The Archives
5 Borrowmeadow Road,
Springkerse Industrial Estate,
Stirling
FK7 7UW
Phone: 01786 450745
Email: archive@stirling.gov.uk
Opening times
Monday to Thursday:
9am to 12:30pm, 1:30pm to 4pm
Friday - Closed
Saturday - Closed
Sunday - Closed
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Drop-in services are available during our opening hours.
Using the Archives
Registration
When you arrive we'll ask you to complete a registration form that will include your contact details and areas of interest. By signing this form, you agree to abide by our simple common-sense search procedures. This also acts as a security measure to help us protect the records.
Accessing and handling records
You can access records by searching through our various catalogues and indexes, then completing a document request slip to access the document.
To protect our records from any potential damage, we ask you observe our handling guidelines.
Copying
We can provide copies of original records up to size A3, providing the document can withstand the process. This may not be possible if the document is fragile or in copyright.
Copies of items from bound volumes must be taken using a digital camera. Visitors can use their own phone or tablet camera for a fee.
Our staff can provide more information.
Charges
Copying charges
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A4 black and white |
£0.60 |
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A4 colour |
£1.10 |
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A3 black and white |
£1.10 |
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A3 colour |
£1.30 |
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Microfilm and internet printouts per item |
£0.50 |
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Digital images (self service flat fee) |
£6.40 |
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Digital images provided by Archives staff per item |
£2.20 |
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Book, magazine, video and multimedia reproduction of the archival item |
£68.00 |
Research rates
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Staff searches for local and family history enquiries |
£35.00 per hour |
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Staff searches carried out on behalf of users for business, professional or commercial purposes |
£125.00 per hour |
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Building standards and planning file searches |
£45.00 with reference £127.50 without reference |
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Tenancy enquiries |
£44.00 |
We reserve the right to determine the most appropriate format for copying any records held and to refuse to copy to preserve the integrity of any document.
Depositing records
We're always keen to acquire further historical records of any age relating to individuals, families, clubs, organisations or societies in the Stirling Council area. These could be:
- minute books
- accounts
- letters
- photographs
- maps
- plans
- title deeds
You can deposit records as a gift, transferring ownership to the archives service or as a permanent loan, where you retain legal ownership. Full details of the terms and conditions of deposit can be found in our Terms of Deposits.
We ensure that all records are preserved and accessed in accordance with professional archival standards and recommendations.