Borders Family History Society

Things to do in Scottish Borders
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.

Opening Hours 2009
The archive and search room will be re-opening at Old Gala House from Thursday, 2nd April 2009 until Friday, 30th October 2009.

We will be open on Tuesdays and Fridays, by reservation in advance for sessions 10 am-12 pm, 12 pm-2 pm, 2 pm-3.45 pm; these sessions will be limited to 2 teams of one or two people.
Please note that if there are no booked sessions for a particular Tuesday or Friday, the archive will not be opened.

Additionally, we will be open on every Thursday from 2nd April 2009 till 30th October 2009 from 10 am to 3.45 pm, on an �all comer� basis and while it is not necessary to pre-book for a Thursday it is still recommended as space is so limited.

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