Perth & Kinross Archive are set to welcome researchers back to the AK Bell Library.

From 1 October 2020 Perth & Kinross Archive and the Local & Family History Department at the AK Bell Library will reopen to researchers with new hours: Thursdays and Fridays, 10am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.

The service will operate on an appointment-only basis subject to availability. Appointments will last 50 minutes with the option to book multiple slots, up to a full day. Staff within the departments will be pleased to offer assistance to any researchers wishing to plan a visit. There will be restrictions in place however, these will ensure that a safe and comfortable service can be provided by those wishing to use the archives.

You can get in touch with Perth & Kinross Archive to make an appointment, visit, or to discuss your research requirements by emailing [email protected]. The Local & Family History Department can be reached on [email protected].

Alternative ways to access family history resources can be found on the Culture Perth and Kinross website. Staff will also be pleased to help via our research enquiry service.

The AK Bell Library in Perth will introduce new opening hours from the week beginning, 28th September. Following customer feedback and to enable greater access to services, the AK Bell Library will now be open Tuesday to Friday from 9.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 4.30pm, with additional hours on Thursday evening from 5pm – 8pm. The Library will be open from 9.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm on a Saturday.

The popular Click and Collect service at AK Bell Library will also be changing its operating hours. The service will now be available at all times the AK Bell Library is open, extending public access to the different ways in which customers can choose to access their books.