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Archives[edit | edit source]

Edinburgh City Archives
City Chambers
High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1YJ UK
Telephone: 0131 529 4616
Email: archives@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Edinburgh City Archives

We hold the historical records of the City of Edinburgh Council and its previous authorities. We also collect records which relate to the Edinburgh area created by clubs, societies, individuals, businesses, and organisations. Our aim is to preserve these records and make them available to members of the public.

Midlothian Archives
Dalkeith Library
White Hart Street
Dalkeith EH22 1AE UK
Telephone: 0131 663 2083
Email: local.studies@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Midlothian Archives

Midlothian Council holds a large collection of historical records about the local area. Many of the records are unique, making the collection invaluable if you are interested in the history and culture of Midlothian, including family history.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

City of Edinburgh[edit | edit source]

Balerno Library
1 Main Street
Balerno EH14 7EQ UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5500
Email: balerno.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Balerno Library
Website #2: Balerno Library

Balgreen Library
173 Balgreen Rd
Edinburgh EH11 3AT UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5585
Email: balgreen.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Balgreen Library
Website #2: Balgreen Library

Blackhall Library
56 Hillhouse Rd
Edinburgh EH4 5EG UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5595
Email: blackhall.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Blackhall Library
Website #2: Blackhall Library

Colinton Library
14 Thorburn Rd
Edinburgh EH13 0BQ UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5603
Email: colinton.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Colinton Library
Website #2: Colinton Library

Corstorphine Library
Corstorphine Community Centre
12 Kirk Loan
Edinburgh EH12 7HD UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5506
Email: corstorphine.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Corstorphine Library
Website #2: Corstorphine Library

Craigmillar Library
101 Niddrie Mains Rd
Edinburgh EH16 4DS UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5597
Email: craigmillar.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Craigmillar Library
Website #2: Craigmillar Library

Currie Library
210 Lanark Rd W
Currie EH14 5NX UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5609
Email: currie.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Currie Library
Website #2: Currie Library

Drumbrae Library Hub
81 Drum Brae Dr
Edinburgh EH4 7FE UK
Telephone: 0131 529 5244
Email: drumbrae.library@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Drumbrae Library Hub
Website #2: Drumbrae Library Hub

Edinburgh Central Library
7-9 George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EG UK
Telephone: 0131 242 8000
Email: libraries@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website: Edinburgh Central Library
Website #2: Edinburgh Central Library

Midlothian[edit | edit source]

Dalkeith Library
2 White Hart Street
Dalkeith EH22 1AE UK
Telephone: 0131 663 2083
Email: dalkeith.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Dalkeith Library

Danderhall Library
1a Campview
Danderhall EH22 1QD UK
Telephone: 0131 663 9293
Email: danderhall.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Danderhall Library

East Calder Library
East Calder Partnership Centre
139 Main Street
East Calder EH53 0EP UK
Telephone: 01506 284020
Email: eastcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk
Website: East Calder Library

Gorebridge Library
98 Hunterfield Road
Gorebridge EH23 4TT UK
Telephone: 01875 820630
Email: gorebridge.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Gorebridge Library

Lasswade Library
The Lasswade Centre
Lasswade Library
19 Eskdale Drive
Bonnyrigg EH19 2LA UK
Telephone: 0131 271 4534
Email: lasswade.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Lasswade Library

Loanhead Library
The Loanhead Centre
George Avenue
Loanhead EH20 9LA UK
Telephone: 0131 444 9032
Email: loanhead.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Loanhead Library

Mayfield Library
Stone Avenue
Mayfield EH22 5PB UK
Telephone: 0131 663 2126
Email: mayfield.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Mayfield Library

Newbattle Library
Newbattle Community Campus
1 Newbattle Way
Easthouses, Dalkeith EH22 4SX UK
Telephone: 0131 561 6745
Email: newbattle.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Newbattle Library

Newtongrange Library
St Davids
Newtongrange EH22 4LG UK
Telephone: 0131 663 1816
Email: newtongrange.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Newtongrange Library

Penicuik Library
Carlops Road
Penicuik EH26 9EP UK
Telephone: 01968 664050
Email: penicuik.library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Penicuik Library

Roslin Library
9a Main Street
Roslin EH25 9LD UK
Telephone: 0131 448 2781
Email: Roslin.Library@midlothian.gov.uk
Website: Roslin Library

West Calder Library
Main Street
West Calder EH55 8BQ UK
Telephone: 01506 283550
Email: westcalder.lib@westlothian.gov.uk
Website: West Calder Library

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

Museum[edit | edit source]

National Mining Museum
Lady Victoria Colliery
Newtongrange EH22 4QN UK
Telephone: 0131 663 7519
Email: enquiries@nationalminingmuseum.com
Website: National Mining Museum

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