West Lothian Archives and Libraries

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West Lothian

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.

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In 1973, West Lothian was made a district of Lothian region and

• lost the burgh of Bo'ness and the district of Bo'ness to Falkirk district of Central Region.
• lost the burgh of Queensferry and the district of Kirkliston and part of Winchburgh to Edinburgh district of Lothian Region.
• gained East Calder and West Calder districts from Midlothian.
  

In 1994, the district of West Lothian was made into a unitary council area named West Lothian Council.

Archives

West Lothian Council Archives and Records Centre
Kirkton Service Centre
1 Lister Road
Kirkton Campus
Livingston EH54 7BL UK
<brTelephone: 01506 283670
Email: archive@westlothian.gov.uk
Website

West Lothian Council Archives and Records Centre preserves and makes accessible records relating to the history of West Lothian. West Lothian Council Archives is responsible for preserving and making accessible records reflecting the history of both local government and the wider community in West Lothian.

Libraries

• West Lothian Libraries

Museums

• West Lothian Museums

Register 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.

West Lothian Registration Offices
Replacement of historical copy certificates