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Scottish Genealogy Society Membership

Benefits of Membership

Once a member of the Scottish Genealogy Society you will have full access to the Library and all its holdings.

Unlike most Libraries the Scottish Genealogy Society Library is run by a team of volunteers who will spend time helping members with their research. We have many volunteers with specialist knowledge.

Members will be able to access subscription sites Ancestry, Findmypast and The British Newspaper Archive from the library.

Currently the Scottish Genealogy Society Library is the only research library in Edinburgh open on a Saturday.

Members also receive a Journal "The Scottish Genealogist" four times a year and a monthly newsletter.

A programme of talks is organised from September to April (excluding December) to which members may bring friends. In May an outing is arranged to a place of genealogical interest.  The talks can be attended in person or by zoom.


Most Societies who are members of the Scottish Association of Family History Societies (SAFHS) will allow members from other Scottish Societies to use their Libraries. However, this is just for a casual visit or two. If you intend to use the library on a regular basis then you should join that Society.

Membership Charges

UK Membership £20 single membership
£25 family membership
Overseas Membership £20 with The Scottish Genealogist in electronic form (pdf) only
£25 with The Scottish Genealogist in paper form
Affiliate Membership £25 for Societies and other Organisations