Archives

Our archives preserves the history of our area and helps you explore records about people, places and events. You can visit us to research your family history, learn about your home or community, or look into past council and government decisions.

What you can find

We keep unique records from the council and from earlier local authorities. We also hold material donated by local organisations, businesses and individuals.

Our collections include:

council minutes and committee papers
school records
East Kilbride Development Corporation records
business papers from solicitors, architects and local groups

These records help you understand how South Lanarkshire has grown and changed over time.

Visit or contact us

Everyone is welcome to use the Archive. Please book an appointment before you come in, as we cannot accept walk-in visits. Using the Archive is free.

You can browse our collections pages or search the national resource Your Scottish Archives. If you need help, our team is happy to assist by email, phone or letter.

Opening hours

Our search room is open Tuesday to Thursday, 10am to 4pm

Address

South Lanarkshire Council Archives and Records Centre
Unit 30/32 Hawbank Road
East Kilbride
G74 5EX

Email: archives@southlanarkshire.gov.uk

Phone: 01355 239193

Donate records

We work to protect the history of South Lanarkshire for future generations. If you have original records, photographs or documents that you think may be of interest, please contact us to discuss donating them.