The Scottish Genealogy Society
Library and Family History Centre Introduction The Library and Family History Centre contains a wealth of material for genealogists, both professional and amateur. Over the years the Society has built up a diverse, fascinating and truly unique collection of books and manuscripts including reference books and directories, biographies, topographies, gazetteers, trades and profession lists, general Scottish history, peerage, heraldry, school and university rolls and individual family collections, both published and unpublished. Books and manuscripts relating to Scottish families in other countries around the world have also been donated to the Library. Over the years members and friends have sent copies of their pedigrees, family histories and research notes etc. and these have all been meticulously indexed by surname in the Family History Index. There is also a large and ever expanding collection of microfiche, microfilm and CD ROMs. This ranges from the Mormon microfiche and census microfiche collection to a wide collection of Old Parish Register and census microfilm. This is being continually expanded. There are viewing facilities for these in the Library. Library and Family History Centre Holdings These consist of:
Visiting the Library and Family History Centre You do not need to make an appointment in order to use the facilties at the Library and Family History Centre. The charge to non-members is £5 per day or part thereof. A photocopier is available (20 pence per A3 sheet and 10 pence per A4 sheet) and microfilm and microfiche prints can also be made. Visitors are reminded to bring a notepad and a pencil. The use of pens and biros is not permitted. The consumption of food or drink at the Library and Family History Centre is not permitted and refreshments are not available. There are numerous restaurants, cafés etc. within easy walking distance. To help plan your visit please refer to the map, contact information and details of opening hours. |
