Local History Library

For information on West Lothian's history or heritage, visit the West Lothian Local History Library. 

The library holds tens of thousands of items relating to every aspect of West Lothian and its heritage:

  • books
  • maps
  • photographs
  • local newspapers
  • DVDs and videos
  • CDs
  • family history resources

Whether your question relates to coal or shale mining, architecture, archaeology, wildlife, churches, modern-day West Lothian - or even your own town or village, your house or your ancestors, then contact the Local History Library.

Address: Connolly House, Hopefield Rd, Blackburn EH47 7HZ

Tel: 01506 776331

Email: sybil.cavanagh@westlothian.gov.uk

Opening Hours: Mon - Thurs : 9.00am - 5.00pm, Fri : 9.00am - 4.00pm, First Saturday of every month : 9.30am - 1.00pm

Manager: Sybil Cavanagh

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Disabled Facilities

Disabled access and disabled toilet