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

Archives[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Museums[edit | edit source]

Museums Within Highland Council

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.

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 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.
+{{Block indent|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.}}
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 '''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/ 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.
+{{Block indent|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.}}
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 '''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>
 [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.
+{{Block indent|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://librarytechnology.org/libraries/search.pl '''Highland Council Libraries''']
+*[https://www.highlifehighland.com/libraries/ '''Highland Council Libraries''']
+*[https://librarytechnology.org/libraries/map.pl?OrgName=High%20Life%20Highland%20Libraries '''Map of Libraries: the library organization is High Life Highland Libraries ''']
 == 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 Highlands Council''']
+*[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''']
 ==Register Offices==
 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.