About Ayrshire Archives
Ayrshire Archives is the local authority archive service for South Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and North Ayrshire Council
Ayrshire Archives Description
Ayrshire Archives is the local authority archive service for South Ayrshire Council, East Ayrshire Council and North Ayrshire Council.
The Ayrshire Archives Service was established in 1996 by the three Ayrshire councils to preserve and make accessible AyrshireŌĆÖs documentary heritage. The archive service looks after and provides access to records of historical importance belonging to the three local authorities and their predecessors, as well as private records that relate to the historical development of Ayrshire and Arran.
Ayrshire Archives covers the whole of Ayrshire including the Cumbraes and Arran and our collections are located throughout the county.
The oldest record we hold is the Burgh Charter for the Town of Ayr, dated 1205, and signed by William the Lion, King of Scotland.
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We've been busy adding more catalogues to our website! http://www.ayrshirearchives.org.uk/
This photograph from one of our collections is unidentified... can anyone help?
As we have reached over 500 followers we would like to say a big thanks to everyone who follows our page. Keep liking and sharing!
As we have reached over 500 followers we would like to say a big thanks to everyone who follows our page. Keep liking and sharing!
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Here's a memo from Ayr County Council records regarding Ayrshire maternity services in 1936 by Professor James Hendry for #InternationalDayOfTheMidwife on Sunday. Reference CO3/8/8/48
Today we are launching our new Strathclyde Building Preservation Trust catalogue! For the first time researchers will be able to browse this catalogue on our website. The records within this collection date from 1981 ŌĆō 2013 and includes photographs, correspondence, reports and plans. These records provide a fascinating insight into the work conducted by this organisation, whose aim was to preserve and regenerate historical buildings within Ayrshire.
These records are available to view at our Ayrshire Archives headquarters in Ayr on Tuesdays ŌĆō just contact us to make an appointment.
Can anyone guess where in Ayrshire this garden was? Reference AA/DC155 #NationalGardeningWeek
In honour of #NationalTelephoneDay here's an example of how use of the telephone has changed. Accession 18/032
Today we are sharing an image of the Obit Book of St John the Baptist Church, 1306-1559 in honour of World Book and Copyright Day. Accession 613
One of our volunteers judged our staff Easter egg competition. After much deliberation the winner is ...
For Easter this year Ayrshire Archives staff took part in an egg decorating competition - the results will be revealed soon! Which is your favourite?
McCafferty's newsagents, Newton-on-Ayr. Reference CO3/17/1/8/21
We're happy to have reached 400 followers......500 here we come!
Following on from #WorldHealthDay, here's an extract from Ayr County Council Public Assistance and Health Committee Reports, November 1930. Reference CO3/8/2/94
Tartan Day has been celebrated in the United States since 1998 with many participating in an annual Tartan Parade along Sixth Avenue, New York. Looking back to this parade held in Ayr in the 1950s will have to do for us! Reference CO3/17/1/8/11
Today we are launching our new Darvel Burgh catalogue! The records within this collection date from 1858 ŌĆō 1983 and for the first time researchers will be able to browse the catalogue of Darvel Burgh online. This collection contains a wide variety of records including Town Council minute books, Dean of Guild plans and the financial records of the Burgh. [ 56 more words ] https://ayrshirearchives.wordpress.com/ŌĆ ”/04/03/darvel-burgh/
Hope you all enjoyed our April Fool's post - we are sorry to disappoint anyone who was hoping to place an order for our "Smell of the Century" candles!
Coming soon....
Ayrshire Archives launches an exciting new shopping experience. This is a unique opportunity to bring the past to life in your home today. The new product range provides the perfect gift or just a treat for yourself and home. These evocative and captivating creations will add beauty and atmosphere to any room or occasion. The ŌĆ£Smell of the CenturyŌĆØ range of scented candles are infused with the pungent aroma of a variety of historical locations.
For a whiff of ...life in days gone by, give one of our scented candles a try. Relive the aroma of the past, transport your senses, the choice is vast.
Be the first to experience the aromatic delight of our new range, including Pungent Poorhouse, Rancid River and Stinky Schoolroom. For friends, family or just a treat for yourself ŌĆō bring uplifting joy to your senses and welcome the pong of the past into your life.
Here's our first shipment about to be dispatched! ¤Ģ»’ĖŤÜó
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