Brand-new facility for North Lanarkshire's archives
Formerly Motherwell Heritage Centre, this stunning contemporary buiding is to be - from April 2012 - the new home for all North Lanarkshire's archives. All are welcome and guidance is available to first-time researchers of family histories or local studies.
Documents ranging from the 15th to 21st centuries will all be contained in one easily-searchable facility. There will be a new room dedicated to family history research, in addition to the existing local studies room with its extensive reference library, photography archive and local newspaper database.
A photocopying service is available, which includes maps of old boundaries and mine-workings, essential for modern-day planning enquiries and applications. For current fees, please contact the centre.
There will continue to be an exhibition area, with a year-round programme of displays highlighting the area's heritage, as well as contemporary art and crafts.
The centre's fifth-floor viewing platform gives an outstanding view up and down the Clyde Valley, from Tinto Hill in the south, to Ben Lomond in the north.
There is also a small shop selling a range of books on local heritage, cards, traditional toys and sweets.
During school holidays the centre lays on a selection of craft activities and events for children. Check out the 'events' page of this website for details, or call the centre direct on (01698) 274590.