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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.

More material – free to all members!

NEW online content added for members

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:

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.

Moving online for now...

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.

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

Settled in and ready to meet you all...

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:

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

In conjunction with Shetland Library the Society are delighted to announce the launch of wonderful new book, Hard Down written by Captain Jack Isbester. It covers the fascinating lie of Captain John Isbester from Whiteness.