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If you would like to purchase copies of drawings, photographs or manuscripts in our archive, we can supply photographic prints, digital images, 35mm slides, transparencies, photocopies and lasercopies. We can also supply database reports and a range of publications.
If you have already searched the Canmore database and know what you wish to order, the simplest way of placing an order is to download the green order form in Microsoft Word, complete it, save it and email it as an attachment to info@rcahms.gov.uk.
Alternatively, you can complete the order form, print it out and post it to us at RCAHMS, Photographic Orders, John Sinclair House, 16 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh EH8 9NX. Or fax it to: +44 (0)131 662 1499. Please do not send payment with your order; an invoice will be posted with your images.
We need to know:
· your contact details
· what your order will be used for
· the archive number of the item you wish to order, for example
ED 12345 PO
· the name and address of the building of interest, or the Ordnance
Survey Mapsheet and site number
· what format you require, for example print, digital image, slide,
photocopy, lasercopy
· whether the image is black and white or colour
· the size of the print in millimetres, for example 152x203, 203x254, etc.
Please note that we can only supply copies of RCAHMS copyright material. Items which are not copyright RCAHMS can only be copied with written permission from the copyright holder.
Digital images are supplied as TIFFs at 400dpi - other resolutions and formats are available on request.
If you are a student, there is a 33% discount for all orders. We will ask you to provide proof of your student status.
If you need help with your order, please email us: info@rcahms.gov.uk.
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If you already know what you wish to order, the simplest way of placing an order with us is to download the pale blue order form in Microsoft Word, complete it, save it and email it as an attachment to info@rcahms.gov.uk.
Alternatively, you can complete the order form, print it out and post it to us at RCAHMS, AP Orders, John Sinclair House, 16 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh EH8 9NX. Or fax it to: +44 (0)131 662 1499. Please do not send payment with your order; an invoice will be posted with your images.
We need to know:
· your contact details
· what your order will be used for
· for business customers, a purchase order number
· the film number of the image you wish to order
· the frame numbers that you wish to order
· the date of the sortie
· what format you require, for example contact print, digital image,
enlargement, diapositive
If you are a student, there is a 33% discount for all orders. We will ask you to provide proof of your student status.
If you are not sure what aerial photographs you wish to order, search the AirPhotoFinder website. If you need any help with your order, send us an enquiry on the online form or send us an email: info@rcahms.gov.uk.
For all other requests, such as database report print-outs and downloads, please email info@rcahms.gov.uk directly giving us full details about the information that you require and the preferred format.
A full list of the services and formats that we provide can be seen on the Price List page.
You can also order items in person by completing the order forms in the public search room at John Sinclair House, 16 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh, which is open to the public from Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm.
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Prices for all the services that we provide can be seen on the Price List page.
You can also download a full price list in Microsoft Word or by clicking on the blue form on the left.
Photographic orders of up to 20 items take up to 15 working days to process. Larger orders will require further time.
A Fast Service is available for orders required within 5 working days; this is charged at double the standard prices quoted. In certain circumstances, for example large or complex orders involving the photography of drawings, a Fast Service may not be possible. If in doubt, please contact us: info@rcahms.gov.uk.
A same-day | next-day service is available for Digital Images: this is charged at £50 per image.
Orders will be posted by First Class mail. You will be charged for postage and packing.
Alternatively, you can collect your order directly from RCAHMS. Tick the box on the order form to let us know that you wish to collect your order. We will contact you when your order is ready to pick up.
You can pay at the RCAHMS reception desk when you collect your order.
Please do not send payment with your order; an invoice will be posted with your items when they are ready.
Payment can be made in person at RCAHMS, or by post with a cheque in Pounds Sterling made payable to RCAHMS.
You can also pay by debit or credit card by completing that section of the order form.
All enquiries will be answered within 15 working days.
Telephone us from Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm: +44 (0)131 662 1456
Fax us: +44 (0)131 662 1499
Write to us: RCAHMS, John Sinclair House, 16 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh EH8 9NX.
Email us: info@rcahms.gov.uk
