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November 29th, 2021
Voar journal available

The Voar issue of our free to members journal Coontin Kin is in available now.

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September 1st, 2021
More reasons to join us 2021

Yet more incentive to purchase a membership – masses of information available online to members. Wills being added regularly, always adding out of print Coontin Kin journals and Monumental Inscriptions. Come and join us! You can purchase a range of types of memberships here.

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June 13th, 2021
Free research material

More material – free to all members!

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November 17th, 2020
NEW - Census now available online!

NEW online content added for members

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September 7th, 2020
Latest issue of Coontin Kin now available - Hairst 2020

The latest issue of the society magazine Coontin Kin is now available, issue no.115, Hairst 2020 contains a range of interesting material. The content this time includes:

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May 24th, 2020
We're on Facebook!

Connectivity and practical help with all your Shetland genealogy research has always been the focal point of Shetland Family History Society. This website is being added to and new member only areas are coming soon. To add to the mix we have started a dedicated Facebook page, you can find us here.

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May 1st, 2020
NEW - online offerings

Moving online for now...

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March 14th, 2020
Office closure

Unfortunately, due to the ongoing situation in Shetland regarding the Covid-19 virus and concerns about the local situation we have taken the decision to close the society offices at Garthspool.

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January 25th, 2020
Stocking online now - One family, six names

A superbly researched and presented book, now selling in our online shop.

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January 21st, 2020
Settled in!

Settled in and ready to meet you all...

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October 1st, 2019
Latest issue of Coontin Kin now available- Hairst 2019

The latest issue of the society magazine Coontin Kin is now available, issue no.112, Hairst 2019 contains a range of interesting material. The content this time includes:

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June 2nd, 2019
Society balance sheet 2018

Charity regulation, administered by OSCR, indicated that our finances be published.

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