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== Libraries ==
== Libraries ==
 
*[https://libcat.renfrewshire.gov.uk/iguana/www.main.cls?p=13961a65-033a-4fdd-b6b1-cd91360ede1d&v=96c85272-ef02-4d78-8ef0-f831bf46dc19 '''Renfrewshire Libraries''']
=== Inverclyde Council ===
*[https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/libraries/your-local-library/ '''East Renfrewshire Libraries''']
 
*[https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/inverclyde-libraries/about-our-libraries/locations-and-opening-times '''Inverclyde  Libraries''']
'''Central Library'''<br>Wallace Place<br>Greenock PA15 1JB UK<br>Telephone: 01475 712323<br>
Email: [mailto:library.central@inverclyde.gov.uk library.central@inverclyde.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/libraries Central Library]
 
'''Gourock Library'''<br>9 Kempock Place<br>Gourock, Inverclyde PA19 1QU UK<br>Telephone: 01475 712340<br>
Website: [https://gourock.cylex-uk.co.uk/company/gourock-library-17127095.html Gourock Library]
 
'''Inverclyde Heritage Hub'''<br>75-81 Cathcart Street<br>Greenock PA15 1DE UK<br>Telephone: 01475 715628<br>
Email: [mailto:heritagehub@inverclyde.gov.uk heritagehub@inverclyde.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/libraries/inverclyde-heritage-hub Inverclyde Heritage Hub]
 
'''Inverkip & Weymss Bay Library'''<br>Inverkip Community Hub<br>Main Street<br>Inverkip PA16 0FZ UK<br>Telephone: 01475 715676<br>
Email: [mailto:library.inverkip@inverclyde.gov.uk library.inverkip@inverclyde.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.wemyssbay.net/content.php?pg=gct&pd=1024 Inverkip & Weymss Bay Library]
 
'''Kilmacolm Library'''<br>13 Lochwinnoch Road<br>Kilmacolm PA13 4LE UK<br>Telephone: 01475 715621<br>
Email: [mailto:Library.Kilmacolm@inverclyde.gov.uk Library.Kilmacolm@inverclyde.gov.uk]<br>
Website: [https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/community-life-and-leisure/libraries/about-our-libraries/library-locations Kilmacolm Library]
 
'''Port Glasgow Library'''<br>Fore St<br>Port Glasgow PA14 5EG UK<br>Telephone: 01475 715629<br>
Email: [mailto:library.portglasgow@inverclyde.gov.uk library.portglasgow@inverclyde.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Port-Glasgow-Library/333933233799847 Port Glasgow Library]
 
'''South West Library'''<br>Barr’s Cottage<br>Greenock PA16 9HG UK<br>Telephone: 01475 715667<br>
Email: [mailto:library.southwest@inverclyde.gov.uk library.southwest@inverclyde.gov.uk]<br>Website: [https://www.list.co.uk/place/49812-south-west-library-greenock/ South West Library]
 
'''Watt Library'''<br>9 Union Street<br>Greenock PA16 8JH UK<br>Telephone: 01475 715628<br>
Email: [mailto:library.watt@inverclyde.gov.uk library.watt@inverclyde.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://greenock-rfw.place-advisor.co.uk/watt-library/ Watt Library]
 
=== Renfrewshire ===
 
'''Barrhead Foundry Library'''<br>Main Street<br>Barrhead G78 1SW UK<br>Telephone: 0141 580 1174<br>
Email: [mailto:barrhead.library@ercultureandleisure.org barrhead.library@ercultureandleisure.org]<br>Website: [https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/foundry-library Barrhead Foundry Library]
 
'''Bishopton Library'''<br>11 Greenock Road<br>Bishopton PA7 5JW UK<br>Telephone: 0300 3001188<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk/listings/bishopton-library/ Bishopton Library]
 
'''Bridge Of Weir Library'''<br>Cargill Hall<br>Lintwhite Crescent<br>Bridge of Weir PA11 3LJ UK<br>Telephone: 0300 3001188<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk/listings/bridge-of-weir-library/ Bridge Of Weir Library]
 
'''Busby Community Library'''<br>Main Street<br>Busby G76 8DX UK<br>Telephone: 0141 577 4971<br>
Email: [mailto:busby.library@ercultureandleisure.org busby.library@ercultureandleisure.org]<br>Website: [https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/busbylibrary Busby Community Library]
 
'''Clarkston Library'''<br>Clarkston Rd<br>Clarkston G76 8NE UK<br>Telephone: 0141 577 4972<br>
Email: [mailto:clarkston.library@ercultureandleisure.org clarkston.library@ercultureandleisure.org]<br>Website: [https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/clarkstonlibrary Clarkston Library]
 
'''Eaglesham Library'''<br>Montgomerie Hall<br>Gilmour St<br>Eaglesham G76 0LH UK<br>Telephone: 0141 577 3932<br>
Email: [mailto:eaglesham.library@ercultureandleisure.org eaglesham.library@ercultureandleisure.org]<br>Website: [https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/eagleshamlibrary Eaglesham Library]
 
'''Erskine Library'''<br>Bridgewater Place<br>Erskine PA8 7AA UK<br>Telephone: 0300 3001188<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk/listings/erskine-library Erskine Library]
 
'''Ferguslie Park Library'''<br>The Tannahill Centre<br>Blackstoun Road<br>Paisley PA3 1NT UK<br>Telephone: 0300 3001188<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk/listings/ferguslie-park-library/ Ferguslie Park Library]
 
'''Foxbar Library'''<br>Ivanhoe Place<br>Paisley PA2 0JZ UK<br>Telephone: 0300 3001188<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk/listings/foxbar-library/ Foxbar Library]
 
'''Giffnock Library'''<br>Station Rd<br>Giffnock G46 6JF UK<br>Telephone: 0141 577 4976<br>
Email: [mailto:giffnock.library@ercultureandleisure.org giffnock.library@ercultureandleisure.org]<br>Website: [https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/giffnocklibrary Giffnock Library]
 
'''Glenburn Library'''<br>Fairway Avenue<br>Paisley PA2 8DX UK<br>Telephone: 0300 3001188<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk/listings/foxbar-library/ Glenburn Library]
 
'''Johnstone Library'''<br>Church Street<br>Johnstone PA5 8FA UK<br>Telephone: 0300 3001188<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk/listings/johnstone-library/ Johnstone Library]
 
'''Linwood Library'''<br>Bridge Street<br>Linwood PA3 3DB UK<br>Telephone: 0300 3001188<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk/listings/linwood-library Linwood Library]
 
'''Lochwinnoch Library'''<br>Old School<br>49A High Street<br>Lochwinnoch PA12 4AB UK<br>Telephone: 0300 3001188<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk/listings/lochwinnoch-library Lochwinnoch Library]
 
'''Mearns Library'''<br>45 Mackinlay Pl<br>Newton Mearns G77 6EZ UK<br>Telephone: 0141 577 4979<br>
Email: [mailto:mearns.library@ercultureandleisure.org mearns.library@ercultureandleisure.org]<br>Website: [https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/mearnslibrary Mearns Library]
 
'''Neilston Library'''<br>Main Street<br>Neilston G78 3NN UK<br>Telephone: 0141 577 4981<br>
Email: [mailto:neilston.library@ercultureandleisure.org neilston.library@ercultureandleisure.org]<br>Website: [https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/neilstonlibrary Neilston Library]
 
'''Netherlee Library'''<br>Netherlee Pavillion<br>Linnpark Avenue<br>Netherlee G44 3PG UK<br>Telephone: 0141 637 5102<br>
Email: [mailto:netherlee.library@ercultureandleisure.org netherlee.library@ercultureandleisure.org]<br>Website: [https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/netherleelibrary Netherlee Library]
 
'''Paisley Central Library'''<br>68 High Street<br>Paisley PA1 2BB UK<br>Telephone: 0300 3001188<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk/listings/paisley-central-library/ Paisley Central Library]
 
'''Ralston Library'''<br>Community Centre<br>Allanton Avenue<br>Paisley PA1 3BL UK<br>Telephone: 0300 3001188<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk/listings/ralston-library/ Ralston Library]
 
'''Renfrew Library'''<br>Paisley Road<br>Renfrew PA4 8LJ UK<br>Telephone: 0300 3001188<br>
Email: [mailto:libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk libraries.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk]<br>Website: [http://www.whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk/listings/renfrew-library/ Renfrew Library]
 
'''Thornliebank Library'''<br>1 Spiersbridge Road<br>Thornliebank G46 7JS UK<br>Telephone: 0141 577 4983<br>
Email: [mailto:thornliebank.library@ercultureandleisure.org thornliebank.library@ercultureandleisure.org]<br>Website: [https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/thornliebanklibrary Thornliebank Library]
 
'''Uplawmoor Library'''<br>Mure Hall<br>Tannoch Road<br>Uplawmoor G78 4AD UK<br>Telephone: 01505 850564<br>
Email: [mailto:uplawmoor.library@ercultureandleisure.org uplawmoor.library@ercultureandleisure.org]<br>Website: [https://www.ercultureandleisure.org/uplawmoorlibrary Uplawmoor Library]
 
For a list of Renfrewshire libraries, go to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_libraries_in_Scotland List of libraries in Scotland] in Wikipedia.  Scroll down to Renfrewshire.  The parishes in historic Renfrewshire are listed in the [https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Renfrewshire,_Scotland_Genealogy#Parishes FamilySearch Research Wiki].


== Museums ==
== Museums ==

Revision as of 14:17, 29 March 2023

Renfrewshire Wiki Topics
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Beginning Research
Record Types
Scotland Background
Local Research Resources

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


The council area has the same name as the historic county of Renfrewshire, which had been abolished for local government purposes in 1975, but the modern council area only covers the central part of the historic county. The eastern part of the pre-1975 county is covered by the East Renfrewshire council area, and the western part by the Inverclyde council area.[1]

Archives[edit | edit source]

East Renfrewshire Archives
Williamwood High School
Eaglesham Rd
Clarkston G76 8RF UK
Telephone: 0141 577 3059
Email: craig.geddes@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
Website: East Renfrewshire Archives

The archives are stored in the records store at Williamwood High School. We hold the historic records of several of our previous local authorities, and of various other local organisations of historical interest.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Museums[edit | edit source]

McLean Museum and Art Gallery
15 Kelly Street
Greenock PA16 8JX UK
Telephone: 01475 715624
Email: museum@inverclyde.gov.uk
Website: McLean Museum and Art Gallery

Paisley Museum
High Street
Paisley PA1 2BA UK
Telephone: 0300 300 1210
Email: ram.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Website: Paisley Museum

Renfrew Museum
Renfrew Cross
Renfrew PA4 8PF UK
Telephone: 0300 300 1210
Email: ram.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Website: Renfrew Museum

For a list of Renfrewshire museums, go to List of museums in Scotland in Wikipedia. Scroll down to Renfrewshire. The parishes in historic Renfrewshire are listed in the FamilySearch Research Wiki.

  1. "Renfrewshire", https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renfrewshire, accessed 29 March 2023.