Please remember that the spelling of
place names and the names of Parishes,
as with the spelling of surnames, has varied over the course of many
years. We have endeavoured to check the spelling of names in this
catalogue to ensure accuracy, however be aware of variations from
present day spelling. Adopt a liberal approach in your research in the
interpretation of the entries.
Please note that items in this
Catalogue are for research within the library premises
only and are NOT available for LOAN or SALE.
The collection of
Maps held in the library is in paper format, and will
be found in either the Maps Stands or on top of the film
cabinets in Map holders.
Civil Parishes and Counties of Scotland
showing Overall Dates of Old Parochial Records Held in Edinburgh and
available Worldwide on microfilm for the County of Midlothian.
Ordnance Survey Map of Edinburgh including
Cramond, Dalkeith, Inverkeithing, Lasswade, Leith, Livingston,
Musselburgh, Newbottle, Penicuik and West Calder. 1987 Reprint by
Caledonian Books.
Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae - Volume 1 by
Hew Scott. A full listing, with biographical details, of
ministers who served in the Synod of Lothian & Tweedale from the
Reformation to the Twentieth Century and covers the counties of
Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian.
The Register of Apprentices of the City of
Edinburgh 1583-1800
(Note: These Apprentices come from all parts of
Scotland)
(CD)
Historical Clock & Watchmakers Index.
UK-wide index
(CD)
Faculty of Advocates, Scotland 1532-1943
Transcript found on Scotland General CD
(CD)
Merchant Seamen’s Crew Agreement Lists
1851 PRO Catalogue No. BT 98 Note: The area designation relates to the ships’ Port of
Registration not the birthplace of the seaman. A seaman could
sign on anywhere and change ships at will, so if you do not find him
where expected try other areas.
The files include a Master Surname Index to
Lists published to date.
Areas covered are:-Aberdeen, Angus,
Cornwall, Lanark, Renfrew, Scotland South- East, Scotland South-West,
Highlands & Islands, Wales, Ireland North (Ulster), Ireland
Mid & East (Leinster) Ireland South &West (Munster &
Connaught).