Local and family history

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If you are trying to trace your family history, or find out more about the history of Paisley and the other towns and villages in Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire Local Studies Library can help you.

We have a large collection of current and historical records. You can find out more about these records in our collection using the 'Special collection' and 'Tracing your family history' links at top right hand of this page.

We welcome enquiries by any method and are happy to help you in answering specific questions but it is not possible for us to undertake detailed or time consuming research. If you wish to contact us in advance of a visit, or would like more information, we're happy to help.

You can contact the local studies librarian by -

email: locstuds.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk

phone: 0141 889 2360

fax: 0141 887 6468

writing to:
Reference and Local Studies Library
Central Library
68 High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BB