Local History Library

Please note: The Local History Library will be closed on Monday 13th March 2023 for the annual stock check to be carried out.  We apologise for any inconvenience.

The Local History library is a reference library.  Customers are welcome to come and carry out research. Staff are able to direct customers to the Local History Library where customers can browse the collection and carry out their own research. We are unable to answer enquiries by telephone or email but you are welcome to book an appointment to visit the Local History Library.

Customers wishing to use the microfiche, should contact us before visiting, by calling Linlithgow library on:01506 283880, emailing Linlithgow library or by sending a message to West Lothian Council - Museums and Local History Facebook page 

More than just history - find out what's on offer at the West Lothian Local History Library:

• Photographs - 11,000 photos - some online at Flickr - Museums, Archives and Local History
• Maps - c.1,100 maps.  Search for them in the Main library catalogue
• Newspapers are available to view on our microfilm readers - search the Local Newspaper Search
• Books - some 10,000 books - search them in the Main library catalogue
• Family history resources - censuses, OPRs, MIs, etc.
• Valuation and Voters' Rolls from1855.

In addition the Local History Library offers:

• Schools' packs for each town and village

For Family History information, see the Family History page

Explore your heritage, re-discover your history, bring the past to life.

West Lothian Local History Library - collecting, preserving, organising and promoting West Lothian's heritage.

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