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Archives and Libraries

Archives collect and preserve original documents of organizations such as churches or governments. Libraries generally collect published sources such as books, maps, and microfilm.
If you plan to visit a repository, contact them and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.
Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the FamilySearch Library may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.

Libraries

University Libraries

University of Aberdeen Collections
Archive Collections
Special Collections Centre
Sir Duncan Rice Library
Bedford Road
AB24 3AA Scotland
E-mail: specialcollections@abdn.ac.uk
Website

Museums

Civil 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.

Aberdeenshire: Find Your Local Registratioin Office Please note offices are only accessible to the public if you have an appointment.
Aberdeenshire: Order a copy of a certificate

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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>
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+*'''Archives''' collect and preserve '''original documents''' of organizations such as churches or governments. '''Libraries''' generally collect '''published sources''' such as books, maps, and microfilm.
+*'''If you plan to visit a repository, contact them''' and ask for information about their collection, hours, services, and fees. Ask if they require you to have a reader’s ticket (a paper indicating you are a responsible researcher) to view the records, and ask how to obtain one.
+*Although the records you need may be in an archive or library, the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Library'''] may have microfilmed and/or digitized copies of them.
 == Archives ==
+'''Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives'''<br>Town House<br>Broad Street<br>Aberdeen AB10 1AQ UK<br><br>Telephone: 01224 522513<br>
-'''Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives'''<br>Town House<br>Broad Street<br>Aberdeen AB10 1AQ UK<br>Telephone: 01224 522513<br>
 Email: [mailto:archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/aberdeen-city-and-aberdeenshire-archives Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives]
+[https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/aberdeen-city-and-aberdeenshire-archives Website]<br>
+[https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2018-05/Family%20History%20Sources%20in%20the%20Archives%20Leaflet.pdf Aberdeen City Archives Family History Leaflet]
-:Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives exists to collect and preserve historical records relating to the City of Aberdeen and the surrounding historic counties, and to secure significant modern records for future generations.
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+'''Aberdeenshire Archives'''<br>Old Aberdeen House<br>Dunbar Street<br>Aberdeen AB24 3UJE UK<br><br>Telephone: 01224 481775<br>
-'''Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives'''<br>Old Aberdeen House<br>Dunbar Street<br>Aberdeen AB24 3UJE UK<br>Telephone: 01224 481775<br>
 Email: [mailto:archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/aberdeen-city-and-aberdeenshire-archives Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives]
+[https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/sites/default/files/AberdeenshireArchivesLeaflet_0.pdf Website]<br>
+:These consist of documents in many forms dating from the early 17th century to the present day and cover the three ancient counties of Aberdeen, Banff and Kincardine. They range from minutes, registers, accounts, letters, and log books, to maps, plans and photographs. Originally, they were created for practical and administrative purposes
-:We provide an important service to members and officials of Aberdeen City Council while maintaining a strong public profile through our searchroom services and outreach activities.  We also provide a professional archives service for Aberdeenshire Council.  We ensure that the records are housed in secure accommodation under suitable environmental conditions on our two sites - the Town House and Old Aberdeen House.
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+'''Aberdeenshire and Moray Records'''<br>The Local Heritage Officer<br>East End School<br>Institution Road<br>Elgin, Moray IV30 1RP UK<br><br>Telephone: 01343 569011<br>
-'''Aberdeenshire and Moray Records'''<br>The Local Heritage Officer<br>East End School<br>Institution Road<br>Elgin, Moray IV30 1RP UK<br>Telephone: 01343 569011<br>
+Email: [mailto:heritage@moray.gov.uk heritage@moray.gov.uk]<br>[https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/registrars/aberdeenshire-and-moray-records/ Website]<br>[https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/registrars/aberdeenshire-and-moray-records/ Collections]<br>
-Email: [mailto:heritage@moray.gov.uk heritage@moray.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/registrars/aberdeenshire-and-moray-records/ Aberdeenshire and Moray Records]
+:The records include those of the former counties of Aberdeen, Kincardine, Banff, and Moray up to 1975 and Grampian Region from 1975 to 1996. From 1996 the holdings include records from the current counties of Aberdeenshire and Moray.
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-:Since local government reorganisation in 1996, the historic documents of Aberdeenshire Council along with some for the Moray Council have been administered by Aberdeen City Council. The records include those of the former counties of Aberdeen, Kincardine, Banff, and Moray up to 1975 and Grampian Region from 1975 to 1996. From 1996 the holdings include records from the current counties of Aberdeenshire and Moray.
+'''Aberdeenshire Local Studies'''<br>
+Information Centre<br>
+Central Library<br>
+Rosemount Viaduct<br>
+Aberdeen AB25 1GW<br>
+Scotland<br>
+<br>
+Tel: O1224 652543<br>
+Fax: O1224 624118<br>
+E-mail: LocalStudies@aberdeencity.gov.uk<br>
+[http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/localstudies Website]<br>
+[https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/aberdeen-city-and-aberdeenshire-archives/family-history-research Aberdeen City Libraries Family history links]<br>
+[https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2017-09/Family%20History%20Resources.pdf Family History Resources .pdf]
+----
+'''Local Studies, Aberdeenshire Libraries'''<br>
+Meldrum Meg Way<br>
+Oldmeldrum<br>
+AB51 0GN<br>
+Scotland<br>
+<br>
+Telephone:01467 532929<br>
+E-mail: local.studies@aberdeenshire.gov.uk<br>
+[https://livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk/libraries/local-libraries/local-studies/ Website]
 == Libraries ==
+*[https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/find-your-local-library '''Aberdeenshire Find Your Local Library''']<br>
-For a list of Aberdeenshire libraries, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_libraries_in_Scotland List of libraries in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll to Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.  The parishes in historic Aberdeenshire are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Aberdeenshire,_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].
+*[https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and-archives/aberdeen-city-and-aberdeenshire-archives/family-history-research '''Aberdeen City Libraries Family history links''']<br>
+*[https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2017-09/Family%20History%20Resources.pdf '''Aberdeen City Family History Resources .pdf''']
+===University Libraries===
+'''University of Aberdeen Collections'''<br>
+Archive Collections<br>
+Special Collections Centre<br>
+Sir Duncan Rice Library<br>
+Bedford Road<br>
+AB24 3AA Scotland<br>
+E-mail: specialcollections@abdn.ac.uk<br>
+[https://calm.abdn.ac.uk/archives/ Website]<br>
 == Museums ==
+*[https://www.livelifeaberdeenshire.org.uk/museums/find-a-museum/ '''Aberdeenshire Museums''']
+*[https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM '''Aberdeen City Museums''']
-'''Alford Heritage Centre'''<br>3 Mart Rd<br>Alford AB33 8BZ UK<br>Telephone: 01975 562906<br>
+==Civil Register Offices==
-Email: [mailto:alfordheritagemuseum@yahoo.co.uk alfordheritagemuseum@yahoo.co.uk}<br>Website: [https://www.facebook.com/AlfordHeritageMuseum Alford Heritage Centre]<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.
-Website #2: [http://www.glenbuchatheritage.com/contributors.asp?id=11 Alford Heritage Centre]
+*[https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/Registrars/offices/ '''Aberdeenshire: Find Your Local Registratioin Office'''] Please note offices are only accessible to the public if you have an appointment.
+*[https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/registrars/order-registration-certificate/ '''Aberdeenshire: Order a copy of a certificate''']<br>
-'''Gordon Highlanders Museum'''<br>St. Luke’s<br>Viewfield Road<br>Aberdeen AB15 7XH UK<br>Telephone: 01224 311200<br>
+-----
-Email: [mailto:museum@gordonhighlanders.com museum@gordonhighlanders.com]<br>Website: [http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/ Gordon Highlanders Museum]
+*[https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/births-deaths-and-ceremonies/contact-us-registrars '''Aberdeen City Registrar''']
+*[https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/births-deaths-and-ceremonies/family-history-registrars '''Aberdeen City Council Family history: Registrars, Birth, marriage and death records and how to search them''']
-'''King's Museum'''<br>University of Aberdeen<br>Old Aberdeen Town House<br>High St<br>Aberdeen AB24 3EN UK<br>Telephone: 01224 274330<br>
-Email: [mailto:kingsmuseum@abdn.ac.uk kingsmuseum@abdn.ac.uk]<br>
-Website: [https://www.abdn.ac.uk/about/campus/kings-museum-379.php King's Museum]
-For a long list of Aberdeenshire museums, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_museums_in_Scotland List of museums in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.  The parishes in historic Aberdeenshire are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Aberdeenshire,_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].
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