Borders Family History Society
Things to do in Galashiels Scottish Borders
Family-History-Research in Scotland
Description: Research room with micro fiche and micro film records of census returns, births, marriages and deaths. Also information on local Borders families. Monumental Inscriptions series for graveyards in parts of Roxburghshire and Berwickshire, recording still being carried out. Also on-going projects on Poor Law and Police & Criminal records.
Ownership:
Registered Scottish Charity (SCO05531) with world wide membership.
Situation – OS ref: NT 489361
How to get there:
In Old Gala House
It is in Scott Crescent within the town.
By car: Scott Crescent is one of the main east – west routes to the south of the town centre. Car parking on site.
By public transport: A short walk from the town centre.
Opening Hours 2011
Old Gala House is open during the summer season. The archive and search room is open from Thursday 7th April until Friday 28th october 2011.
We will be open every Thursday from 10am till 3.45pm on an "all comer" basis and while it id not necessary to pre-book for a Thursday it is recommended as space is so limited.
Additionally, we will be open on Tuesdays and Fridays, by reservation in advance for sessions from 10am till 3.45pm. Please note that if there are no booked sessions for a particular Tuesday or Friday, the archive will not be opened.
Facilities:
All available research aides plus assistance.
Admission:
Free
Contact:
Email: archive@borderfhs.org.uk for more information or to requestopenings outside normal times.
Attached attractions:
Part of Old Gala House
Additional info:
Talks are held on Sundays from September to May on topics of interest to the local and family historian. All welcome.
Details of dates and venues can be found on our website. See also our blog on the website and our facebook group.
Web link: (where appropriate):
Borders Family History Society
Places to stay nearby:
Galashiels
Local towns and villages:
- Galashiels
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