What are the benefits of Membership?

Becoming a member gives you the opportunity to mix/correspond with people who have similar interests and, when in Shetland,
to use the facilities of our premises at 6, Hillhead, Lerwick.
At the Hillhead you will find a wealth of unpublished data collected, and donated, by members. This may be in manuscript, typescript or electronic format. The Society also holds microfilm copies of all Shetland Old Parish Registers and the Statutory Censuses of 1841 — 1901 inclusive, together with microfiche of the International Genealogical Index (the I.G.I.) for Shetland and selected other areas to which Shetland people migrated.
There is also a small library through which you may like to browse.

Research help is available to members who live outwith the islands but it is dependant upon the willingness of our local volunteers.

Membership entitles you to receive, four times a year, our journal "COONTIN KIN" which contains articles and sometimes research results which may be of help to other members.

How do I become a Member and what does it cost?

Membership costs are as follows:
The annual membership subscription covers the calendar year from 1st January to 31st December.

Category Type of Membership Annual
Subscription
in U.K. Pounds
United Kingdom Residents . .
1 Ordinary (one person) 12.00
2 Family (spouse/partner and children under 18) 16.00
3 Senior Citizen (single or couple, male / female age 60 or over) & Students (under 18) 8.00

Notes:

  1. The Membership rates above apply to anyone joining between 1st January and 30th September.
  2. When Membership commences after 30th September the payment will cover the remainder of that year and the whole of the following year.
  3. If for any reason membership is discontinued no refunds will be given.
  4. If you wish to make future payments by Standing Order please indicate this on the application form.
  5. Individuals may have their payments accepted as having been made under the "Gift Aid" scheme. ( Note this does not apply to family memberships). If you wish this to apply please complete the Gift Aid declaration form. Link to (Gift Aid Form as web pageor Gift Aid Form in PDF format). (see below re PDF files)
  6. Shetland Family History Society is a Charity registered in Scotland No. SC020018
Category Type of Membership Annual
Subscription
in U.K. Pounds
Non - U.K. Resident . .
4 Surface mail 13.00
5 Airmail 18.00

Notes:

  1. The Membership rates above apply to anyone joining between 1st January and 30th September.
  2. When Membership commences after 30th September the payment will cover the remainder of that year and the whole of the following year.
  3. Membership may be paid annually at the current membership rate, or a 5 year membership may be applied for at a cost of 4 times the current years subscription. This will assist you with the cost of currency exchange.
  4. If for any reason membership is discontinued no refunds will be given.
  5. Our bankers charge a very high rate for exchanging currency. If applying for membership in categories 4 or 5 and it is not possible to send U.K. Pounds please check the current exchange rate and add the equivalent of 5 U.K. Pounds to your payment. Postal orders are an acceptable means of payment.
  6. Shetland Family History Society is a Charity registered in Scotland No. SC020018

To join the Shetland Family History Society print out the appropriate membership form, (the links below give the form both as a web page and in PDF format), complete it and return it with your payment to the Membership Secretary at the address below:

Cheques/PO should be made payable to Shetland Family History Society.

Membership Form
United Kingdom Residents Web Page PDF Format
Non United Kingdom Residents Web Page PDF Format

To download a document, 'right click' the relevant PDF link and save the file to your PC. If you don’t already have it (or are using Version 2 or older), you will need to get Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the PDF versions of the forms.

Correspondence Address

Shetland Family History Society
6, Hillhead,
LERWICK,
Shetland,
ZE1 0EJ
Scotland
United Kingdom

General Enquiries should be addressed to: secretary@shetland-fhs.org.uk
Membership Enquiries should be addressed to: membership@shetland-fhs.org.uk
Research Enquiries should be addressed to: research@shetland-fhs.org.uk