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Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources, or support its efforts.

Addresses of the societies are for the most part where their meetings are held as they are by-and-large not brick-and-mortar institutions.

Local Societies

Shetland Family History Society
Shetland Amenity Trust, Garthspool,
Lerwick, Shetland ZXE1 0NY UK
Telephone: 01595 692276
Email: secretary@shetland-fhs.org.uk
Website: Shetland Family History Society
Facebook: Shetland Heritage Association

The Society's purpose is to promote the study of family history and genealogy in Shetland, which is situated in the north sea between Scotland and Norway.

The Shetland Folk Society
Shetland Museum & Archives
Hay’s Dock
Lerwick ZE1 0WP UK
Telephone: 01595 695057
Email: info@shetlandmuseumandarchives.org.uk
Website: Shetland Museum & Archives
Website: Shetland Folk Festival

The Shetland Folk Society is a shining example of proud Shetlanders who started the group with the objective of keeping Shetland’s culture and heritage alive.