Scottish Borders Archive and Local History Centre

	The Scottish Borders Archive and Local History Centre has been established at St Mary's Mill on the North Riverside Industrial Area, Selkirk, since 1984.  Housed within the Library Headquarters, the Centre for archives of Borders interest grew from a policy to provide essential resources for the study of local history under one roof.

For several years now, material has been gathered in an attempt to meet the demands of a growing band of local historians, scholars, genealogists and the casual enquirer.   The Centre provides the opportunity to consult a large reference collection of published local history material, and to progress from there to the study of the archives themselves.

Facilities at the Scottish Borders Archive and Local History Centre

• A study room is available, at St Mary's Mill, for researchers wishing to consult the reference books and archives.

• Microfilm and microfiche readers are available in the study room

• Photocopies can be provided by the staff, on request, for a charge, providing there are no copyright restrictions and the item is not too large or fragile.

• Special secure accommodation in air-conditioned strongroom for archive collections.

If you are thinking of visiting the Scottish Borders Archive and Local History Centre booking is preferable. Accommodation in the area can be arranged through theScottish Borders Tourist Board.  An appointment is appreciated, and usually necessary when wishing to use microfilm or microfiche readers.  Use of the study room is free of charge. 

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