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Archives and Libraries

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

Archives

Argyll and Bute Archives
Manse Brae Area Office
Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QU UK
Telephone: 01546 604778
Email: archives@liveargyll.co.uk
Website

To help the family history researcher we have created a dedicated Family History section in our searchroom. Here you will find copies of the records that people have found most useful for tracing their ancestors, including monumental inscriptions and lists of men who might be liable for military service. Once you have finished looking at these we may be able to suggest other records that might be of use to you. These include Registers of Electors, Valuation Rolls, poor relief records, school admission registers and estate records.

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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

The Lochaber Archive Centre collects and preserves archives relating to Lochaber, dating from the 17th century to the present. The ward management area of Lochaber, Highland, Scotland was historically in Argyllshire.

Libraries

• Argyll Libraries
• Lochaber Libraries

Museums

Campbeltown Heritage Centre 3 Big Kiln St Campbeltown PA28 6JF UK Telephone: 01586 551400 Email: visit@campbeltownheritagecentre.co.uk Website Facebook Described as one of the finest social history collections on the West Coast of Scotland. Research your family's history - both online and through local records and papers. Castle House Museum Argyll St Dunoon PA23 7HH UK Telephone: 01369 701422 Email: info@castlehousemuseum.org.uk Website A unique Museum, offering old-world charm, educational opportunities, family history and archive research. Easdale Island Folk Museum 4 Ellenabeich Easdale, Oban PA34 4TB UK Telephone: 01852 300173 E-mail: info@easdalemuseum.org Website The folk museum has genealogical records for the Kilbrandon and Kilchattan parish as well as rent books, Masonic records, and a map of Easdale Island circa 1881 on hard copy. Iona Heritage Centre The Manse Isle of Iona PA76 6SJ UK Telephone: 01681 700576 Email: ionaheritage@outlook.com Website Learn about island life over the last few centuries; the fishing and crofting community, school and churches, artists, craftworkers, visitors and memorable events. View old photographs and search the family trees for your ancestors, many of whom emigrated to the New World.

The Mull Museum Columba Buildings Main St Tobermory, Isle of Mull PA75 6NY UK Telephone: 01688 301100 Email: enquiries@mullmuseum.org.uk Website Archives Archives Catalogue Our archive is subject-based and comprises material pertinent to Mull, Iona and satellite islands. There is a smaller amount of information on Coll, Tiree and the Small Isles and also the adjacent mainland. Museum of Islay Life Daal Terrace Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay PA48 7UA UK Telephone: 01496 850358 Email: Curator@islaymuseum.freeserve.co.uk Website The Gordon Booth library holds a collection of books, papers and records of Islay Ross Of Mull Historical Centre Millbrae Cottage Bunessan, Isle of Mull PA67 6DG UK Telephone: 01681 700659 Email: enquiries@romhc.org.uk Website Genealogy Slate Islands Heritage Centre (Ellenabeich Heritage Centre) 13A Ellenabeich Seil, Oban PA34 4RQ UK Telephone: 01852 300307 Email: pwithall@sol.co.uk Website Facebook The Heritage Centre houses an interesting collection of artefacts and records relating to the social and industrial life of the Slate Islands of Argyll. There are photographs and records of the people engaged in the former slate industry covering the period 18-20th century. Displays include genealogical records and information.

Registration 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 that would otherwise be restricted by privacy laws.

• Registration Offices - Contact Information

To help you with your family history research, the Registrar can offer you the following:-

• A specific search - this is a search for a particular entry of Births, Deaths or Marriages. The fee for this is £5.00 .
• An assisted general search - a registrar assisted search of the records relating to your family tree costing £15.00 per hour or part of.
• Certified extracts of entries for the current certificate fee of £10.00 (where a search fee has been paid)

• Order a copy of a certificate