Carsphairn Heritage centre holds a variety of artefacts, some of which have been bought but mostly, given by those wishing to share their personal heritage.

Books. There is a collection including a variety of old books and modern publications all about the parish of Carsphairn and the surrounding area of South West Scotland.

Maps Kirkcudbrightshire was one of the first counties to be mapped using the 6" scale and there are the first maps of the locality on this scale. Other maps of varying age and scale are available for perusal.

Photographs Several collections of photographs and slides depicting scenes people and a way of life now just a memory can be viewed.

Items Solid objects are catalogued as "items".

Monumental Inscriptions Detailed information on those in Carsphairn Churchyard is available plus a number of books on those from other parishes in the Stewartry.

Valuation Rolls Several books covering specific years in the 19th century for the whole of the Stewartry and specific rolls for Carsphairn and several other surrounding parishes are available.

Census Returns 1841,1851,1861,1881 and 1891 are all available in a legible form.

Births Marriages and Deaths The record of all births, marriages and some deaths from Woodhead Lead mine from 1841-1891, various entries from the old parish records from 1775 until 1855 and a miscellaneous collection of births, marriages and deaths from the parish are held here

Church Records There is a variety of source material on all the churches that have been worshipped in over the centuries. These include the Church of Scotland,The United Free Church and the Free Church at Lamloch where the leadminers from Woodhead used to worship.

Family Histories Click here

There are always people, willing to share their knowledge of our heritage available to assist you when you visit, either in person or by E-mail. There may be a research charge depending on the enquiry.