Family history resources

Midlothian Local Studies has lots of free resources to help you trace your family tree.

Read our list of suggestions below about how to get started and then visit Local Studies. Remember that we hold many unique resources that you will not find elsewhere.

Our six point guide to starting to trace your ancestors:

1. Borrow a book from your local library about tracing your family tree
2. Find out as much as you can from older members of your family
3. Look for old letters, documents, photographs and medals
4. Remember to work backwards from the present day
5. Organise your information in a clear way
6. Visit Midlothian Local Studies