Ayrshire Archives is based at the Ayrshire Archives Centre in Ayr, which was established in 1998 by South Ayrshire Council as its main repository for current and non-current records. The building conforms to professional archival standards as laid out in BS5454: Recommendations for the Storage and Exhibition of Archival Documents and the HMC's A Standard for Record Repositories. The Centre consists of four environmentally controlled storage areas, a search room for up to twelve researchers, a conference room and staff offices. Therefore, the Centre acts as both a repository for the current and historic records of South Ayrshire and a base for the many activities which Ayrshire Archives is involved in.

Searchroom, Ayrshire Archives Centre

How to use the Records Centre

Upon arrival all users must deposit their coats and bags in the lockers provided and fill in a Registration Form detailing their name, address and purpose of visit. This information is useful for statistical analysis and vital for record security. Users may also be asked for proof of identity. Researchers are requested to agree, (as a condition of entry) to conform to our Searchroom Regulations. Records are then accessed via the index and archive lists. Staff will be happy to assist users with queries about the record types and their research potential. When a user wishes to consult a record a Production Slip, must be filled in for each item requested. There are map reading tables and power points for laptop users in the searchroom. Records may be photocopied, at the discretion of the searchroom supervisor. A Copyright Disclaimer Form must also be filled out by the user prior to photocopying.

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