Here to help you find your family and local history in the Scottish Borders region. Our research centre in Overhaugh St, Galashiels TD1 1DP welcomes visitors.
Galashiels, Scotland
Joined December 2009
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📣 They’re here!
Dive into 245,000 new records now available to search and view, including
- Birth records from 1924
- Marriage entries from 1949
- Death records from 1974
Uncover your Scottish heritage now 👇
bit.ly/SPNewEntries
ALT A woman in smart casual clothes looking at a birth register, in front of a bookcase.
Borders Family History Society retweeted
We've reached the end of our #ReviewOfTheYear. In 2022 we learnt about #WW1 internees Joseph Ludwig Herbert and Jan Kaczor thanks to the generosity of their families. Poignant stories that reveal the power of humanity in times of conflict #StobsFamily @x4cld @tga1302 #BestOf2022
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Please note that NRS buildings will close to customers for the festive period at 1 pm on 23 December, reopening on 4 January.
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The ScotlandsPeople extract ordering service will close for the festive period, starting from 1 pm on 23 December and reopening on 4 January. Visitors to the ScotlandsPeople Centre in Edinburgh should note that the Centre will also be closed for the duration of this period.
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Good News: we have an update on access to records held at West Register House in Edinburgh. Visit our Service Status Page to find out more: bit.ly/3aPKwgJ
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Looking forward to our next Sunday talk on Traquairs Tennants, Cottars and Workers by Margaret Fox archivist at #Traquair House.
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Our next free online talk is on 28 Oct.
Linda Bankier will be talking about the archives at Berwick and they stories they hold about crime and punishment in the past:
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For our full programme:
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ALT Victorian wanted poster from the Berwick Archives. Benjamin Hepworth is wanted by Sheffield City Police for embezzelment (fraud).
Borders Family History Society retweeted
#OnThisDay in 1847, Irish famine victims began to arrive to the city of Toronto. Thousands of children became orphans during the Irish famine migration. Visit the @CdnEncyclopedia to learn more and watch the classic #HeritageMinute on Irish Orphans: thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/e…
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From 21-28 May 2021 the @CWGC is hosting its first ever War Graves Week. As part of this week we’re hosting a series of public events at sites around the UK. Learn more about these events, and book your place on one, here: ow.ly/aPnS50EFqLz #WarGravesWeek
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We're back! The search room in Berwick Record Office yesterday, up and running and Covid compliant. Anyone wanting to use the service next week needs to book a slot through Eventbrite, Berwick Record Office - Search Room Visit. #open #WelcomeBack #berwick
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Head to walterscott250.com/ now to watch our launch video! 🎉
Featuring Andy McGregor's incredible lightshow and special guests @Writer_DG @Damian_Barr @KirstyWark
Followed by a Facebook live from Smailholm tower at 6.30pm GMT: facebook.com/walterscott250
📸: @wilkophoto
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We can't wait for Walter Scott's 250th anniversary celebrations to inspire a new generation. There are exciting events and activities planned from organisations across Scotland and the world!
Starting with our virtual launch event at 6pm this Saturday
scottsabbotsford.com/whats-o…
Borders Family History Society retweeted
*SERVICE UPDATE* Latest update on Historical Search Room 👇
nrscotland.gov.uk/about-us/s…
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*SERVICE UPDATE* We continue to plan for the restart of other services. Once protection level systems are reintroduced, the timing for the restart of these services will be dependent on the level systems and protective measures in place. nrscotland.gov.uk/about-us/s…
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*SERVICE UPDATE* In line with @scotgov Strategic Framework our on site services will remain closed to the public until at least 26th April. We will continue to deliver business critical services during this time, more 👇 nrscotland.gov.uk/about-us/s…
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Join us tomorrow as we talk to the Hawick Archaeological Society. With a backdrop of #WW1 internment & 21st century lockdowns the lecture explores how we can be inspired by the PoWs through their material culture. Released 7pm -> bit.ly/37TXMvS. Thanks to @TheHawickPaper
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Our next free webinar is on 3rd February. @Ordinary_Times will be talking on the subject of "News from home: finding the diaspora in newspapers". Open to both members and non-members. Sign up here: landing-pages.one-name.org/a…
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We're excited to be working with @NatRecordsScot on a new webinar series for community archives. Exploring topics from preserving social media to cataloguing photos, they will give practical tips and insights to help you manage your own collections! scottisharchives.org.uk/late…
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Spent a lovely evening last night talking online to the Gullane & Dirleton History Society about art, creativity, internment and lockdown. Such great company and some super questions too! Uplifting and inspiring! #WW1 #internment #LockdownLecture
