Aberdeenshire Societies

Family history societies often publish helpful journals, transcripts, compiled genealogies and host helpful websites. They may have ongoing projects to transcribe records and create indexes. Most societies publish queries in their journals and maintain lists of members’ research interests that may be helpful to you. You may want to join one of these societies, reap the benefits of their expertise and resources, or support its efforts.

Addresses of the societies are for the most part where their meetings are held as they are by-and-large not brick-and-mortar institutions.

Regional Societies
Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society 164 King St. Aberdeen AB24 5BD UK Telephone: 01224 646323 Email: [mailto:enquiries@anesfhs.org.uk enquiries@anesfhs.org.uk] Website: Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society Website #2: Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society Website #3: Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society


 * The Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society exists to assist and promote the study of genealogy and family history based on the North-East corner of Scotland. This area covers the old counties of Aberdeenshire, Banffshire, Kincardineshire, and Morayshire. We also hold records for the whole of Scotland and a considerable amount of data on the rest of the U.K. as well as many places around the world where Scots can be found, which I suppose includes the whole world.

Family History Society of Buchan 22 Harbour Street Peterhead AB42 1D UK Telephone: 01779 238416 Email: [mailto:info@buchanroots.co.uk info@buchanroots.co.uk] Website: Family History Society of Buchan Website #2: Family History Society of Buchan


 * The Society promotes and supports the study of genealogy and family history research within the historic area of Buchan. The Buchan area dates back to the Middle Ages and encompasses the North East of Scotland from the River Deveron in the west to the River Ythan in the south.


 * This is a Family History Society serving the Buchan area of North Aberdeenshire and East Banff. Especially Ellon, Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Banff and all points in between.

North of Scotland Archaeological Society Dingwall Community Centre Tulloch St Dingwall, Ross and Cromarty IV15 9JZ UK Email: [mailto:nosasmail@gmail.com nosasmail@gmail.com] Website: North of Scotland Archaeological Society Website #2: North of Scotland Archaeological Society


 * The main objectives of the North of Scotland Archaeological Society are to further the study of archaeology in the North of Scotland and to promote that interest to a wider audience. Our membership extends across Ross-shire, Sutherland, Caithness, Aberdeenshire, Inverness-shire, and Argyll. We all share an avid enthusiasm for Highland archaeology.

Local Societies
Alford Local History Group Alford Community Campus Greystone Road Alford AB33 8TY UK Telephone: 019755 62803 Website: Alford Local History Group

Ballater Local History Group Victoria and Albert Halls c/o Ballater Library Station Square Ballater AB35 5QB UK Telephone: 013397 55396 Website: Ballater Local History Group


 * The objectives of BLHG shall be to cater to the wide range of interests within the community in the history of Ballater and its environs and to raise awareness among members of BLHG and the community at large of the historical value of Ballater.

Buchan Heritage Society Longside Church Hall 12 Cooper's Brae Longside Peterhead AB42 4TN UK Email: [mailto:info@buchanheritagesociety.co.uk info@buchanheritagesociety.co.uk] Website: Buchan Heritage Society Website #2: Buchan Heritage Society


 * The Society was founded in order to keep alive in a fast-changing world all the old and true traditions of Buchan in Music, Song, Verse, Drama, and Olde Tyme Dance.

Cromar History Group MacRobert Memorial Hall The Square Tarland AB34 4YL UK Telephone: 01339 881651 Email: [mailto:info@cromarhistorygroup.org.uk info@cromarhistorygroup.org.uk] Website: Cromar History Group


 * The Cromar History Group is a group of people interested in learning about and preserving local history and making it accessible to everyone.

Deeside Heritage Society Aboyne-Dinnet Church Hall Huntly Road Aboyne AB34 5HJ UK Email: [mailto:douglas.riach@btinternet.com douglas.riach@btinternet.com] Website: Deeside Heritage Society Website #2: Deeside Heritage Society

Ellon & District Heritage Society Buchan Hotel 1 Bridge St Ellon AB41 9AA UK Telephone: 01358 724074 Email: [mailto:secretary@edhs.co.uk secretary@edhs.co.uk] Website: Ellon & District Heritage Society


 * The Society organises talks, walks, and takes an interest in the history of Ellon and the surrounding area.

Fraserburgh Heritage Society Fraserburgh Heritage Centre Quarry Road Fraserburgh AB43 9DT UK Telephone: 01346 512888 Email: [mailto:heritage@fraserburghheritage.com heritage@fraserburghheritage.com] Website: Fraserburgh Heritage Society

Garioch Heritage Society Garioch Heritage Centre Loco Works Road Inverurie AB51 4FY UK Telephone: 01467 621855 Email: [mailto:anne.m.chapman@btinternet.com anne.m.chapman@btinternet.com] Website: Garioch Heritage Society


 * The society has been collecting artefacts and information relating to the history of the Garioch from its earliest times to the present day.

Lumphanan Heritage Society Lumphanan Parish Hall Lumphanan AB31 4SE UK Email: [mailto:lumphananheritagesociety@gmail.com lumphananheritagesociety@gmail.com] Website: Lumphanan Heritage Society Website #2: Lumphanan Heritage Society


 * The specific objectives of LHS are to promote and preserve the built and natural heritage and culture of the village of Lumphanan and in particular to encourage awareness and interest in its historic buildings and the history of the community; to promote, protect and conserve the natural environment in the village and its immediate surrounds; and to advance citizenship and community development by encouraging and engendering a sense of ownership of the heritage of the village within the community and encouraging community participation and citizenship across all ages.

Meldrum & Bourtie Heritage Society Royal British Legion Hall Market Square Oldmeldrum AB51 0AA UK Email: [mailto:meldrumbourtieheritagesociety@gmail.com meldrumbourtieheritagesociety@gmail.com] Website: Meldrum & Bourtie Heritage Society

Methlick Heritage Society Beaton Hall Methlick Ellon AB41 7DT UK Telephone: 01358 720183 Email: [mailto:rdbuchan@btinternet.com rdbuchan@btinternet.com] Website: Methlick Heritage Society Website #2: Methlick Heritage Society


 * The society is dedicated to preserving and conserving the history and heritage of Methlick and the surrounding area by recording oral testimonies, and collecting and preserving artefacts, paper records, and pictures for the benefit of the village and wider community. The society is also tasked with promoting the study of local history and engaging with young people to help them appreciate their local heritage.

Old Aberdeen Heritage Society Old Aberdeen Town House High St Aberdeen AB24 3EN UK Email: [mailto:mail@oacc.org.uk mail@oacc.org.uk] Website: Old Aberdeen Heritage Society


 * The Old Aberdeen Heritage Society was founded for the preservation and protection of Old Aberdeen. The objectives of the Society shall be to stimulate public interest in and concern for the beauty, history and traditional character of Old Aberdeen and its environs; to encourage the preservation and restoration of traditional and historic features in Old Aberdeen, especially of its buildings, thoroughfares, gardens and open spaces; generally to pursue the objects of the Society by means of meetings, exhibitions, lectures, publications, correspondence, publicity, and by any other means as shall seem fitting to the Society.

Skene Heritage Society Westhill Library Westhill Drive Westhill AB32 6FY UK Telephone: 01224 743284 Email: [mailto:lynncrest@btinternet.com lynncrest@btinternet.com] Website: Skene Heritage Society


 * The main aim of the Society is to collect photographs, documents, memories, and other material relating to the history of the Parish of Skene, including the town of Westhill, for the benefit of future generations. We will also publish relevant material. The area covered includes Kirkton of Skene, Garlogie, Lyne of Skene, Elrick, and the growth and development of Westhill.

Turriff & District Heritage Society Municipal Buildings High Street Turriff AB53 4EN UK Telephone: 01888 562800 Email: [mailto:info@turriffheritage.org info@turriffheritage.org] Email #2: [mailto:turriffdheritage@btconnect.com turriffdheritage@btconnect.com] Website: Turriff & District Heritage Society


 * Our mission is to preserve the past of Turriff for the future.