Highland Archive Service facilities re-opening update

From the Highland Archive Service (www.highlifehighland.com/archives-service/):

We are pleased to announce that Highland Archive Service facilities in Inverness, Portree and Fort William will be reopening to the public from the 27th of April.

Nucleus: The Nuclear and Caithness Archive remains temporarily closed until further notice, however the staff are able to provide assistance remotely.

Summary of our updated procedures;

We will be operating a booking system with slots between 10.00am – 12.30pm and 2.00pm – 4.30pm. This will be reviewed regularly, and changes made accordingly.
- Highland Archive Centre (Inverness) – Tuesday and Thursday
- Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre (Portree) – Tuesday and Thursday
- Lochaber Archive Centre (Fort William) – Fridays

You must make an appointment and pre-order all documents before visiting. Please do this a week in advance to ensure that the documents you require are available.
We can provide access to original archive documents, PCs, microfiche and microfiche readers and reference books. Access to ScotlandsPeople is not yet available.
You must wear a face covering whilst in our buildings (exceptions accepted)
Physical distancing and hand sanitising stations will be in place throughout our buildings.
The buildings will close over lunchtime (12.30-2.00) to allow for enhanced cleaning of public areas.

Please note that, in line with Scottish Government guidance, we will retain your name and contact details for use in Test and Protect for 21 days.

For further details visit https://www.highlifehighland.com/archives-service/covid-19-archive-updates/

Chris

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