The SCOTTISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY

The Society, based in Edinburgh and founded in 1953, helps with research into Scottish family and local history. Run by volunteers, we can advise you at all stages in your research. 

Members and visitors will always get a friendly welcome at our Library and Family History Centre at 15 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh.

To view our opening times, please scroll down.


We have recently opened our new online members only area on our website. 

We have also launched our new online Shop where we have over 800 publications available to purchase to help with your research and also where you can purchase your membership.


Upcoming Events

Our full list of classes, talks and events can be found on our Calendar

Tue26Mar

Scottish Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates with Ken Nisbet on Zoom

Tue 26 Mar, 2024 PM 7:00 — Tue 26 Mar, 2024 PM 9:00 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London   
Event summary
This class is £15 for non members and £10 for members.  This is a zoom class and will last for 2 hours with time after for questions.
Event details

This class looks at interpreting and using Scottish Civil Registration Records.

To book a place please go to our Shop Classes | Scottish Genealogy Society (sumupstore.com)

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    Tue 26 Mar, 2024 PM 7:00 — Tue 26 Mar, 2024 PM 9:00
    (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
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Thu11Apr

Scottish Genealogy Society Extraordinary General Meeting

Thu 11 Apr, 2024 PM 7:00 — Thu 11 Apr, 2024 PM 9:00 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London    Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh Edinburgh United Kingdom
Event summary
This extraordinary meeting is called to consider and, if agreed, pass resolutions for the Scottish Genealogy Society to become a SCIO.
Event details

If you would like to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting via zoom please e-mail meetings@scotsgenealogy.com using the e-mail address that we have for you as a member by 3rd April 2024.

  • Time
    Thu 11 Apr, 2024 PM 7:00 — Thu 11 Apr, 2024 PM 9:00
    (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
  • Location

    Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh Edinburgh United Kingdom

Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Augustine United Church
Mon15Apr

Talk by Rosslyn MacPhail on "Captain John Orr and the history of the Scottish Naval and Military Academy"

Mon 15 Apr, 2024 PM 7:30 — Mon 15 Apr, 2024 PM 9:30 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London    Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh Edinburgh United Kingdom
Event summary
This talk is free to members, non-members are welcome to attend for a small donation. There will be an opportunity to discuss the talk afterwards over tea, coffee and biscuits. If you are a member and would like to attend this on zoom, please email meetings@scotsgenealogy.com.
  • Time
    Mon 15 Apr, 2024 PM 7:30 — Mon 15 Apr, 2024 PM 9:30
    (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
  • Location

    Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh Edinburgh United Kingdom

Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh
Augustine United Church
Thu18Apr

Investigating Scottish Church Records and what they contain with Ken Nisbet on Zoom

Thu 18 Apr, 2024 PM 7:00 — Thu 18 Apr, 2024 PM 9:00 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London   
Event summary
This class is £15 for non members and £10 for members. This is a zoom class and will last for 2 hours with time after for questions.
Event details

To book a place please go to our Shop Classes | Scottish Genealogy Society (sumupstore.com)

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    Thu 18 Apr, 2024 PM 7:00 — Thu 18 Apr, 2024 PM 9:00
    (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
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Sat27Apr

Intermediate Class on Irish Family History with Jill Williams on zoom

Sat 27 Apr, 2024 PM 2:30 — Sat 27 Apr, 2024 PM 4:30 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London   
Event summary
This class is £15 for non members and £10 for members. This is a zoom class and will last for 2 hours with time after for questions.
Event details

To book a place please go to our Shop Classes | Scottish Genealogy Society (sumupstore.com)

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    Sat 27 Apr, 2024 PM 2:30 — Sat 27 Apr, 2024 PM 4:30
    (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
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Library Opening Times

Monday 10.30am to 4pm

Tuesday 10.30am to 4pm

Wednesday 2.30pm to 7.00pm 

Thursday 10.30am to 4pm

Saturday 10am to 2pm 
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Online Shop

Visit our online shop to purchase a membership or one of our many publications.

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Classes

We run a programme of Classes throughout the year.  Many of our Classes are held on zoom.  The Classes can be booked through our Shop.

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Contact Us

Phone:

0131 220 3677

Email address:

enquiries@scotsgenealogy.com

Address:
15 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2JL


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