Birthlinks After Adoption Information Line (AAIL) is an easily accessible one-stop point of contact for all those seeking information and advice relating to adoption issues that affect adults.
We are here to help;
Experienced and qualified staff provide helpful guidance and up-to-the-minute information on a range of topics such as:
"How do I get a copy of my original birth certificate?"
"I dont know where I was adopted, where can I see my papers?"
"I've just found out Im adopted, can I speak to someone?"
"I've just met my mother and I need to talk things over"
"I gave up my son for adoption in 1963, can I find him now?"
"I've heard there is a list where you can leave your name, who runs this?"
"My sister was adopted out, what can I do to find her?"
"Is there a support group for birth parents near me?"
"I am working with an adopted adult, how can I trace their records?"
Birthlink welcomes Lorraine Kelly as patron
Scottish
television presenter, Lorraine Kelly, has kindly agreed to be the patron of
Birthlink.
Read what Lorraine has to say about Birthlink and being
our patron.
Finding out more about adoption
Read a list of literature and videos on adoption, including 'Relatively Unknown',
a compilation of accounts and experiences that has been produced to tell a wider
public about the Adoption Contact Register for Scotland.
Thrift Shops
Visit or donate goods for one of our two
Edinburgh shops.
Publications
Guides, books and videos available
with information on adoption.