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.
Ownership:
Private Organisation 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.
Seasonal opening details (2006):
April to October.
Opening Hours:
April to end of October � Tuesdays and Fridays 10am to 3.45pm - pre-booking essential. Thursday 10am till 3.45 pm - no booking required.
June, July and August � additional Sunday openings from 1pm to 3.45pm - pre-booking essential.
Facilities:
All available research aides plus assistance.
Admission:
Free
Contact:
Tel: 01361 882166
Requests for openings outside normal times should be made to:
Ronald Morrison on 01361 882166
Attached attractions:
Part of Old Gala House
Additional info:
The current Monumental Inscriptions Series for Roxburghshire and Berwickshire are also available from: McGregor Books, 12 Bridge St, Kelso TD5 6JD,
Tel: +44(0)1573 225309
or online at: McGregor Books
Web link: (where appropriate):
Borders Family History Society
Places to stay nearby:
Galashiels
Local towns and villages:
- Galashiels
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