How this site works

You can start an archives search straight from the home page.  Just type any word or phrase into the search box.  If you want to narrow your search down, use the ‘Advanced Search’ (link) option just under the box on the home page.  This will give you a set of filters to help you in your search. See below for more tips and guidance on basic and advanced searching.

For information on what collections are accessible on Your Scottish Archives and who are the current contributors visit ‘Explore the site’ (link)

This site also contains lots of useful material about archives for beginners, experienced users and professionals.  The ‘Knowledge Base’ (link) is a great resource for researchers with extensive information about archival types and subject areas.

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