Group Archives provides the following services for external customers:
Enquiries can be directed to the Archives by telephone, fax or e-mail (see Contact information ).
A record of all Bank of Scotland dormant accounts which wer transferred prior to 1978 is held by the Archives. This includes accounts from the British Linen Bank and the Union Banks, in addition to those from Bank of Scotland. See Contact information for details of how to get in touch.
Limited spacesare available to researchers wishing to consult archive documents. Also see Access details below.
Visits to the archives are strictly by appointment, between 10.00 and 16.00 hours Monday to Friday (excluding Bank and public holidays).
Access to the archives shall be at the absolute discretion of the Archivist. No access will be granted to customer records less than 100 years old or to other records less than 30 years old, except with special permission.
An Application for Access Form (opens new window) must be completed and returned to the Archivist prior to your visit. Please read this form carefully and observe its restrictions.
Halifax and Bank of Scotland Group Archives
12 Bankhead Crossway South
Edinburgh
EH11 4EN
Fax: 0131 529 1307
E-mail: archives@HBOSplc.com
Location and travel arrangements
Halifax and Bank of Scotland Group Archives Department is located in Edinburgh at Sighthill, 6 miles west of the city centre. Bus numbers 3, 3A, 25, and 34 run from Princes Street to the Bankhead roundabout (about 30 minutes). The Archives is a 10 minute walk from there (see map below).
Alternatively the Bathgate and Dunblane train services from Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket both stop at Edinburgh Park station (approximately 10 minutes). Again, the Archives is a 10 minute walk away (see map below).
Limited space is available in the car park but there is also on-street car parking.
The searchroom is fully accessible to wheel chair users.
Documents may not be removed from the searchroom but photocopies may be permitted, at the discretion of the Archivist.
There is no canteen on site, but tea and coffee facilities are available.
Map showing location of Halifax and Bank of Scotland Group Archives
To return to the Halifax and Bank of Scotland Group Archives
