The SCOTTISH GENEALOGY SOCIETY (SCIO)

The Scottish Genealogy Society, located at 15 Victoria Terrace in Edinburgh, 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 at their Library and Family History Centre, which is open for visits without the need for prior booking.

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


Additionally, the Society has launched 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

Mon21Oct

Talk by L. Bruce Keith on "Scotland Beneath the Surface"

Mon 21 Oct, 2024 PM 7:30 — Mon 21 Oct, 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.
Event details

In this talk, Bruce Keith celebrates Scotland's rich underground heritage - both natural and the product of man's endeavours- and looks at the wealth of resources and infrastructure which lie beneath our feet and form an intrinsic part of the nation's history and geography. This illustrated talk highlights the diversity of 'life' beneath the surface of our land and water - from tunnels to caves to mines to pipes - generating hydro-electricity, providing an integral channel in our transport networks, rocks bearing oilshale, coal, oil and gas, and  the granite, sandstones, slate and sands and gravels to construct the nation's built heritage, pipes to deliver us our water supplies and sewers to take away our wastes. And that legacy has an important role to play in Scotland's future, as we face the challenges of meeting the needs of modern society in a changing climate'.

  • Time
    Mon 21 Oct, 2024 PM 7:30 — Mon 21 Oct, 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
Wed23Oct

Using Parish Registers & Kirk Session Minutes to research Scottish Family History with Ken Nisbet on Zoom

Wed 23 Oct, 2024 PM 7:30 — Wed 23 Oct, 2024 PM 9:30 (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

This is a two hour class on zoom on how to use Scottish Parish Registers and Kirk Session Minutes in your family research.

To book a place please go to our Shop 3. Using Parish Registers & Kirk Session Minutes to Research Scottish Family History with Ken Nisbet (on zoom) Wednesday 23 October 2024 19:30-21:30 (sumupstore.com)

If you have any questions, please email meetings@scotsgenealogy.com

 

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    Wed 23 Oct, 2024 PM 7:30 — Wed 23 Oct, 2024 PM 9:30
    (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
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Sat02Nov

How to Research your House with Lorna Kinnaird (on Zoom)

Sat 02 Nov, 2024 AM 10:00 — Sat 02 Nov, 2024 PM 12:00 (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.
  • Time
    Sat 02 Nov, 2024 AM 10:00 — Sat 02 Nov, 2024 PM 12:00
    (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
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Wed06Nov

Researching Records on the Great War with Ken Nisbet on zoom

Wed 06 Nov, 2024 PM 7:30 — Wed 06 Nov, 2024 PM 9:30 (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

This is a two hour class on zoom on how to use Scottish Parish Registers and Kirk Session Minutes in your family research.

To book a place please go to our Shop 5. Researching Records on the Great War with Ken Nisbet (on zoom) Wednesday 6 November 2024 19:30 -21:30 (sumupstore.com)

If you have any questions, please email meetings@scotsgenealogy.com

  • Time
    Wed 06 Nov, 2024 PM 7:30 — Wed 06 Nov, 2024 PM 9:30
    (UTC+00:00) Dublin, Edinburgh, Lisbon, London
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Mon18Nov

Talk by Margaret Fox, Archivist on "The Servants in Traquair House", what the archives tell us about their life

Mon 18 Nov, 2024 PM 7:30 — Mon 18 Nov, 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 18 Nov, 2024 PM 7:30 — Mon 18 Nov, 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
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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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