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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> |
| == Archives == | | == Archives == |
| | | '''Angus Archives'''<br>Hunter Library<br>Restenneth Priory<br>Forfar DD8 2SZ UK<br><br>Telephone: 44 01307 468644<br> |
| '''Angus Archives'''<br>Hunter Library<br>Restenneth Priory<br>Forfar DD8 2SZ UK<br>Telephone: 01307 468644<br> | |
| Email: [mailto:angusarchives@angusalive.scot angusarchives@angusalive.scot]<br> | | Email: [mailto:angusarchives@angusalive.scot angusarchives@angusalive.scot]<br> |
| Website: [http://archive.angus.gov.uk/historyaa/archives/ Angus Archives]<br>Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/AngusArchives/ Angus Archives]
| | [https://angusalive.scot/local-family-history/visit-us/ Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/AngusArchives/ Facebook]<br> |
| | | [https://angusalive.scot/local-family-history/family-history/ Family History] |
| :Located in a beautiful rural setting, Angus Archives is a treasure trove of 800 years of the history of Angus and its people. Our collections cover Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie, Forfar, Kirriemuir, Montrose, Monifieth, and many rural area of Angus. | | :Our collections cover Arbroath, Brechin, Carnoustie, Forfar, Kirriemuir, Montrose, Monifieth, and many rural area of Angus. |
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| '''Dundee City Archives'''<br>21 City Square<br>Dundee DD1 3BY UK<br>Telephone: 01382 434494<br> | | '''Dundee City Archives'''<br>21 City Square<br>Dundee DD1 3BY UK<br><br>Telephone: 01382 434494<br> |
| Email: [mailto:archives@dundeecity.gov.uk archives@dundeecity.gov.uk]<br> | | Email: [mailto:archives@dundeecity.gov.uk archives@dundeecity.gov.uk]<br> |
| Website: [https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/service-area/corporate-services/democratic-and-legal-services/archives Dundee City Archives]
| | [https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/service-area/corporate-services/democratic-and-legal-services/archives Website]<br> |
| | | [https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/fh_guide.pdf Researching your Dundee Family History]<br> |
| :Dundee City Archives holds the records of Dundee City Council and its predecessors, including: Dundee District Council, the Corporation of Dundee, and Tayside Regional Council. We also hold records relating to churches within the Presbytery of Dundee. | | [https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/Church%20Records.pdf Dundee City Archives - Research Guide 06: Church Records] |
| | | :Dundee City Archives holds the records of Dundee City Council and its predecessors.We also hold records relating to churches within the Presbytery of Dundee. |
| '''University of Dundee Archive Services'''<br>Nethergate<br>Dundee, DD1 4HN UK<br>Telephone: 01382 384095<br> | | ---- |
| Email: [mailto:archives@dundee.ac.uk archives@dundee.ac.uk<br>Website: [https://www.dundee.ac.uk/archives/ University of Dundee Archive Services] | | '''University of Dundee Archive Services'''<br>Nethergate<br>Dundee, DD1 4HN UK<br><br>Telephone: 01382 384095<br> |
| | | Email: [mailto:archives@dundee.ac.uk archives@dundee.ac.uk]<br>[https://www.dundee.ac.uk/archives/ Website]<br> |
| :Our main aims are to secure the long-term preservation of the University collections and selected external organisational and personal records and to promote the use of the collections to support the core institutional aims of research, teaching, and learning | | [https://www.dundee.ac.uk/archives/thecollections/ Collections] |
| | :Our main aims are to secure the long-term preservation of the University collections and selected external organizational and personal records and to promote the use of the collections to support the core institutional aims of research, teaching, and learning. |
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| == Libraries == | | == Libraries == |
| | | *[https://angusalive.scot/libraries/visit-a-library/ '''Angus Libraries'''] |
| === Angus County ===
| | *[https://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/library/find-library '''Dundee Libraries'''] |
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| '''Arbroath Library'''<br>Hill Terrace<br>Arbroath DD11 1AH UK<br>Telephone: 01241 435605<br>
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| Email: [mailto:arbroathlibrary@angusalive.scot arbroathlibrary@angusalive.scot]<br>
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| Website: [https://www.angus.gov.uk/directories/libraries/arbroath_library Arbroath Library]
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| '''Brechin Library'''<br>10 St Ninian's Square<br>Brechin DD9 7AA UK<br>Telephone: 01356 627414<br>
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| Email: [mailto:brechinlibrary@angusalive.scot brechinlibrary@angusalive.scot]<br>
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| Website: [https://www.angus.gov.uk/directories/libraries/brechin_library Brechin Library]
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| '''Carnoustie Library'''<br>21 High Street<br>Carnoustie DD7 6AN UK<br>Telephone: 01241 803585<br>
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| Email: [mailto:carnoustielibrary@angusalive.scot carnoustielibrary@angusalive.scot]<br>
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| Website: [https://www.angus.gov.uk/directories/libraries/carnoustie_library Carnoustie Library]
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| '''Forfar Library'''<br>West High Street<br>Forfar DD8 1BA UK<br>Telephone: 01307 476476<br>
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| Email: [mailto:forfarlibrary@angusalive.scot forfarlibrary@angusalive.scot]<br>
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| Website: [https://www.angus.gov.uk/directories/libraries/forfar_library Forfar Library]
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| '''Friockheim Library''' (part-time)<br>Friockheim Primary School<br>Friockheim DD11 4XB UK<br>Telephone: 01241 829085<br>
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| Website: [https://www.librarything.com/venue/22130/Friockheim-Library Friockheim Library]
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| '''Kirriemuir Library'''<br>Town Hall<br>Reform Street DD8 4BS UK<br>Telephone: 01575 577109<br>
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| Email: [mailto:kirriemuirlibrary@angusalive.scot kirriemuirlibrary@angusalive.scot]<br>
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| Website: [https://www.angus.gov.uk/directories/libraries/kirriemuir_library Kirriemuir Library]
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| '''Monifieth Library'''<br>48/50 High Street<br>Monifieth DD5 4AE UK<br>Telephone: 01382 536777<br> | |
| Email: [mailto:monifiethlibrary@angusalive.scot monifiethlibrary@angusalive.scot]<br>
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| Website: [https://www.angus.gov.uk/directories/libraries/monifieth_library Monifieth Library]
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| '''Montrose Library'''<br>51 John Street<br>Montrose DD10 8LZ UK<br>Telephone: 01674 662777<br>
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| Email: [mailto:montroselibrary@angusalive.scot montroselibrary@angusalive.scot]<br>
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| Website: [https://www.angus.gov.uk/directories/libraries/montrose_library Montrose Library]
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| === Dundee City ===
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| '''Ardler Community Library'''<br>Turnberry Avenue<br>Dundee DD2 3TP UK<br>Telephone: 01382 436366<br>
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| Email: [mailto:ardler.library@leisureandculturedundee.com ardler.library@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/ardler-community-library Ardler Community Library]
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| '''Arthurstone Community Library'''<br>5 Arthurstone Terrace<br>Dundee DD4 6RT UK<br>Telephone: 01382 438882<br>
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| Email: [mailto:arthurstone.library@leisureandculturedundee.com arthurstone.library@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/arthurstone-community-library Arthurstone Community Library]
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| '''Blackness Community Library'''<br>225 Perth Road<br>Dundee DD2 1EJ UK<br>Telephone: 01382 435936<br> | |
| Email: [mailto:blackness.library@leisureandculturedundee.com blackness.library@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/blackness-community-library Blackness Community Library]
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| '''Broughty Ferry Community Library'''<br>Queen Street<br>Broughty Ferry, Dundee DD5 2HN UK<br>Telephone: 01382 436919<br> | |
| Email: [mailto:broughty.library@leisureandculturedundee.com broughty.library@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/library/broughty-ferry-community-library Broughty Ferry Community Library]
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| '''Central Library'''<br>The Wellgate<br>Dundee DD1 1DB UK<br>Telephone: 01382 431500<br>
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| Email: [mailto:central.library@leisureandculturedundee.com central.library@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/library/central-library-wellgate Central Library]
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| '''Charleston Community Library'''<br>Craigowan Road<br>Dundee DD2 4NL UK<br>Telephone: 01382 436639<br>
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| Email: [mailto:charleston.library@leisureandculturedundee.com charleston.library@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/charleston-community-library Charleston Community Library]
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| '''Coldside Community Library'''<br>150 Strathmartine Road<br>Dundee DD3 7SE UK<br>Telephone: 01382 432849<br>
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| Email: [mailto:coldside.library@leisureandculturedundee.com coldside.library@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/coldside-community-library Coldside Community Library]
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| '''Douglas Community Library'''<br>Balmoral Avenue<br>Dundee DD4 8SD UK<br>Telephone: 01382 436915<br>
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| Email: [mailto:douglas.library@leisureandculturedundee.com douglas.library@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/douglas-community-library Douglas Community Library]
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| '''Fintry Community Library'''<br>1 Findcastle Street<br>Dundee DD4 9EW UK<br>Telephone: 01382 432560<br>
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| Email: [mailto:fintry.library@leisureandculturedundee.com fintry.library@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/fintry-community-library Fintry Community Library]
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| '''Hub Community Library and Learning Centre'''<br>171 Pitkerro Road<br>Dundee DD4 8ES UK<br>Telephone: 01382 438648<br>
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| Email: [mailto:hub.library@leisureandculturedundee.com hub.library@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/hub-community-library-and-learning-centre Hub Community Library and Learning Centre]
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| '''Kirkton Community Library'''<br>Derwent Avenue<br>Dundee DD3 0AX UK<br>Telephone: 01382 436326<br>
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| Email: [mailto:kirkton.library@leisureandculturedundee.com kirkton.library@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/kirkton-community-library Kirkton Community Library]
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| '''Lochee Community Library'''<br>High Street<br>Lochee, Dundee DD2 3AU UK<br>Telephone: 01382 431835<br>
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| Email: [mailto:lochee.library@leisureandculturedundee.com lochee.library@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/lochee-community-library Lochee Community Library]
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| '''Menzieshill Community Library'''<br>Orleans Place<br>Menzieshill, Dundee DD2 4BH UK<br>Telephone: 01382 432945<br>
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| Email: [mailto:menzieshill.library@leisureandculturedundee.com menzieshill.library@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/menzieshill-community-library Menzieshill Community Library]
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| '''Mobile Library Service'''<br>Central Library<br>The Wellgate<br>Dundee DD1 1DB UK<br>Telephone: 01382 431537<br>
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| Email: [mailto:connections@leisureandculturedundee.com connections@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/mobile-library-service Mobile Library Service]
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| '''Whitfield Community Library'''<br>The Crescent<br>71 Lothian Crescent<br>Dundee DD4 0HU UK<br>Telephone: 01382 432561<br>
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| Email: [mailto:whitfield.library@leisureandculturedundee.com whitfield.library@leisureandculturedundee.com]<br>
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| Website: [http://www.leisureandculturedundee.com/whitfield-community-library Whitfield Community Library]
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| == Museums == | | == Museums == |
| | | *[https://angusalive.scot/museums-galleries/visit-a-museum-gallery/ '''Angus Museums'''] |
| '''Brechin Town House Museum'''<br>28 High Street<br>Brechin DD9 6ER UK<br>Telephone: 01356 627458<br>
| | *[https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/service-area/council-wide/museums-%26-galleries '''Dundee Museums'''] |
| Email: [mailto:BrechinMuseum@angusalive.scot BrechinMuseum@angusalive.scot]<br>
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| Website: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/brechin-town-house-museum-p1196661 Brechin Town House Museum]
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| '''Gateway to the Glens Museum'''<br>32 High St<br>Kirriemuir DD8 4BB UK<br>Telephone: 01575 577140<br>
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| Email: [mailto:KirriemuirMuseum@angusalive.scot KirriemuirMuseum@angusalive.scot]<br>
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| Website: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/gateway-to-the-glens-museum-p1196591 Gateway to the Glens Museum]
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| '''Glenesk Folk Museum'''<br>The Retreat<br>Glenesk<br>Brechin DD9 7YT UK<br>Telephone: 01356 648070<br> | |
| Email: [mailto:visit@gleneskretreat.scot visit@gleneskretreat.scot]<br>Website: [http://www.gleneskretreat.scot/ Glenesk Folk Museum]<br>
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| Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/thegleneskretreat/ Glenesk Folk Museum]
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| '''Montrose Museum'''<br>Panmure Place<br>Montrose DD10 8HF UK<br>Telephone: 01674 662660<br>
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| Email: [mailto:MontroseMuseum@angusalive.scot MontroseMuseum@angusalive.scot]<br>Website: [http://archive.angus.gov.uk/historyaa/museums/montrose/ Montrose Museum]
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| '''Signal Tower Museum'''<br> Ladyloan<br>Arbroath DD11 1PU UK<br>Telephone: 01241 435329<br> | |
| Email: [mailto:ArbroathMuseum@angusalive.scot ArbroathMuseum@angusalive.scot]<br>Website: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/arbroath-signal-tower-museum-p251481 Signal Tower Museum]
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| For a long list of Angus museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Scotland List of museums in Scotland] in Wikipedia.
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| [[Category:Scotland Archives and Libraries]] | | [[Category:Scotland Archives and Libraries]] |
| [[Category:Angus, Scotland]] | | [[Category:Angus, Scotland]] |
| [[Category:Counties of Scotland]] | | [[Category:Counties of Scotland]] |
| | ==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.<br> |
| | *[https://www.angus.gov.uk/births_deaths_and_ceremonies/registrars_offices '''Angus Regisrars Offices'''] |
| | *[https://www.angus.gov.uk/births_deaths_and_ceremonies/order_copies_of_certificates '''Angus Order Copies of Certificates'''] |
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| | *[https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/dundee-registrars-office/contact-dundees-registrars-office '''Dundee Regisrar's Office'''] |
| | *[https://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/dundee-registrars-office/birth-death-marriage-and-civil-partnership-certificates '''Dundee Order Copies of Certificates'''] |
