The Library is based in our Museum within the walls of Edinburgh Castle.The library collections include monographs and journals on all aspects of Scottish military history since the 1600s. Investigate the story of Scotland at war within the historic setting of Edinburgh Castle, accounts of battles lost and won are told through military artefacts and personal collections Find out about life for Scots at war from the field of battle to the Home Front. Learn about the courage of Scots men and women in wartime, discover war stories and Scottish military life from weapons to the reality of war. Class visit Friday 4th April 2014 |
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Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology and Scottish history, all under one roof at the National Museum of Scotland. The Research Library is the largest museum library in Scotland. Following an extensive refurbishment programme, it is now open again to the public. Founded 230 years ago with its roots in the collections of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, it is now a modern Research Library with collections and services supporting and reflecting the strength and variety of the Museum’s objects, collections and research directions.
ESSENTIAL REFERENCE FOR ANYONE TRACING SCOTTISH ANCESTORS This guide provides an authoritative survey of the vast range of material held in the Scottish Record Office—records of Scottish national and local government, Scottish churches, law courts and private families and businesses. Written in an accessible style from the unique perspective of a custodian of the records, it not only explains step by step how to research records of births, marriages and wills, but also directs the reader to a variety of other, less well-known sources containing valuable genealogical information.Fully revised and updated, and containing a new chapter on the General Register Office for Scotland, this is the essential reference tool for anyone tracing Scottish ancestors. The Publisher Book Available @
Parish Record Transcripts We have added over 1.6 million individuals to our parish record transcripts for the following counties:
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