Genealogy Centre
Have you ever wondered where your family came from? Or how you would find out?
Your birth certificate can provide a good starting point which can lead you in many other directrions to help you reveal the secrets of your past.
What we can offer you
At the Strathclyde Area Geneology Centre you will be allocated a computer with access to the National Index in Edinburgh. Microfiche readers are also available where necessary.
In the unlikely event that the computer system is unavailable, you would revert to the previous system and continue your search using the records held on microfiche. In some instances, the digitised records are difficult to read and in these instances you would also revert back to microfiche. Please be aware that the microfiche records are for the Strathclyde area only and cover the years 1855 to 1993.
Records/sources available
The following Strathclyde Area Records are available for your use:
Statutory Records (1855-2003) - digitised entries on computer
Civil Registration for Births, Deaths and Marriages was introduced in 1855. These are the records of District Registrars.
Census Records (1871, 1891, 1901 digitised entries on computer, 1881 index on separate computer system)
These records are arranged by address within Census Districts. They hold a wealth of information - name, relationship to householder, age, marital status, occupation and parish of birth.
Old Parochial registers (pre 1855) - Computer/Microfilm
The Old Parish Registers list Church of Scotland baptisms, marriage proclamations and burials. In some areas these Registers may be incomplete.
Opening hours and costs
Strathclyde Area Genealogy Centre is open:
Monday to Friday: 9.30am - 4.00pm (except Public Holidays)
Bookings are by appointment only,
Phone: 0141 287 8364
Due to high demand, we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.
The fee is £14.00 per day or part thereof (subject to change)
Please note disabled access/parking is available to the Genealogy Centre. Please phone for details.
22 Park Circus is a designated no-smoking building.
Where are we?
Strathclyde Area Genealogy Centre
22 Park Circus
Glasgow
G3 6BE
Phone: 0141 287 8364
Please note there are no reserved car parking spaces at Park Circus and it is suggested you either travel by public transport or leave your car at Charing Cross car park and walk the remainder of the journey which takes approximately 10 minutes. There are proposals for pay and display parking within the Park Circus area. For an update please phone the telephone number above.