Welcome to Lothian Health Services Archive

Lothian Health Services Archive holds the historically important local records of NHS hospitals and other health-related material.

We collect, preserve and catalogue these records and promote them to increase understanding of the history of health and for the benefit of all.

Please use this website as a gateway to our collections, the services we provide and the projects we undertake.

Lothian Health Services Archive holds the historically important local records of NHS hospitals and other health-related material.

The significance of Lothian Health Services Archive's Edinburgh and Lothian HIV/AIDS Collections has been recognised by inscription to the UNESCO UK Memory of the World Register.

Please see our source list for more information.

Lothian Health Services Archive holds the historically important local records of NHS hospitals and other health-related material. We collect, preserve and catalogue these records and promote them to increase understanding of the history of health and for the benefit of all.

Two of our drawings by Andrew Kennedy are now on display in 'Masterpieces II', an exhibition which showcases treasures in the University Collections. Admission to the Edinburgh University Main Library Exhibition Room (30 George Square, EH8 9LJ) is free and it is open 10am – 5pm Monday to Saturday until 30 June 2012.

Lothian Health Services Archive collects, preserves and catalogues the historically important local records of NHS hospitals and other health-related material.

We offer valuable work experience for those interested in the archive or conservation professions through our active volunteer programme.

For more information, and the volunteer application form, please see our webpage.

Lothian Health Services Archive holds the historically important local records of NHS hospitals and other health-related material and promotes them to increase understanding of the history of health and for the benefit of all.

Images from our collections, stories uncovered from the records and project updates are available through our social media pages on Flickr, Twitter, Facebook and our blog.