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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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Since a further reorganisation in 1996, historic Stirlingshire has been part of the Local Government council areas of :
*Stirling (note that this polity has drastically different boundaries to historic Stirlingshire)
*East Dunbartonshire
*Falkirk
*North Lanarkshire
== Archives ==
== Archives ==
'''Stirling Council Archives'''<br>5 Borrowmeadow Road<br>Stirling FK7 7UW UK<br><br>Telephone: 01786 450745<br>
 
Email: [mailto:archive@stirling.gov.uk archive@stirling.gov.uk]<br>[https://my.stirling.gov.uk/archives Website]
'''Falkirk Archives'''<br>Callendar House<br>Callendar Park<br>Falkirk FK1 1YR UK<br>Telephone: 01324 503779<br>
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Email: [mailto:archives@falkirkcommunitytrust.org archives@falkirkcommunitytrust.org]<br>Website: [http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/heritage/archives/default.aspx Falkirk Archives]
'''East Dunbartonshire Archives (EDLC)'''<br>William Patrick Library<br>2-4 West High Street<br>Kirkintilloch G66 1AD UK<br><br>Telephone: 01417 773142<br>
 
Email: [mailto:archives@eastdunbarton.gov.uk archives@eastdunbarton.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.edlc.co.uk/heritage-arts/archives Website]
:Falkirk Archives is located in the oak-panelled Victorian library of Callendar House, and is the place to come to find out about the history of Falkirk district or to start your family history research.
: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.
 
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'''Stirling Council Archives'''<br>5 Borrowmeadow Road<br>Stirling FK7 7UW UK<br>Telephone: 01786 450745<br>
'''Falkirk Archives'''<br>Callendar House<br>Callendar Park<br>Falkirk FK1 1YR UK<br><br>Telephone: 01324 503779<br>
Email: [mailto:archive@stirling.gov.uk archive@stirling.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/archives Stirling Council Archives]
Email: [mailto:archives@falkirkcommunitytrust.org archives@falkirkcommunitytrust.org]<br>[http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/heritage/archives/default.aspx Website]
 
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:Are you interested in: Learning more about the past of your local area?  Searching for your ancestors?  Finding out the history of your house?  If so, the Archives is the place to come.
'''North Lanarkshire Archives'''<br>North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre<br>High Road<br>Motherwell ML1 3HU UK<br><br>Telephone: 01698 274597<br>
Email: [mailto:HeritageCentre@culturenl.co.uk HeritageCentre@culturenl.co.uk]<br>[https://culturenl.co.uk/museums/archives-and-local-history-museums/north-lanarkshire-archives/ 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 ==
== Libraries ==
*[https://www.stirling.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/libraries-and-archives/libraries/libraries-in-stirling/list-of-libraries/ '''Stirlingshire Libraries''']
*[https://www.edlc.co.uk/libraries/opening-hours '''East Dunbartonshire Libraries''']
*[https://www.falkirkleisureandculture.org/learning/libraries/our-libraries/ '''Falkirk Libraries''']
*[https://culturenl.co.uk/libraries/your-library/ '''North Lanarkshire Libraries''']


== Museums ==
== Museums ==
*[https://www.yourstirling.com/see-do/stirling-top-attractions/ '''Stirlingshire Museums''']
*[https://www.falkirkleisureandculture.org/learning/museums/our-museums/ '''Falkirk Museums''']
*[https://culturenl.co.uk/museums/visiting-us/ '''North Lanarkshire Museums''']


==Register Offices==
'''Dunblane Museum'''<br>The Cross<br>Dunblane FK15 0AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01786 825691<br>
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.
Email: [mailto:customer@hes.scot customer@hes.scot]<br>Website: [https://dunblanemuseum.org.uk/ Dunblane Museum]
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'''Stirling Smith Museum and Art Gallery'''<br>40 Albert Pl<br>Dumbarton Road<br>Stirling FK8 2RQ UK<br>Telephone: 01786 471917<br>
[https://www.stirling.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-marriages/find-a-registration-office/ '''Stirlingshire Registration Offices''']
Email: [mailto:museum@smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.uk museum@smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.uk/ Stirling Smith Museum and Art Gallery]
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[https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/places/registration-office/ '''Falkirk Registration Office''']<br>
For a list of Stirlingshire museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Scotland List of museums in Scotland] in Wikipedia. Scroll to Falkirk and Stirling. The parishes in historic Stirlingshire are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Stirlingshire,_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].
[https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/births-deaths-marriages/certificates-searches/copy-certificates/ '''Falkirk how to get a copy certificate''']
 
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'''East Dunbartonshire Registration Services are provided from the Community Hubs in [https://www.registryofficesnearme.com/registry-office/kirkintilloch-registry-office Kirkintilloch], [https://www.registryofficesnearme.com/registry-office/bishopbriggs-registry-office Bishopbriggs], [https://www.registryofficesnearme.com/registry-office/bearsden-registry-office Bearsden], and [https://www.registryofficesnearme.com/registry-office/lennoxtown-registry-office Lennoxtown]''''<br>
[https://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/residents/registration-services/civil-registration-services '''Obtaining a certificate of birth, death, marriage and civil partnership''']
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[https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/births-marriages-and-deaths/area-registration-service '''North Lanarkshire Area Registration Service''']<br>
Copy certificates can only be purchased by telephone or email. See contact information using the above link.
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Revision as of 15:59, 29 March 2023

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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]

Falkirk Archives
Callendar House
Callendar Park
Falkirk FK1 1YR UK
Telephone: 01324 503779
Email: archives@falkirkcommunitytrust.org
Website: Falkirk Archives

Falkirk Archives is located in the oak-panelled Victorian library of Callendar House, and is the place to come to find out about the history of Falkirk district or to start your family history research.

Stirling Council Archives
5 Borrowmeadow Road
Stirling FK7 7UW UK
Telephone: 01786 450745
Email: archive@stirling.gov.uk
Website: Stirling Council Archives

Are you interested in: Learning more about the past of your local area? Searching for your ancestors? Finding out the history of your house? If so, the Archives is the place to come.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Museums[edit | edit source]

Dunblane Museum
The Cross
Dunblane FK15 0AQ UK
Telephone: 01786 825691
Email: customer@hes.scot
Website: Dunblane Museum

Stirling Smith Museum and Art Gallery
40 Albert Pl
Dumbarton Road
Stirling FK8 2RQ UK
Telephone: 01786 471917
Email: museum@smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.uk
Website: Stirling Smith Museum and Art Gallery

For a list of Stirlingshire museums, go to List of museums in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll to Falkirk and Stirling. The parishes in historic Stirlingshire are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.

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