Museums and Archives Service - West Lothian Council This website uses cookies This cookie statement explains what cookies are, which cookies we use and why, and what you can do to manage your cookie preferences. Your cookie preferences were saved Set cookie preferences Please give us your feedback on the website. You can use the minimise control on the left of this pop up to complete the survey later in your visit. Complete Survey No Thanks Link to " West Lothian Council " homepage Sign up for news News All Services Toggle menu Scottish Parliamentary Elections - 7 May 2026 Information and guidance for voters ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7 May can be accessed by clicking on the link above Your Community Museums and Archives Service Museums and Archives Service West Lothian has a rich history and heritage. West Lothian Council Museums and Archives Service is the starting place for any enquiry about the history of West Lothian. Use our services to gain access to informative historical resources, original historic records and a wide range of local history objects. Find out more in the pages below about family & local history, visiting our museums, accessing the archives and making donations. Archives West Lothian Council Archives preserve and makes accessible records relating to the history of West Lothian. Museums Our museums service cares for and displays local history objects. We are responsible for several Community Museums and offer outreach services for schools and more. Heritage in West Lothian West Lothian's past is still very much present all around us. Important historic sites like Cairnpapple and Linlithgow Palace, stately homes like Hopetoun and the Binns, and the many museums and heritage attractions all help to bring the past alive. Local History Library and Family History The Local History Library is based in Tam Dalyell House (formerly County Buildings) in Linlithgow High Street. The Library is the best starting point for your family history research. Get Involved There are many ways to get involved with West Lothian Heritage Services. The Naming of New or Existing Council Buildings or Public Spaces West Lothian Council has an agreed protocol for dealing with requests for the naming or renaming of heritable council property, public spaces or any other places otherwise in the control of the council. West Lothian Connection "The West Lothian Connection" (revised edition) has been developed as an educational resource on transatlantic slavery and its impact on society. Complaints