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

Archives

Dumfries and Galloway Heritage Service
Ewart Library
Catherine Street
Dumfries DG1 1JB UK

Telephone: 01387 260285
Email: libarchive@dumgal.gov.uk
Website

We hold records that tell the story of over 600 years of Dumfries and Galloway's history. It covers the historic counties of Dumfriesshire, Kirkcudbrightshire, and Wigtownshire, the latter two of which are collectively known as Galloway. It holds official records and those of individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. One of the most popular uses of our archives is for family history and genealogy research. There is a wealth of information available in Dumfries and Galloway to help you find out more about your family's history and trace your ancestors.

Libraries

Dumfries and Galloway Local Libraries

Museums

Dumfries and Galloway Museums

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 ==
-== Archive ==
+'''Dumfries and Galloway Heritage Service'''<br>Ewart Library<br>Catherine Street<br>Dumfries DG1 1JB UK<br><br>Telephone: 01387 260285<br>
+Email: [mailto:libarchive@dumgal.gov.uk libarchive@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/24609/Heritage-Service Website]
-'''Dumfries and Galloway Archives'''<br>Ewart Library<br>Catherine Street<br>Dumfries DG1 1JB UK<br>Telephone: 01387 260285<br>
+:We hold records that tell the story of over 600 years of Dumfries and Galloway's history. It covers the historic counties of '''Dumfriesshire, Kirkcudbrightshire, and Wigtownshire''', the latter two of which are collectively known as Galloway. It holds official records and those of individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. One of the most popular uses of our archives is for family history and genealogy research. There is a wealth of information available in Dumfries and Galloway to help you find out more about your family's history and trace your ancestors.
-Email: [mailto:libarchive@dumgal.gov.uk libarchive@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15308/Local-archives Dumfries and Galloway]
-:We hold records that tell the story of over 600 years of Dumfries and Galloway's history. These include official records and those of individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. One of the most popular uses of our archives is for family history and genealogy research. There is a wealth of information available in Dumfries and Galloway to help you find out more about your family's history and trace your ancestors.
 == Libraries ==
+*[https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15306/Local-libraries '''Dumfries and Galloway Local Libraries''']
-'''Castle Douglas Library'''<br>39 King St<br>Castle Douglas DG7 1AE UK<br>Telephone: 01556 505260/505261<br>
-Email: [mailto:lib.castledouglas@dumgal.gov.uk lib.castledouglas@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15395/DG-Customer-Services-Castle-Douglas Castle Douglas Library]
-'''Gatehouse Library'''<br>63 High Street<br>Gatehouse of Fleet DG7 2HS UK<br>Telephone: 01557 814646<br>
-Email: [mailto:lib.gatehouse@dumgal.gov.uk lib.gatehouse@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15400/DG-Customer-Services-Gatehouse-Library Gatehouse Library]
-'''Dalbeattie Library'''<br>23 High St<br>Dalbeattie DG5 4AD UK<br>Telephone: 01556 610898<br>
-Email: [mailto:customerservicedalbeattie@dumgal.gov.uk customerservicedalbeattie@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15396/DG-Customer-Services-Dalbeattie Dalbeattie Library]<br>Website #2: [https://dalbeattiematters.net/local-services/dalbeattie-library Dalbeattie Library]
-'''Dalry Library'''<br>81 Main Street<br>St John's Town of Dalry<br>Castle Douglas DG7 3UP UK<br>Telephone: 01644 430234<br>
-Email: [mailto:libdalry@dumgal.gov.uk libdalry@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15397/DG-Customer-Services-Dalry-Library Dalry Library]<br>
-Website #2: [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dalry-Library/455899287876933 Dalry Library]
-'''Kirkcudbright Library'''<br>Daar Road Offices<br>Kirkcudbright DG6 4JG UK<br>Telephone: 01557 332516<br>
-Email: [mailto:libkirkcudbright@dumgal.gov.uk libkirkcudbright@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15391/DG-Customer-Services-Kirkcudbright Kirkcudbright Library]<br>
-Website #2: [http://www.kirkcudbright.com/dynamic.asp?ID=8 Kirkcudbright Library]
-For a list of Kirkcudbrightshire libraries, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_libraries_in_Scotland List of libraries in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll down to Dumfries and Galloway.  The parishes in historic Kirkcudbrightshire are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Kirkcudbrightshire,_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].
 == Museums ==
+*[https://www.dgculture.co.uk/venues/ '''Dumfries and Galloway Museums''']
-'''Carsphairn Heritage & Craft Centre'''<br>Carsphairn<br>Castle Douglas DG7 3TQ UK<br>Telephone: 01644 460653<br>
+==Register Offices==
-Email: [mailto:carsphairnheritagegroup@gmail.com carsphairnheritagegroup@gmail.com]<br>Website: [http://www.carsphairn.org/HeritageCentre Carsphairn Heritage & Craft Centre]
+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.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15178/Registration-offices '''Registration offices''']
-'''John Paul Jones Cottage Museum'''<br>Arbigland<br>Kirkbean, Dumfries DG2 8BQ UK<br>Telephone: 01387 880613<br>
+*[https://www.dumgal.gov.uk/article/15170/Copies-of-registration-certificates '''Copies of registration certificates''']
-Email: [mailto:jpjmuseum@gmail.com jpjmuseum@gmail.com]<br>
-Email #2: [mailto:Rebecca.Coggins@dumgal.gov.uk Rebecca.Coggins@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.jpj.demon.co.uk/ John Paul Jones Cottage Museum]<br>
-Website #2: [https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/john-paul-jones-cottage-museum-visitor-centre-p251411 John Paul Jones Cottage Museum]
-'''Stewartry Museum'''<br>St Mary St<br>Kirkcudbright DG6 4AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01557 331643<br>
-Email: [mailto:Anne Ramsbottom@dumgal.gov.uk Anne Ramsbottom@dumgal.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.dumfriesmuseum.demon.co.uk/stewmuse.html Stewartry Museum]
-For a list of Kirkcudbrightshire museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Scotland List of museums in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll down to Dumfries and Galloway.  The parishes in historic Kirkcudbrightshire are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Kirkcudbrightshire,_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].
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