A freend i da wye is better as a penny i da purse.
(When a need arises a good friend is often better than money.)

Welcome to the Shetland Family History Society

Shetland Family History Society promotes the study of genealogy for Shetland families and the descendants of Shetland families. We have collated a wealth of knowledge to assist this research, and members can dip into our extensive archive in the secure area. Members can also get help and advice from our knowledgeable researchers.

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Agnes Beattie © AM Beattie

Our Latest News

January 26th, 2025
Garthspool now open for 2025 season

Our premises at Garthspool are reopening on Monday 27th January. We will be open 2-4 every week day afternoon thereafter, inlcuding the day after Up Helly Aa! We hope to welcome there somtime.

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December 17th, 2024
Coontin Kin, Yule 2024

The Yule 2024 Coontin Kin is now available in the Members' Area.

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October 27th, 2024
Whiteness and Weisdale MIs

We have added the transcriptions and images for Whiteness and Weisdale to the Monumental Inscriptions collection in the Members' Area. There was, briefly, a technical issue which meant that the transcriptions only were added initially. The images are now there as well.

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