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

Archives

Highland Archive Centre (Tasglann na Gàidhealtachd)
Bught Road
Inverness IV3 5SS UK
Telephone: 01463 256444
Email: archives@highlifehighland.com
Website

The Highland Archive Centre at Bught Road, Inverness is responsible for collecting, preserving, and making accessible, archives relating to the history of the Highlands. The archive collections at the Highland Archive Centre date from the 14th century to the present day covering the counties of Inverness, Nairn, Ross and Cromarty, and Sutherland.

Lochaber Archive Centre (Tasglann Loch Abar)
Alexander Ross House
Achintore Road
Fort William PH33 6RQ UK
Telephone: 01463 256444
Email: lochaber.archives@highlifehighland.com
Website: Website

As part of the Highland Archive Service, the Lochaber Archive Centre at Fort William is responsible for locating, preserving and making accessible documents relating to all aspects of Highland history. The Lochaber Archive Centre collects and preserves archives relating to Lochaber, dating from the 17th century to the present.

Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre (Tasglann an Eilein Sgitheanaich & Loch Aillse)
Elgin Hostel
Dunvegan Road
Portree IV51 9EE UK
Telephone: 01478 614078
Email: skyeandlochalsh.archives@highlifehighland.com
Website

As part of the Highland Archive Service, the Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre in Portree is responsible for archives relating to Skye and Lochalsh. The records date from the 17th century to the present, and are strongest from the mid-19th century.

Libraries

Museums

Museums Within Highland Council

Register Offices

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.

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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 ==
 '''Highland Archive Centre (Tasglann na Gàidhealtachd)'''<br>Bught Road<br>Inverness IV3 5SS UK<br>Telephone: 01463 256444<br>
-Email: [mailto:archives@highlifehighland.com archives@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/highland-archive-centre/ Highland Archive Centre]
+Email: [mailto:archives@highlifehighland.com archives@highlifehighland.com]<br>[https://www.highlifehighland.com/highland-archive-centre/ Website]
 :The Highland Archive Centre at Bught Road, Inverness is responsible for collecting, preserving, and making accessible, archives relating to the history of the Highlands. The archive collections at the Highland Archive Centre date from the 14th century to the present day covering the counties of Inverness, Nairn, Ross and Cromarty, and Sutherland.
+-----
 '''Lochaber Archive Centre (Tasglann Loch Abar)'''<br>Alexander Ross House<br>Achintore Road<br>Fort William PH33 6RQ UK<br>Telephone: 01463 256444<br>
-Email: [mailto:lochaber.archives@highlifehighland.com lochaber.archives@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/lochaber-archive-centre/ Lochaber Archive Centre]
+Email: [mailto:lochaber.archives@highlifehighland.com lochaber.archives@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/lochaber-archive-centre/ Website]
 :As part of the Highland Archive Service, the Lochaber Archive Centre at Fort William is responsible for locating, preserving and making accessible documents relating to all aspects of Highland history. The Lochaber Archive Centre collects and preserves archives relating to Lochaber, dating from the 17th century to the present.
+----
 '''Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre (Tasglann an Eilein Sgitheanaich & Loch Aillse)'''<br>Elgin Hostel<br>Dunvegan Road<br>Portree IV51 9EE UK<br>Telephone: 01478 614078<br>
 Email: [mailto:skyeandlochalsh.archives@highlifehighland.com skyeandlochalsh.archives@highlifehighland.com]<br>
-Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/skye-and-lochalsh-archive-centre/ Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre]
+[https://www.highlifehighland.com/skye-and-lochalsh-archive-centre/ Website]
 :As part of the Highland Archive Service, the Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre in Portree is responsible for archives relating to Skye and Lochalsh.  The records date from the 17th century to the present, and are strongest from the mid-19th century.
 == Libraries ==
+*[https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/ '''Highland Council Libraries''']
-'''Ardersier Library'''<br>Station Road<br>Ardersier IV2 7SU UK<br>Telephone: 01667 460397<br>
+*[https://librarytechnology.org/libraries/map.pl?OrgName=High%20Life%20Highland%20Libraries '''Map of Libraries: the library organization is High Life Highland Libraries ''']
-Email: [mailto:ardersier.library@highlifehighland.com ardersier.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/ardersier-library/ Ardersier Library]
-'''Ardnamurchan Community Library'''<br>Ardnamurchan High School<br>Strontian<br>Acharaile PH36 4JA UK<br>Telephone: 01397 709226<br>
-Email: [mailto:ardnamurchan.library@highlifehighland.com ardnamurchan.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>
-Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/ardnamurchan-community-library/ Ardnamurchan Community Library]
-'''Aviemore Library'''<br>Muirton<br>Aviemore PH22 1SF UK<br>Telephone: 01479 813141<br>
-Email: [mailto:aviemore.library@highlifehighland.com aviemore.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/aviemore-library/ Aviemore Library]
-'''Badenoch Library'''<br>Badenoch Centre<br>Spey Street<br>Kingussie PH21 1EH UK<br>Telephone: 01540 661596<br>
-Email: [mailto:badenoch.library@highlifehighland.com badenoch.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/badenoch-library/ Badenoch Library]
-'''Beauly Library'''<br>Station Road<br>Beauly IV4 7EH UK<br>Telephone: 01463 782930<br>
-Email: [mailto:beauly.library@highlifehighland.com beauly.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/beauly-library/ Beauly Library]
-'''Broadford Library'''<br>Old Quarry Industrial Estate<br>Broadford, Isle of Skye IV49 9AB UK<br>Telephone: 01471 820522<br>
-Email: [mailto:broadford.library@highlifehighland.com broadford.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/broadford-library/ Broadford Library]
-'''Caol Library'''<br>Glenkingie St<br>Caol<br>Fort William PH33 7DP UK<br>Telephone: 01397 709643<br>
-Email: [mailto:caol.library@highlifehighland.com caol.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/caol-library/ Caol Library]
-'''Castlebay Community Library'''<br>Castlebay School<br>Castlebay, Isle of Barra HS9 5XD UK<br>Telephone: 01871 817200<br>
-Email: [mailto:castlebaylibrary@cne-siar.gov.uk castlebaylibrary@cne-siar.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/libraries-and-archives/leabharlannan-nan-eilean-siar/your-library/castlebay-community-library/ Castlebay Community Library]
-'''Culloden Library'''<br>Keppoch Rd<br>Culloden<br>Inverness IV2 7LL UK<br>Telephone: 01397 709643<br>
-Email: [mailto:culloden.library@highlifehighland.com culloden.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/culloden-library/ Culloden Library]
-'''Daliburgh Library'''<br>Daliburgh<br>Isle Of South Uist HS8 5SS UK<br>Telephone: 01878 700882<br>
-Website: [https://www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/visitor-info/daliburgh-library-p525331 Daliburgh Library]
-'''Fort William Library'''<br>2 High Street<br>Fort William PH33 6EU UK<br>Telephone: 01397 703552<br>
-Email: [mailto:fortwilliam.library@highlifehighland.com fortwilliam.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/fort-william-library/ Fort William Library]
-'''Glenurquhart Library and Learning Centre'''<br>Glen Urquhart High School<br>Drumnadrochit<br>Inverness IV63 6XA UK<br>Telephone: 01456 459223<br>
-Email: [mailto:glenurquhart.library@highlifehighland.com glenurquhart.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>
-Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/glenurquhart-library-and-learning-centre/ Glenurquhart Library and Learning Centre]
-'''Inshes Library'''<br>Inshes Road<br>Inverness IV2 3RF UK<br>Telephone: 01463 725928<br>
-Email: [mailto:inshes.library@highlifehighland.com inshes.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/inshes-library/ Inshes Library]
-'''Inverness Library'''<br>Farraline Park<br>Inverness IV1 1NH UK<br>Telephone: 01463 236463<br>
-Email: [mailto:inverness.library@highlifehighland.com inverness.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/inverness-library/ Inverness Library]
-'''Kinlochleven Community Library'''<br>Riverside Rd<br>Kinlochleven PH50 4QH UK<br>Telephone: 01855 832047<br>
-Email: [mailto:kinlochleven.library@highlifehighland.com kinlochleven.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>
-Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/kinlochleven-community-library/ Kinlochleven Community Library]
-'''Knoydart Library'''<br>The Store<br>Inverie<br>Knoydart, Mallaig PH41 4PL UK<br>Telephone: 01687 460253<br>
-Email: [mailto:knoydart.library@highlifehighland.com knoydart.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/knoydart-library/ Knoydart Library]
-'''Lionacleit Community Library'''<br>Sgoil Lionacleit<br>Lionacleit, Isle of Benbecula HS7 5PJ UK<br>Telephone: 01870 603691<br>
-Email: [mailto:LionacleitLibrary@cne-siar.gov.uk LionacleitLibrary@cne-siar.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/libraries-and-archives/leabharlannan-nan-eilean-siar/your-library/lionacleit-community-library/ Lionacleit Community Library]
-'''Mallaig Library'''<br>Mallaig & Morar Community Centre<br>A830<br>West Bay, Mallaig PH41 4PX UK<br>Telephone: 01687 460097<br>
-Email: [mailto:mallaig.library@highlifehighland.com mallaig.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/mallaig-library/ Mallaig Library]
-'''Portree Community Library'''<br>Viewfield Rd<br>Portree IV51 9ET UK<br>Telephone: 01478 614823<br>
-Email: [mailto:portree.library@highlifehighland.com portree.library@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/portree-library/ Portree Community Library]
-For a list of Inverness-shire libraries, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_libraries_in_Scotland List of libraries in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll down to Eilean Siar and Highland.  The parishes in historic Inverness-shire are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Inverness-shire,_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].
 == Museums ==
+*[https://www.google.com/search?q=museums+highlands+scotland&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS809US810&oq=museums+in+highlannds+UK&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i546i649j0i546l2.16641j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 '''Museums Within Highland Council''']
-'''Clan Cameron Museum'''<br>Achnacarry<br>Spean Bridge PH34 4EJ UK<br>Telephone: 07900 217975<br>
+==Register Offices==
-Email: [mailto:curator@clancameronmuseum.co.uk curator@clancameronmuseum.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.clancameronmuseum.co.uk/ Clan Cameron 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.
+*[https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/640/birth_marriage_and_death '''Find a Registration Office''']
-'''Clan Macpherson Museum'''<br>Main Street<br>Newtonmore PH20 1DE UK<br>Telephone: 01540 673332<br>
+*[https://www.highland.gov.uk/info/640/birth_marriage_and_death/466/birth_death_and_marriage_certificates '''How to Get a Copy Certificate''']
-Email: [mailto:Museum@clan-macpherson.org Museum@clan-macpherson.org]<br>Website: [http://www.clan-macpherson.org/museum/ Clan Macpherson Museum]
-'''Glengarry Heritage Centre'''<br>Glengarry Community Hall<br>Invergarry PH35 4HG UK<br>Telephone: 01809 501424/501421<br>
-Email: [mailto:glengarryheritage@outlook.com glengarryheritage@outlook.com]<br>Website: [http://www.glengarryheritagecentre.com/ Glengarry Heritage Centre]
-'''Highland Folk Museum'''<br>Newtonmore PH20 1AY UK<br>Telephone: 01540 673551<br>
-Email: [mailto:highland.folk@highlifehighland.com highland.folk@highlifehighland.com]<br>Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/highlandfolkmuseum/ Highland Folk Museum]
-'''Inverness Museum and Art Gallery'''<br>Castle Wynd<br>Inverness IV2 3EB UK<br>Telephone: 01463 237114<br>
-Email: [mailto:Inverness.museum@highlifehighland.com Inverness.museum@highlifehighland.com]<br>
-Website: [https://www.highlifehighland.com/inverness-museum-and-art-gallery/ Inverness Museum and Art Gallery]
-'''Kildonan Museum'''<br>Isle of South Uist HS8 5RZ UK<br>Telephone: 01878 710343<br>
-Email: [mailto:admin@kildonanmuseum.co.uk admin@kildonanmuseum.co.uk]<br>Website: [https://kildonanmuseum.co.uk/ Kildonan Museum]
-'''Land, Sea and Islands Centre'''<br>Arisaig PH39 4NU UK<br>Telephone: 01687 450771<br>
-Email: [mailto:lsic@arisaigcommunitytrust.org.uk lsic@arisaigcommunitytrust.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.arisaiginfo.org.uk/ Land, Sea and Islands Centre]
-'''Mallaig Heritage Centre'''<br>Station Road<br>Mallaig PH41 4PY UK<br>Telephone: 01687 462085<br>
-Email: [mailto:curator@mallaigheritage.co.uk curator@mallaigheritage.co.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.mallaigheritage.org.uk/ Mallaig Heritage Centre]<br>
-Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/mallaig-heritage-centre-p247441 Mallaig Heritage Centre]
-'''Museum nan Eilean'''<br>Sgoil Lionacleit<br>Isle of Benbecula HS7 5PJ UK<br>Telephone: 01870 603692<br>
-Email: [mailto:museumU&B@cne-siar.gov.uk museumU&B@cne-siar.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/leisure-sport-and-culture/museum-nan-eilean/museum-nan-eilean-uist-and-barra/ Museum nan Eilean]
-'''Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum & Arts Centre'''<br>Lochmaddy, North Uist HS6 5AA UK<br>Telephone: 01870 603970<br>
-Email: [mailto:info@taigh-chearsabhagh.org info@taigh-chearsabhagh.org]<br>Website: [https://www.taigh-chearsabhagh.org/ Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum & Arts Centre]
-'''West Highland Museum'''<br>Cameron Square<br>Fort William PH33 6AJ UK<br>Telephone: 01397 702169<br>
-Email: [mailto:info@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk info@westhighlandmuseum.org.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.westhighlandmuseum.org.uk/ West Highland Museum]
-For a list of Inverness-shire museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Scotland List of museums in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll down to Highland.  In addition, scroll to Outer Hebrides.  The parishes in historic Inverness-shire are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Inverness-shire,_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].
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