Archives
This page provides links to leading
archives in and close to the Highlands. Though most of these are council
archives they also hold collections deposited by private companies, families,
and individuals, for preservation and public access.
Highland Council Archives, Inverness
Lochaber Archive Centre, Fort William
Western Isles Local Studies Collection, Stornoway
Argyll & Bute Council Archives, Lochgilphead
Perth & Kinross Council Archives, Perth
Aberdeen City Archives (includes archives for Aberdeenshire & Banffshire), Aberdeen
Aberdeen University Special Libraries & Archives, Aberdeen
North East Folklore Archive, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire
Local museums may also hold records relating to their area, or copies of such records kept elsewhere - see our Museums page.
To find out about estate and family papers still held in private hands please
see the National Register
of Archives for Scotland.