Midlothian Archives and Libraries

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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]

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

Midlothian Local Studies and Archive Service holds a huge range of information about the history and culture of Midlothian. We are now based in Dalkeith Library, with our special, fragile and rare collections now held securely off-site at our Archive centre. (Use telephone or e-mail to tell the library in advance which items you wish to study. Items have to be retrieved out of storage for your use, so advance notice is required to ensure you won't be disappointed.)

Edinburgh City Archives
City Chambers
High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1YJ UK

Telephone: 0131 529 4616
Email: archives@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website

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 organizations. Our aim is to preserve these records and make them available to members of the public.

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Museums[edit | edit source]

Museum of Edinburgh
142-146 Canongate
Edinburgh EH8 8DD UK

Telephone: 0131 529 4143
Email: museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk
Website
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National Mining Museum
Lady Victoria Colliery
Newtongrange EH22 4QN UK

Telephone: 0131 663 7519
Email: enquiries@nationalminingmuseum.com
Website

National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street
Edinburgh EH1 1JF UK

Telephone: 0300 123 6789
Email: info@nms.ac.uk
National Website

The People's Story Museum
163 Canongate
Royal Mile
Edinburgh EH8 8BN UK

Telephone: 0131 529 4057
Email: museumsandgalleries@edinburgh.gov.uk
The Website

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.