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== Archives ==
== Archives ==
 
'''For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the [[Scotland Archives and Libraries|Scotland Archives and Libraries]] page.'''<br>
'''Ayrshire Archives'''<br>Ayrshire Archives HQ<br>Watson Peat Building<br>Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5HW UK<br>Telephone: 01292 521819<br>
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Email: [mailto:archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.ayrshirearchives.org.uk/ Ayrshire Archives]
'''Ayrshire Archives'''<br>Ayrshire Archives HQ<br>South Harbour Street,<br>Ayr, KA7 1JA Scotland<br><br>Telephone: 01292-616260.<br>
 
Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk<br>[https://www.ayrshirearchives.org.uk/ Website]
:Ayrshire Archives is the local authority archive service for South Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council, and North Ayrshire Council. The Ayrshire Archives Service was established in 1996 by the three Ayrshire councils to preserve and make accessible Ayrshire’s documentary heritage. The archive service looks after and provides access to records of historical importance belonging to the three local authorities and their predecessors, as well as private records that relate to the historical development of Ayrshire and Arran. Ayrshire Archives covers the whole of Ayrshire including the Cumbraes and Arran and our collections are located at various repositories across Ayrshire.
:'''Ayrshire Archives is the local authority archive service for South Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and North Ayrshire Council. Ayrshire Archives covers the whole of Ayrshire including the Cumbraes and Arran and our collections are located at various repositories across Ayrshire. The archive service looks after and provides access to records of historical importance belonging to the three local authorities and their predecessors, as well as private records that relate to the historical development of Ayrshire and Arran.'''
 
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'''East Ayrshire Archives'''<br>Burns Monument Centre<br>Kay Park<br>Kilmarnock KA3 7RU UK<br>Telephone: 01563 576695/576696<br>
'''Burns Monument Centre (East Ayrshire Archives)'''<br>Kay Park<br>Kilmarnock KA3 7RU UK<br><br>Phone: 01292 616260<br>
Email: [mailto:info@burnsmonumentcentre.co.uk info@burnsmonumentcentre.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=landing&id=8&sid=53&mid=65 East Ayrshire Archives]
Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
 
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'''North Ayrshire Archives'''<br>The Heritage Centre<br>Manse Street<br>Saltcoats KA21 5AA UK<br>Telephone: 01294 464174<br>
'''Townhouse (North Ayrshire Archives)'''<br>66 High Street<br>Irvine KA12 0AZ UK<br><br>Phone: 01292 616260<br>Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk<br>
Email: [mailto:naheritage@north-ayrshire.gov.uk naheritage@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-north-ayrshire-heritage-centre-p255041 North Ayrshire Archives]
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== Libraries ==
== Libraries ==
 
*[https://eastayrshireleisure.com/libraries/your-local-library/ '''East Ayrshire Libraries''']
=== East Ayrshire Council ===
*[https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/find-a-library.aspx '''North Ayrshire Libraries''']
 
*[https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/25505/Library-opening-hours '''South Ayrshire Libraries''']
'''Auchinleck Community Library'''<br>Well Road<br>Auchinleck, East Ayrshire KA18 2JY UK<br>Telephone: 01290 428450<br>
Email: [mailto:auchinleck.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk auchinleck.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=39 Auchinleck Community Library]
 
'''Burns Monument Centre'''<br>Kay Park<br>Kilmarnock KA3 7RU UK<br>Telephone: 01563 553654<br>
Email: [mailto:info@burnsmonumentcentre.co.uk info@burnsmonumentcentre.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=landing&id=6&sid=140&mid=163 Burns Monument Centre]
 
'''Crosshouse Community Library'''<br>Crosshouse Area Centre<br>Annandale Gardens<br>Crosshouse KA2 0LE UK<br<Telephone: 01563 503290<br>
Email: [mailto:Crosshouse.Library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk Crosshouse.Library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=42 Crosshouse Community Library]
 
'''Cumnock Community Library'''<br>Rothesay House<br>1 Greenholm Road<br>Cumnock KA18 1LH UK<br>Telephone: 01290 427710<br>
Email: [mailto:cumnock.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk cumnock.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=43 Cumnock Community Library]
 
'''Darvel Community Library'''<br>Town Hall<br>10-12 West Main Street<br>Darvel KA17 0AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01563 503096<br>
Email: [mailto:DarvelLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk DarvelLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=46 Darvel Community Library]
 
'''Dick Institute'''<br>Elmbank Ave<br>Kilmarnock KA1 3BU UK<br>Telephone: 01563 554300<br>
Email: [mailto:DickInstituteLendingLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk DickInstituteLendingLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=landing&id=6&sid=146&mid=169&_ga=2.146832880.659670163.1530220487-187114592.1530220487 Dick Institute]
 
'''Drongan Community Library'''<br>Community Wing<br>Millmannoch Avenue<br>Drongan KA6 7BY UK<br>Telephone: 01563 503099<br>
Email: [mailto:drongan.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk drongan.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=47 Drongan Community Library]
 
'''Galston Community Library'''<br>24 Henrietta Street<br>Galston KA4 8HQ UK<br>Telephone: 01563 821994<br>
Email: [mailto:galstonlibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk galstonlibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=48 Galston Community Library]
 
'''Mauchline Library'''<br>Burns House Museum<br>Castle St<br>Mauchline KA5 5BZ UK<br>Telephone: 01290 550045<br>
Email: [mailto:BurnsHouse.MuseumandLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk BurnsHouse.MuseumandLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=landing&id=6&sid=151&mid=174 Mauchline Library]
 
'''Newmilns Community Library'''<br>4 Craigview Road<br>Newmilns KA16 9DQ UK<br>Telephone: 01563 576647<br>
Email: [mailto:Newmilns.Library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk Newmilns.Library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=54 Newmilns Community Library]
 
'''Patna Community Library'''<br>Whitehill Avenue<br>Patna KA6 7LY UK<br>Telephone: 01563 503019<br>
Email: [mailto:patna.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk patna.library@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=56 Patna Community Library]
 
'''Stewarton Community Library'''<br>Stewarton Area Centre<br>Avenue Street<br>Stewarton KA3 5AP UK<br>Telephone: 01563 553670<br>
Email: [mailto:stewartonlibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk stewartonlibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=57 Stewarton Community Library]
 
'''Whatriggs Community Library'''<br>Whatriggs Primary School<br>79 Whatriggs Rd<br>Kilmarnock KA1 3RB UK<br>Telephone: 01563 503095<br>
Email: [mailto:WhatriggsLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk WhatriggsLibrary@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=venuedetail&id=6&venueid=40 Whatriggs Community Library]
 
=== North Ayrshire Council ===
 
'''Ardrossan Library'''<br>39-41Princes Street<br>Ardrossan KA22 8BT UK<br>Telephone: 01294 469682<br>
Email: [mailto:ardrossanlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk ardrossanlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000076 Ardrossan Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://ardrossan.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/ardrossan-library-17059975.html Ardrossan Library]
 
'''Beattie Library (Stevenston)'''<br>1 Main Street<br>Stevenston KA20 3AB UK<br>Telephone: 01294 469535<br>
Email: [mailto:stevenstonlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk stevenstonlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000078 Beattie Library (Stevenston)]<br>
Website #2: [http://letsgeton.digitalscotland.org/view/location/beattie-library-stevenston Beattie Library (Stevenston)]
 
'''Beith Library'''<br>39-41 Main Street<br>Beith KA15 2AD UK<br>Telephone: 01505 503613<br>
Email: [mailto:beithlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk beithlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000079 Beith Library]<br>
Website #2: [http://letsgeton.digitalscotland.org/view/location/beith-library Beith Library]
 
'''Bourtreehill Library'''<br>Cheviot Way<br>Bourtreehill South<br>Irvine KA11 1JU UK<br>Telephone: 01294 216958<br>
Email: [mailto:bourtreehilllibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk bourtreehilllibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000080 Bourtreehill Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://librarytechnology.org/library/33307 Bourtreehill Library]
 
'''Dalry Library'''<br>14-16 The Cross<br>Dalry KA24 5AW UK<br>Telephone: 01294 833196<br>
Email: [mailto:dalrylibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk dalrylibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000081 Dalry Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://librarytechnology.org/library/33308 Dalry Library]
 
'''Dreghorn Library'''<br>21 Main Street<br>Dreghorn, Irvine KA11 4AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01294 211072<br>
Email: [mailto:dreghornlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk dreghornlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000082 Dreghorn Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://librarytechnology.org/library/33309 Dreghorn Library]
 
'''Fairlie Library'''<br>Village Hall<br>72 Main Road<br>Fairlie, Largs KA29 0AD UK<br>Telephone: 01475 568707<br>
Email: [mailto:fairlielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk fairlielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000083 Fairlie Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.netmums.com/west-scotland/local/view/places-to-go/libraries/north-ayrshire-fairlie-library Fairlie Library]
 
'''Irvine Library'''<br>168 High Street<br>Irvine KA12 8AN UK<br>Telephone: 01294 271295<br>
Email: [mailto:irvinelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk irvinelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000085 Irvine Library]<br>
Website #2: [http://letsgeton.digitalscotland.org/view/location/irvine-library Irvine Library]
 
'''Kilbirnie Library'''<br>6 Avils Place<br>Kilbirnie KA25 6BL UK<br>Telephone: 01505 684218<br>
Email: [mailto:kilbirnielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk kilbirnielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000086 Kilbirnie Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.netmums.com/west-scotland/local/view/places-to-go/libraries/north-ayrshire-kilbirnie-library Kilbirnie Library]
 
'''Kilwinning Library'''<br>St Winnings Lane<br>Kilwinning KA13 6EP UK<br>Telephone: 01294 554699<br>
Email: [mailto:kilwinninglibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk kilwinninglibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000087 Kilwinning Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://kilwinning.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/kilwinning-library-17158977.html Kilwinning Library]
 
'''Largs Library'''<br>26 Allanpark Street<br>Largs KA30 9AG UK<br>Telephone: 01475 673309<br>
Email: [mailto:largslibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk largslibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000088 Largs Library]<br>
Website #2: [http://letsgeton.digitalscotland.org/view/location/largs-library Largs Library]
 
'''Millport Library'''<br>Garrison House<br>The Garrison<br>Millport, Isle Of Cumbrae KA28 0DG UK<br>Telephone: 01475 530742<br>
Email: [mailto:millportlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk millportlibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000272 Millport Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.netmums.com/west-scotland/local/view/places-to-go/libraries/north-ayrshire-millport-library Millport Library]
 
'''Saltcoats Library'''<br>Springvale Place<br>Saltcoats KA21 5LS UK<br>Telephone: 01294 469546<br>
Email: [mailto:saltcoatslibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk saltcoatslibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000090 Saltcoats Library]<br>
Website #2: [http://letsgeton.digitalscotland.org/view/location/saltcoats-library Saltcoats Library]
 
'''Skelmorlie Library'''<br>Skelmorlie Community Centre<br>8 Skelmorlie Castle Road<br>Skelmorlie PA17 5AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01475 520493<br>
Email: [mailto:skelmorlielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk skelmorlielibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000091 Skelmorlie Library]<br>
Website #2: [http://letsgeton.digitalscotland.org/view/location/skelmorlie-library Skelmorlie Library]
 
'''Springside Library'''<br>Springside Community Centre<br>Overtoun Road<br>Springside, Irvine KA11 3BG UK<br>Telephone: 01294 215411<br>
Email: [mailto:springsidelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk springsidelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000092 Springside Library]<br>
Website #2: [http://letsgeton.digitalscotland.org/view/location/springside-library Springside Library]
 
'''West Kilbride Library'''<br>Halfway Street<br>West Kilbride KA23 9EQ UK<br>Telephone: 01294 822987<br>
Email: [mailto:westkilbridelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk westkilbridelibrary@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.maps.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Sites/Council_Buildings/?query=Council_Buildings_All_9364,BUILDING_REF,10000093 West Kilbride Library]<br>
Website #2: [https://www.netmums.com/west-scotland/local/view/places-to-go/libraries/north-ayrshire-west-kilbride-library West Kilbride Library]
 
=== South Ayrshire Council ===
 
'''Alloway Library'''<br>Doonholm Road<br>Ayr KA7 4QQ UK<br>Telephone: 01292 442395<br>
Email: [mailto:Alloway.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Alloway.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/alloway-library.aspx Alloway Library]
 
'''Ballantrae Library'''<br>The Hall<br>Ballantrae KA26 0NB UK<br>Telephone: 01465 831521<br>
Email: [mailto:Ballantrae.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Ballantrae.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/ballantrae-library.aspx Ballantrae Library]
 
'''Carnegie Library'''<br>12 Main Street<br>Ayr KA8 8EB UK<br>Telephone: 01292 286385<br>
Email: [mailto:carnegie.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk carnegie.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/carnegie-library.aspx Carnegie Library]
 
'''Forehill Library'''<br>31 Mount Oliphant Crescent<br>Ayr KA7 3EN UK<br>Telephone: 01292 265591<br>
Email: [mailto:Forehill.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Forehill.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/forehill-library.aspx Forehill Library]
 
'''Girvan Library'''<br>Montgomerie Street<br>Girvan KA26 9HE UK<br>Telephone: 01465 712813<br>
Email: [mailto:Girvan.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Girvan.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/girvan-library.aspx Girvan Library]
 
'''John Rodie Library'''<br>39 Annbank Road<br>Mossblown KA6 5DZ UK<br>Telephone: 01292 520792<br>
Email: [mailto:JohnRodie.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk JohnRodie.Library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/mossblown-library.aspx John Rodie Library]
 
'''Maybole Library'''<br>1 High Street<br>Maybole KA19 7AB UK<br>Telephone: 01655 883044<br>
Email: [mailto:Maybole@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Maybole@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/maybole-library.aspx Maybole Library]
 
'''Prestwick Library'''<br>14 Kyle Street<br>Prestwick KA9 1PQ UK<br>Telephone: 01292 476769<br>
Email: [mailto:prestwick.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk prestwick.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/prestwick-library.aspx Prestwick Library]
 
'''Symington Library'''<br>Brewlands Road<br>Symington KA1 5QZ UK<br>Telephone: 01563 830066<br>
Email: [mailto:Symington.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Symington.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/symington-library.aspx Symington Library]
 
'''Tarbolton Library'''<br>Tarbolton Community Campus<br>Montgomerie Street<br>Tarbolton KA5 5QA UK<br>Telephone: 01292 541211<br>
Email: [mailto:Tarbolton.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Tarbolton.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/tarbolton-library.aspx Tarbolton Library]
 
'''Troon Library'''<br>5 South Beach<br>Troon KA10 6EF UK<br>Telephone: 01292 315352<br>
Email: [mailto:Troon.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Troon.library@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/libraries/branches/troon-library.aspx Troon Library]


== Museums ==
== Museums ==
 
[https://www.google.com/search?q=ayrshire+museums&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=ayrshire+museums&aqs=chrome.0.0i20i263i512j0i22i30l9.11470j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 '''Ayrshire Museums''']
'''Dick Institute'''<br>Elmbank Ave<br>Kilmarnock KA1 3BU UK<br>Telephone: 01563 554300<br>
==Register Offices==
Email: [mailto:boxoffice@east-ayrshire.gov.uk boxoffice@east-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://eastayrshireleisure.com/index.php?a=landing&id=5&sid=68&mid=29 Dick Institute]<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.
Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-dick-institute-p251391 Dick Institute]
*[https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/CouncilAndGovernment/BirthMarriageAndDeath/Registrationofficecontactdetails.aspx  '''East Ayrshire Registration Office''']
 
*[https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/CouncilAndGovernment/BirthMarriageAndDeath/Certificates/Certificates-for-Birth-Death-Marriage-and-Civil-Partnership.aspx  '''East Ayrshire Request a Copy Certificate]
'''Largs Museum'''<br>Kirkgate House<br>Manse Ct<br>Largs KA30 8AW UK<br>Telephone: 01475 687081<br>
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Email: [mailto:lauracurrie@fastmail.fm lauracurrie@fastmail.fm]<br>Website: [http://www.largsonline.co.uk/museum.html Largs Museum]<br>
*[https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/contact-us/registration-offices.aspx '''North Ayrshire Registration Office''']
Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/largs-museum-p872071 Largs Museum]
*[https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/births-marriages-and-deaths/copy-of-certificate.aspx '''North Ayrshire Request a Copy Certificate]
 
*[https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/births-marriages-and-deaths/family-records.aspx '''Family records''']
'''McKechnie Institute'''<br>Dalrymple St<br>Girvan KA26 9AE UK<br>Telephone: 01465 713643<br>
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Email: [mailto:Keir.Murray@south-ayrshire.gov.uk Keir.Murray@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>Email #2: [mailto:rozelle.house@south-ayrshire.gov.uk rozelle.house@south-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
*[https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/30002/Contact-the-Registrars-team '''South Ayrshire Registration Office''']
Website: [https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/galleries/mckechnie/ McKechnie Institute]
*[https://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/29997/Order-a-certificate '''South Ayrshire Request a Copy Certificate]
 
'''Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume'''<br>1 Dalry Rd<br>Kilwinning KA13 6PL UK<br>Telephone: 01294 552448<br>
Email: [mailto:admin@dalgarvenmill.org.uk admin@dalgarvenmill.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dalgarvenmill.org.uk/ Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and Costume]
 
'''North Ayrshire Heritage Centre'''<br>12 Manse St<br>Saltcoats KA21 5AA UK<br>Telephone: 01294 464174<br>
Email: [mailto:naheritage@north-ayrshire.gov.uk naheritage@north-ayrshire.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/the-north-ayrshire-heritage-centre-p255041 North Ayrshire Heritage Centre]
 
'''Robert Burns Birthplace Museum'''<br>Murdoch's Lone<br>Alloway, Ayr KA7 4PQ UK<br>Telephone: 01292 443700<br>
Email: [mailto:burns@nts.org.uk burns@nts.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.burnsmuseum.org.uk/ Robert Burns Birthplace Museum]
 
'''West Kilbride Museum'''<br>West Kilbride Village Hall<br>1 Arthur Street<br>West Kilbride KA23 9EN UK<br>Telephone: 01924 824867<br>
Email: [mailto:admin@westkilbridemuseum.org.uk admin@westkilbridemuseum.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.westkilbridemuseum.org.uk/ West Kilbride Museum]
 
For a long list of Ayrshire museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Scotland List of museums in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll down to East, North, and South Ayrshire.
 
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Ayrshire Archives
Ayrshire Archives HQ
South Harbour Street,
Ayr, KA7 1JA Scotland

Telephone: 01292-616260.
Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Website

Ayrshire Archives is the local authority archive service for South Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and North Ayrshire Council. Ayrshire Archives covers the whole of Ayrshire including the Cumbraes and Arran and our collections are located at various repositories across Ayrshire. The archive service looks after and provides access to records of historical importance belonging to the three local authorities and their predecessors, as well as private records that relate to the historical development of Ayrshire and Arran.

Burns Monument Centre (East Ayrshire Archives)
Kay Park
Kilmarnock KA3 7RU UK

Phone: 01292 616260
Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk


Townhouse (North Ayrshire Archives)
66 High Street
Irvine KA12 0AZ UK

Phone: 01292 616260
Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk


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Ayrshire Museums

Register Offices[edit | edit source]

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