Genealogy Resources

Family Histories

The library holds a number of books on individual families from Ayrshire. A few examples are listed below:-

Kennedys of Culzean
Boyds of Penkill
Hamiltons of Rozelle

Microfilm/fiche Reader Printers

There are three Microfilm Readers available for public use. These can be booked up to 2 weeks in advance by contacting the Scottish & Local History Library. Charges are made for photocopies.

Computer Facilities

The local history library has 2 machines available for public access, these can be booked in advance by telephoning the department Tel: (01292) 286385.

CD ROM titles are available for use free of charge including; Family Tree Maker, Scottish Bibliography and the Herald newspaper. Staff are happy to help readers use the facilities available in the Scottish and Local History Library but first time computer users are advised to attend the CyberCentre for some basic training in the first instance.

Online genealogical material can be accessed in the CyberCentre free of charge.

Copying Service

Copies of material may be obtained in the form of photocopies subject to copyright restrictions. There is a small charge for this and details are available on request.

Genealogy Electronic Enquiries

Enquiries ranging from basic to advanced will be dealt with by staff in the Scottish and Local History Library . A table of search charges is available on request by telephoning the Scottish and Local History Library or emailing Local.History@south-ayrshire.gov.uk