The Highland Archive Service's collections date from the 13th century to the present day and comprise documents in multiple formats including charters, minute books, correspondence and accounts, to maps, photographs and films.
The main series of official records held are those created by The Highland Council and its predecessors, the former Regional, County, District and Burgh Councils.
Among the many hundreds of privately deposited collections relating to the Highlands are the records of estates and families, businesses, churches, organisations and societies.
More information about our collections
Collections in the Highland Archive Centre
Explore collections relating to Inverness-Shire, Ross and Cromarty, Sutherland, and Nairnshire
Collections in Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre
Explore collections relating to Skye and Lochalsh
Collections in Lochaber Archive Centre
Explore collections relating to Lochaber
Highland Archive Service online catalogue
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Guides to records
Never used a valuation roll? Want to know what school admission registers contain? Find out with our guides to records
