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

Kincardineshire lost its administrative status in 1975. The area of Nigg in the north of the county became part of the City of Aberdeen, and the remainder of the county became part of the Kincardine and Deeside district of the Grampian region. When the Grampian region was divided into unitary council areas in 1996, the district was absorbed into the Aberdeenshire council area.

Archives[edit | edit source]

Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives
Town House
Broad Street
Aberdeen AB10 1AQ UK

Telephone: 01224 522513
Email: archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Website
Aberdeen City Archives Family History Leaflet

Aberdeenshire Archives
Old Aberdeen House
Dunbar Street
Aberdeen AB24 3UJE UK

Telephone: 01224 481775
Email: archives@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Website

These consist of documents in many forms dating from the early 17th century to the present day and cover the three ancient counties of Aberdeen, Banff and Kincardine. They range from minutes, registers, accounts, letters, and log books, to maps, plans and photographs. Originally, they were created for practical and administrative purposes

Aberdeenshire and Moray Records
The Local Heritage Officer
East End School
Institution Road
Elgin, Moray IV30 1RP UK

Telephone: 01343 569011
Email: heritage@moray.gov.uk
Website
Collections

The records include those of the former counties of Aberdeen, Kincardine, Banff, and Moray up to 1975 and Grampian Region from 1975 to 1996. From 1996 the holdings include records from the current counties of Aberdeenshire and Moray.

Aberdeenshire Local Studies
Information Centre
Central Library
Rosemount Viaduct
Aberdeen AB25 1GW
Scotland

Tel: O1224 652543
Fax: O1224 624118
Email: LocalStudies@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Website
Aberdeen City Libraries Family history links
Family History Resources .pdf

Local Studies, Aberdeenshire Libraries
Meldrum Meg Way
Oldmeldrum
AB51 0GN
Scotland

Telephone:01467 532929
Email: local.studies@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website

Libraries[edit | edit source]

University Libraries[edit | edit source]

University of Aberdeen Collections
Archive Collections
Special Collections Centre
Sir Duncan Rice Library
Bedford Road
AB24 3AA Scotland
Email: specialcollections@abdn.ac.uk
Website

Museums[edit | edit source]

Civil 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.

Aberdeenshire: Find Your Local Registratioin Office Please note offices are only accessible to the public if you have an appointment.
Aberdeenshire: Order a copy of a certificate