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Adoption - Scotland

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Louise

Louise Report 22 Aug 2008 14:14

Does anyone know how to research an adoption which happened in 1954 in Edinburgh, Scotland. I have the adoption cert, childs name & birth cert, adoptive & biological parents details. I am hoping their may be some archived case notes somewhere that would give details surrounding the adoption, why/how/reasons etc...Any ideas?

♥♥♥Debbie♥♥♥

♥♥♥Debbie♥♥♥ Report 22 Aug 2008 14:46

You could contact someone on here for an electrol look up

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 22 Aug 2008 14:50

You can only access records if you are the adoptee.

I know someone adopted in Scotland in 1949.
As they were living in southern England, they were able to write to Edinburgh giving permission for the file to be opened in their name, (by someone in authority I believe?)
Nothing could be copied, other than by hand, but there was a father named, although none appeared on the birth certificate.


Gwyn

Louise

Louise Report 22 Aug 2008 15:40

I should also note, that the adoptive child is now deceased. I am the adoptive childs daughter. So I am not sure what info will be released.

Gwyn in Kent

Gwyn in Kent Report 22 Aug 2008 15:44

Not sure whether Scottish rules are different, but my friend is not able to access records of her late father adopted in England.

Gwyn

Geraldine

Geraldine Report 23 Aug 2008 04:29

Hi Louise

I don't want to sound negitive but I doubt if you will get anywhere.
However, you will never know unless you try. Having all the details is a positive step.

You should contact www.birthlink.org.uk they will advise.

Birthlink
21 Castle Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3DN
Scotland
United Kingdom
Tel: (0131) 225 6441

Cheers Gerry

Kay????

Kay???? Report 23 Aug 2008 08:33


The same adoption rules apply in England and Scotland,,if the *adoptee* is deceased then no contractual information can be entered into by a third party,the records are now permantly closed,,

Hope that helps.

Louise

Louise Report 23 Aug 2008 21:54

Thanks all - I will try......fingers crossed