Argyll Family History

Archives

• Argyll Archives
  Information about what records they hold and how to view them.

Criminals & Convicts

• Inveraray Jail Prison Records
  Search Inveraray Jail Prison Records for criminal ancestors between 1820 – 1889. You can even visit the old prison to see what life as a prisoner was really like.

Forums

• RootsChat Argyllshire
  Ask a question about your Argyllshire ancestors or just browse the previous posts to see info and links to help with your research.

General Family History

• Old Scottish Argyll
  Many records for Argyll listed by town, village etc.
• Genuki Argyll
  Has some links for Argyll genealogy and history.

Local History

• Place Names of Argyll
  An old book available online with a general history of the county and its places.

Maps

• Old Argyllshire Maps
  Many old maps of Argyllshire

Military Records

• The History of the 91st Argyllshire Highlanders
  An online book printed in 1910 with maps and illustrations, which can be searched and downloaded.

Societies

• Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society
  The society covers the Argyll area and can help you with your research there.