Becoming a member of Shetland Family History Society gives access to lots of support and resources to help you trace your Shetland roots.

The members area gives access to a range of transcriptions from records including censuses, monumental inscriptions, wills and much more. Members also receive a copy of the society’s quarterly journal ‘Coontin Kin’, and you will be able to contact our research secretary and Shetland-based members for help researching your family. If you visit Shetland, a warm welcome awaits at our offices where you can browse our growing collection of records and books.

Apply for a New Membership Online

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We urge UK applications to consider the electronic membership to keep down our costs and save paper. New overseas membership is only available electronically.

Electronic Membership – electronic journal UK and the World

1. E-membership annually: £12

2. E-life membership over 65 years of age: £100 anywhere in the world

Printed Journal

3. UK: £15 annually for single/family membership (joint membership at same address or email address – named members for AGM voting).

4. Overseas £25 annually (anywhere in the world) for existing members only.

Please note: Category 4 membership is open to our existing members only .


Membership categories can be purchased via this SFHS website or by postal application to our Garthspool address:

Membership Secretary
Shetland Family History Society
Shetland Amenity Trust
Garthspool
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0NY


If you need help with any application or clarification, please email:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Apply for a New Membership Online

Buy a membership gift pack