
- The exceptions are the southwestern part that is now in the Stirling council area and a few parishes that are now in Clackmannanshire.
- Perth and Kinross also contains some areas that were not historically in Perthshire, such as Kinross-shire.
- Perthshire still exists as a registration county.
Archive[edit | edit source]
Perth and Kinross Council Archive
A K Bell Library
York Place
Perth PH2 8EP UK
Telephone: 01738 477022
Email: archives@pkc.gov.uk
Website: Perth and Kinross Council Archive
- The aim of Perth & Kinross Archive is to select, preserve, and make available to the highest standards, the records of Perth & Kinross Council and its predecessors, and those of local individuals, estates, businesses, and organisations.
Library[edit | edit source]
Loch Leven Community Library
Loch Leven Community Campus
Muirs
Kinross KY13 8FQ UK
Telephone: 01577 867205
Email: lochlevenlibrary@culturepk.org.uk
Website: Loch Leven Community Library
For a list of Kinross-shire libraries, go to List of libraries in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll down to the list for Perth & Kinross. The parishes in historic Kinross-shire are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.
Museum[edit | edit source]
Michael Bruce Museum
Rose Cottage
The Cobbles
Kinnesswood
Kinross KY13 9HL UK
Website: Michael Bruce Museum
For a list of Kinross-shire museums, go to List of museums in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll down to the list for Perth & Kinross. The parishes in historic Kinross-shire are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.