Local History Library

The Local History library is a reference library.  Customers are welcome to come and carry out research. Staff are able to direct customers to the Local History Library where customers can browse the collection and carry out their own research. We are unable to answer enquiries by telephone or email. 

Customers wishing to use the microfiche, should contact us before visiting, by calling Linlithgow library on:01506 283880, emailing Linlithgow library (opens new window) or by sending a message to West Lothian Council - Museums and Local History Facebook page (opens new window) 

More than just history - find out what's on offer at the West Lothian Local History Library:

• Photographs - 11,000 photos - some online at Flickr - Museums, Archives and Local History (opens new window)
• Maps - c.1,100 maps.  Search for them in the Main library catalogue (opens new window)
• Newspapers are available to view on our microfilm readers - search the Local Newspaper Search (opens new window)
• Books - some 10,000 books - search them in the Main library catalogue (opens new window)
• Family history resources - censuses, OPRs, MIs, etc.
• Valuation and Voters' Rolls from1855.

In addition the Local History Library offers:

• Schools' packs for each town and village

For Family History information, see the Family History page

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.

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