Libraries - local history and heritage
Find out the rich heritage of your local area in the West Lothian Local History Library. The Library holds a huge range of books, maps and images about West Lothian’s places and people.
The Local History Library is at Library HQ, Hopefield Road, Blackburn, EH47 7HZ.
The library has an extensive collection of books, photographs, maps and newspapers.
In addition, the Local History Library offers:
- Exhibitions on local history
- Schools’ packs for each town and village
- Talks on local history
- Local history ‘events’
- Local history publications for sale
- Local authors’ fund – financial assistance (see below)
- Photo gallery under construction
- Donations of books, photographs and other items are gratefully accepted
Who do you think you are? If you’ve ever wondered about your family history, then make a start now. Dig up your family history and explore your roots. Whether you’re just starting out or moving on, the Library can help:
- Family history resources
- Advice and help
- Family history workshops led by the West Lothian Family History Society
- West Lothian Family History Society meets in the Library on the first Tuesday of each month
- Visit the library, see the full range of resources, and get friendly, expert help with your local history and family history research.
- Or phone or e-mail the library with your specific enquiry.
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.