The SCOTTISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY (SCIO)


Edinburgh's Family History Centre

The Family History Centre is located at 15 Victoria Terrace in Edinburgh, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in researching Scottish family and local history.

Founded in 1953 and established as a SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) in 2024, the Society is managed by volunteers dedicated to offering support throughout the research process. They extend a warm welcome to members and visitors alike without the need for prior booking.

For those interested in visiting, please scroll down to view the library's opening times.


Additionally, we have an online members area and an online shop where memberships and over 800 publications can be purchased to assist with research.


Information regarding the Society's path to becoming a SCIO can be found here




Upcoming Events

If you're looking to engage further, the Society hosts various events, classes, and talks, many of which are available on zoom.

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


Winter Closing

Due to the extensive refurbishment work being carried out at the Scottish Genealogy Society (SCIO) library we will have to close the doors for a period of time on Health and Safety grounds.

The Library will close at the end of the day on Saturday 6th December 2025 and we hope to reopen end of January 2026 date to be confirmed.

Book Launch:
Alex Wood

Scottish B*stards, Thursday, 20th November 2025, starting at 6pm.

Local historian Alex Wood will be joining us here in the library at 15 Victoria Terrace to read from and answer any questions you may have about his latest book Scottish B*stards, a history of illegitimacy in Scotland from the 18th to the 20th century. If you are interested in attending this free event, please email us at Meetings@scotsgenealogy.com - refreshments and nibbles will be provided.



Mon17Nov

Talk by Stewart Stevenson, Journal Editor and Genealogy Researcher - Bigamy, Adultery and Murder

Mon 17 Nov, 2025 PM 7:30 — Mon 17 Nov, 2025 PM 9:00 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London    15 Victoria Terrace Edinburgh United Kingdom
Event summary
This talk is free to members, non-members are welcome to attend for a small donation. If you are a member and would like to attend this on zoom, please email meetings@scotsgenealogy.com. If you would like to watch the zoom talk at the Society, 15 Victoria Terrace please let us know by email.
  • Time
    Mon 17 Nov, 2025 PM 7:30 — Mon 17 Nov, 2025 PM 9:00
    (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
  • Location

    15 Victoria Terrace Edinburgh United Kingdom

The Scottish Genealogy Society Family History Centre
Scottish Genealogy Society
Thu20Nov

Book Launch: Alex Wood

Thu 20 Nov, 2025 PM 6:00 — Thu 20 Nov, 2025 PM 7:30 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London    15 Victoria Terrace Edinburgh United Kingdom
Event summary
This event is free event open to members and non members.
Event details

Local historian Alex Wood will be joining us here in the library at Victoria Terrace to read from and answer any questions you may have about his latest book Scottish B*stards, a history of illegitimacy in Scotland from the 18th to the 20th century. If you are interested in attending this free event, please email us at Meetings@scotsgenealogy.com - refreshments and nibbles will be provided.

  • Time
    Thu 20 Nov, 2025 PM 6:00 — Thu 20 Nov, 2025 PM 7:30
    (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
  • Location

    15 Victoria Terrace Edinburgh United Kingdom

The Scottish Genealogy Society Family History Centre
Scottish Genealogy Society
Mon09Feb

Talk by Daisy Cunynghame on The Peoples Dispensary

Mon 09 Feb, 2026 PM 7:30 — Mon 09 Feb, 2026 PM 9:00 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London    15 Victoria Terrace Edinburgh United Kingdom
Event summary
This talk is free to members, non-members are welcome to attend for a small donation. If you are a member and would like to attend this on zoom, please email meetings@scotsgenealogy.com. If you would like to watch the zoom talk at the Society, 15 Victoria Terrace please let us know by email.
Event details

Daisy Cunynghame is the Heritage Manager and Librarian at the Royal College of Physicians.

  • Time
    Mon 09 Feb, 2026 PM 7:30 — Mon 09 Feb, 2026 PM 9:00
    (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
  • Location

    15 Victoria Terrace Edinburgh United Kingdom

The Scottish Genealogy Society Family History Centre
Scottish Genealogy Society
Mon09Mar

Talk by Derrick Johnstone on Scots Emigrants to East New Jersey in the 1680's.

Mon 09 Mar, 2026 PM 7:30 — Mon 09 Mar, 2026 PM 9:00 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London    15 Victoria Terrace Edinburgh United Kingdom
Event summary
This talk is free to members, non-members are welcome to attend for a small donation. If you are a member and would like to attend this on zoom, please email meetings@scotsgenealogy.com. If you would like to watch the zoom talk at the Society, 15 Victoria Terrace please let us know by email.
Event details

Derrick Johnstone is a Research Associate at the University of Glasgow.

  • Time
    Mon 09 Mar, 2026 PM 7:30 — Mon 09 Mar, 2026 PM 9:00
    (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
  • Location

    15 Victoria Terrace Edinburgh United Kingdom

The Scottish Genealogy Society Family History Centre
Scottish Genealogy Society
Thu23Apr

Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Genealogy Society (SCIO)

Thu 23 Apr, 2026 PM 7:00 — Thu 23 Apr, 2026 PM 9:30 (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London    Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh Edinburgh United Kingdom
Event summary
The Annual General Meeting is in person for members of the Scottish Genealogy Society only. There will be an opportunity to discuss the AGM afterwards over tea, coffee and biscuits.
  • Time
    Thu 23 Apr, 2026 PM 7:00 — Thu 23 Apr, 2026 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
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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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