29th
Nov
2021
The Voar issue of our free to members journal Coontin Kin is in available now. Hard copy and our increasingly popular “flip” digital edition available to members only. You can join the Soc...
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7th
Sep
2020
The Hairst issue of the society magazine Coontin Kin is now available, it’s now full colour throughout as we continue to develop and improve the publication. Issue no.112 has a wide range of interesting new material.
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14th
Mar
2020
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.
Howe...
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25th
Jan
2020
A superbly researched and presented book, now selling in our online shop here...
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1st
Oct
2019
The Hairst issue of the society magazine Coontin Kin is now available, it’s now full colour throughout as we continue to develop and improve the publication. Issue no.112 has a wide range of interesting new material.
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12th
Dec
2017
A festive greeting from Shetland and society premises opening time information.
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14th
Feb
2017
We are delighted to announce that Shetland Family History Society are now part of the VisitScotland Ancestral Welcome Scheme
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15th
Aug
2016
The Society is looking for members within Shetland to join our enthusiastic group of volunteers
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21st
Oct
2015
Anyone with a family or general interest in the Great War or indeed just an interest in Shetland genealogy would find this an extremely worthwhile event to attend....
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13th
Apr
2015
Shetland Family History Society offer a research service from its base at Hillhead, Lerwick.
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2nd
Jun
2014
Sharing Shetland Surnames, a new initiative takes place on Sunday, 8th June.
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4th
Dec
2013
Members should note that current memberships expire on 31st December 2013. You can renew or purchase a membership here online. If renewing please quote your current membership number, which if you hav...
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