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Archives and Libraries

For a list of archives and libraries on the national level, go to the Scotland Archives and Libraries page.

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[edit | edit source]

Stirling Council Archives
5 Borrowmeadow Road
Stirling FK7 7UW UK

Telephone: 01786 450745
Email: archive@stirling.gov.uk
Website

East Dunbartonshire Archives (EDLC)
William Patrick Library
2-4 West High Street
Kirkintilloch G66 1AD UK

Telephone: 01417 773142
Email: archives@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
Website

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.

Falkirk Archives
Callendar House
Callendar Park
Falkirk FK1 1YR UK

Telephone: 01324 503779
Email: archives@falkirkcommunitytrust.org
Website

North Lanarkshire Archives
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
High Road
Motherwell ML1 3HU UK

Telephone: 01698 274597
Email: HeritageCentre@culturenl.co.uk
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[edit | edit source]

Museums[edit | edit source]

Register Offices[edit | edit source]

At 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.

Stirlingshire Registration Offices

Falkirk Registration Office
Falkirk how to get a copy certificate

East Dunbartonshire Registration Services are provided from the Community Hubs in Kirkintilloch, Bishopbriggs, Bearsden, and Lennoxtown'
Obtaining a certificate of birth, death, marriage and civil partnership

North Lanarkshire Area Registration Service
Copy certificates can only be purchased by telephone or email. See contact information using the above link.

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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>
+----
+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 ==
+'''Stirling Council Archives'''<br>5 Borrowmeadow Road<br>Stirling FK7 7UW UK<br><br>Telephone: 01786 450745<br>
-'''Falkirk Archives'''<br>Callendar House<br>Callendar Park<br>Falkirk FK1 1YR UK<br>Telephone: 01324 503779<br>
+Email: [mailto:archive@stirling.gov.uk archive@stirling.gov.uk]<br>[https://my.stirling.gov.uk/archives Website]
-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>
-: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.
+Email: [mailto:archives@eastdunbarton.gov.uk archives@eastdunbarton.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.edlc.co.uk/heritage-arts/archives Website]
+: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.
-'''Stirling Council Archives'''<br>5 Borrowmeadow Road<br>Stirling FK7 7UW UK<br>Telephone: 01786 450745<br>
+-----
-Email: [mailto:archive@stirling.gov.uk archive@stirling.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/archives Stirling Council Archives]
+'''Falkirk Archives'''<br>Callendar House<br>Callendar Park<br>Falkirk FK1 1YR UK<br><br>Telephone: 01324 503779<br>
+Email: [mailto:archives@falkirkcommunitytrust.org archives@falkirkcommunitytrust.org]<br>[http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/heritage/archives/default.aspx Website]
-: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 ==
+*[https://www.stirling.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/libraries-and-archives/libraries/libraries-in-stirling/list-of-libraries/ '''Stirlingshire Libraries''']
-'''Craighead Library'''<br>20 Craighead Road<br>Milton of Campsie G66 8DL UK<br>Telephone: 01360 311925<br>
+*[https://www.edlc.co.uk/libraries/opening-hours '''East Dunbartonshire Libraries''']
-Email: [mailto:libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edlc.co.uk/libraries/your-local-library/craighead Craighead Library]
+*[https://www.falkirkleisureandculture.org/learning/libraries/our-libraries/ '''Falkirk Libraries''']
+*[https://culturenl.co.uk/libraries/your-library/ '''North Lanarkshire Libraries''']
-'''Kilsyth Library'''<br>Burngreen<br>Kilsyth G65 0HT UK<br>Telephone: 01236 632880<br>
-Email: [mailto:kilsythlibrary@culturenl.co.uk kilsythlibrary@culturenl.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://culturenl.co.uk/libraries/your-library/kilsyth-library/ Kilsyth Library]
-'''Lennoxtown Library'''<br>46 Main Street<br>Lennoxtown G66 7JJ UK<br>Telephone: 0141 777 3151<br>
-Email: [mailto:libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk libraries@eastdunbarton.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.edlc.co.uk/libraries/your-local-library/lennoxtown Lennoxtown Library]
-=== Falkirk Community Trust ===
-'''Bonnybridge Library'''<br>Bridge Street<br>Bonnybridge FK4 1AD UK<br>Telephone: 01324 503295<br>
-Email: [mailto:bonnybridgelibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org bonnybridgelibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org]<br>
-Website: [http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/venues/bonnybridge-library/default.aspx Bonnybridge Library]
-'''Denny Library'''<br>Davies Row<br>Denny FK6 6FA UK<br>Telephone: 01324 504242<br>
-Email: [mailto:dennylibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org dennylibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org]<br>Website: [http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/venues/denny-library/default.aspx Denny Library]
-'''Falkirk Library'''<br>Hope Street<br>Falkirk FK1 5AU UK<br>Telephone: 01324 503605<br>
-Email: [mailto:falkirklibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org falkirklibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org]<br>Website: [http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/venues/falkirk-library/default.aspx Falkirk Library]
-'''Grangemouth Library'''<br>Bo'ness Road<br>Grangemouth FK3 8AG UK<br>Telephone: 01324 504690<br>
-Email: [mailto:grangemouthlibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org grangemouthlibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org]<br>
-Website: [http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/venues/grangemouth-library/default.aspx Grangemouth Library]
-'''Larbert Library'''<br>22 Hallam Rd<br>Stenhousemuir, Larbert FK5 3BF UK<br>Telephone: 01324 503590<br>
-Email: [mailto:larbertlibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org larbertlibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org]<br>Website: [http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/venues/larbert-library/default.aspx Larbert Library]
-'''Meadowbank Library'''<br>Stevenson Avenue<br>Polmont FK2 0GU UK<br>Telephone: 01324 503870<br>
-Email: [mailto:meadowbanklibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org meadowbanklibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org]<br>
-Website: [http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/venues/meadowbank-library/default.aspx Meadowbank Library]
-'''Slamannan Library'''<br>High Street<br>Slamannan FK1 3EX UK<br>Telephone: 01324 851373<br>
-Email: [mailto:slamannanlibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org slamannanlibrary@falkirkcommunitytrust.org]<br>
-Website: [http://www.falkirkcommunitytrust.org/venues/slamannan-library/default.aspx Slamannan Library]
-=== Stirling Council ===
-'''Balfron Library'''<br>Buchanan Street<br>Balfron G63 OTW UK<br>Telephone: 01360 440407<br>
-Email: [mailto:balfronlibrary@stirling.gov.uk balfronlibrary@stirling.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/list-of-libraries/balfron-library Balfron Library]
-'''Bannockburn Library'''<br>Greenacre Place<br>Bannockburn FK7 8PA UK<br>Telephone: 01786 812286<br>
-Email: [mailto:bannockburnlibrary@stirling.gov.uk bannockburnlibrary@stirling.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/list-of-libraries/bannockburn-library Bannockburn Library]
-'''Bridge of Allan Library'''<br>Fountain Road<br>Bridge of Allan FK9 4AT UK<br>Telephone: 01786 833680<br>
-Email: [mailto:bridgeofallanlibrary@stirling.gov.uk bridgeofallanlibrary@stirling.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/list-of-libraries/bridge-of-allan Bridge of Allan Library]
-'''Cambusbarron Library'''<br>Community Centre<br>Cambusbarron FK7 9NU UK<br>Telephone: 01786 473873<br>
-Email: [mailto:cambusbarronlibrary@stirling.gov.uk cambusbarronlibrary@stirling.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/list-of-libraries/cambusbarron-library Cambusbarron Library]
-'''Central Library'''<br>Corn Exchange Road<br>Stirling FK8 2HX UK<br>Telephone: 01786 237760/237761<br>
-Email: [mailto:centrallibrary@stirling.gov.uk centrallibrary@stirling.gov.uk]<br>Email #2: [mailto:referencelibrary@stirling.gov.uk referencelibrary@stirling.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/list-of-libraries/central-library Central Library]
-'''Cowie Library'''<br>Burns Terrace, Cowie FK7 7BS UK<br>Telephone: 01786 816269<br>
-Email: [mailto:cowielibrary@stirling.gov.uk cowielibrary@stirling.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/list-of-libraries/cowie-library Cowie Library]
-'''Drymen Library'''<br>The Square<br>Drymen G63 OBL UK<br>Telephone: 01360 660751<br>
-Email: [mailto:drymenlibrary@stirling.gov.uk drymenlibrary@stirling.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/list-of-libraries/drymen-library Drymen Library]
-'''Dunblane Library'''<br>The Institute<br>High Street<br>Dunblane FK15 OER UK<br>Telephone: 01786 823125<br>
-Email: [mailto:dunblanelibrary@stirling.gov.uk dunblanelibrary@stirling.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/community-life-and-leisure/libraries-and-archives/list-of-libraries/dunblane-library Dunblane Library]
-'''Fallin Library'''<br>Stirling Road<br>Fallin FK7 7JE UK<br>Telephone: 01786 812492<br>
-Email: [mailto:fallinlibrary@stirling.gov.uk fallinlibrary@stirling.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/list-of-libraries/fallin-library Fallin Library]
-'''Plean Library'''<br>Main Street<br>Plean FK7 8BT UK<br>Telephone: 01786 816319<br>
-Email: [mailto:pleanlibrary@stirling.gov.uk pleanlibrary@stirling.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/list-of-libraries/plean-library Plean Library]
-'''Raploch Xpress Library'''<br>Raploch Community Campus<br>Drip Road<br>Stirling FK8 1SD  UK<br>
-Email: [mailto:libraryheadquarters@stirling.gov.uk libraryheadquarters@stirling.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/list-of-libraries/raploch-express-library Raploch Xpress Library]
-'''St Ninians Library'''<br>Mayfield Centre<br>St. Ninians FK7 ODB UK<br>Telephone: 01786 472069<br>
-Email: [mailto:stninianslibrary@stirling.gov.uk stninianslibrary@stirling.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/list-of-libraries/st-ninians-library St Ninians Library]
-'''Strathblane Library'''<br>Kirkburn Road<br>Strathblane G63 9ED UK<br>Telephone: 01360 770737<br>
-Email: [mailto:strathblanelibrary@stirling.gov.uk strathblanelibrary@stirling.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/list-of-libraries/strathblane-library Strathblane Library]
-For a list of Stirlingshire libraries, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_libraries_in_Scotland List of libraries 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].
 == 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''']
-'''Dunblane Museum'''<br>The Cross<br>Dunblane FK15 0AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01786 825691<br>
+==Register Offices==
-Email: [mailto:customer@hes.scot customer@hes.scot]<br>Website: [https://dunblanemuseum.org.uk/ Dunblane Museum]
+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>
-'''Stirling Smith Museum and Art Gallery'''<br>40 Albert Pl<br>Dumbarton Road<br>Stirling FK8 2RQ UK<br>Telephone: 01786 471917<br>
+<br>
-Email: [mailto:museum@smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.uk museum@smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.smithartgalleryandmuseum.co.uk/ Stirling Smith Museum and Art Gallery]
+[https://www.stirling.gov.uk/births-deaths-and-marriages/find-a-registration-office/ '''Stirlingshire Registration Offices''']
+----
-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/places/registration-office/ '''Falkirk Registration Office''']<br>
+[https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/births-deaths-marriages/certificates-searches/copy-certificates/ '''Falkirk how to get a copy certificate''']
+-----
+'''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''']
+-----
+[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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