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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>
'''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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'''Ayrshire Archives'''<br>Ayrshire Archives HQ<br>Watson Peat Building<br>Auchincruive, Ayr KA6 5HW UK<br><br>Telephone: 01292 616260<br>
'''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>[http://www.ayrshirearchives.org.uk/ Website]
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. 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.'''
:'''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><br>Phone: 01292 616260<br>
'''Burns Monument Centre (East Ayrshire Archives)'''<br>Kay Park<br>Kilmarnock KA3 7RU UK<br><br>Phone: 01292 616260<br>
Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Email: archives@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
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'''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>
'''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>
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<span style="Color:DarkViolet">Which location should I visit? Access to our search rooms is by prior appointment only. Please contact us to arrange an appointment, either by phone or e-mail. Which location you visit is dependent on your area of research. You will be advised of this when booking your appointment. </span>


== Libraries ==
== Libraries ==
*[https://eastayrshireleisure.com/libraries/your-local-library/ '''East Ayrshire Libraries''']
*[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''']


== 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 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 Ayrshire, North Ayrshire, and South Ayrshire.  The parishes in historic Ayrshire are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Ayrshire,_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].
 
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Latest revision as of 16:42, 13 November 2023

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Archives[edit | edit source]

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


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


Which location should I visit? Access to our search rooms is by prior appointment only. Please contact us to arrange an appointment, either by phone or e-mail. Which location you visit is dependent on your area of research. You will be advised of this when booking your appointment.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Museums[edit | edit source]

Ayrshire Museums

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.