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Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society
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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.
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The Society's February Journal is now available to members on our website. If you're not a member of the Society, joining is easy! Full details here: www.anesfhs.org.uk/about-us/mem...

#Aberdeen #Scotland #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
A graphic announcing that the February issue of our Journal is now available on our website. It includes the following articles: The Lonely Grave of May Mowatt, Cholera Victim The Schoolmaster's Children The Sangsters of Cruden The Thom Family of Dunnottar A Recipe for Haggis Raspberry Brandy From North-East Scotland to New Jersey The Sleighs of Aberdeenshire—and elsewhere Family Legends: Fyvie Castle, Gerrards and Florences A Spooky Coincidence: Ingrams and Thirds Lion Tamers and Polar Bear Ticklers Loss of the Watt Family and the Fishing Boat, Rose, 1899 Illness and Home Cures of Henrietta Mackenzie North-East Scotland Fishing Villages and the Great Shetland Fishing Notes on Using the British Newspaper Archive
February 3, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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Join our Edinburgh Group this Saturday (24th January 2026) for Ken Nisbet's talk entitled "Researching British Prisoners of War, 1914-1919 and 1939-1946". Full details here: anesfhs.org.uk/meetings-eve...

#Aberdeen #Aberdeenshire #Edinburgh #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #MilitaryRecords
This Saturday (24th January 2026), Ken Nisbet, whose many hats include Chairman of the South of Scotland Branch of the Western Front Association, will show what sources can be used to research your relative taken prisoner during the two major conflicts of the 20th century. The situation prior to the Great War, and the role of the Hague and Geneva Conventions, will also be covered. A consistently popular and engaging speaker, Ken is well regarded for sharing practical insights into a wide range of research resources, along with guidance on how best to access and use them. His talks are informative, accessible, and full of ideas that members can apply immediately to their own family-history research. Our Edinburgh Group in-person meetings take place from 2 pm —4 pm (GMT) at the Royal Scots Club, 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh EH3 6QE. We’ll be in the ground-floor Ellesmere Room, as is now usual. If you're planning on attending the in-person meeting, please drop us a quick note at edinburgh@anesfhs.org.uk. The meeting will also be available via Zoom. For the online meeting, pre-registration is required. Members can log on to the website and visit the following link: https://www.anesfhs.org.uk/.../edinb.../event/494-edi2026jan If you're not (yet!) a member and would like to attend, please send a message to edinburgh@anesfhs.org.uk to request an invitation link.
January 22, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Thinking about starting your family history in the New Year?

Our Beginner’s Course offers a clear introduction to Scottish genealogy and how the key records fit together. More details here: bit.ly/3KShvmz

#Aberdeen #Aberdeenshire #Scotland #Genealogy #FamilyHistory
A graphic advertising our upcoming course entitled "A Beginner's Course to Researching Your Family's Story and History". This is a six-week online course tutored by Ken Nisbet. The course will be on Thursday nights from 7 pm to 9 pm (GMT) from Thursday, 29th January 2026 to Thursday, 5th March 2026 (inclusive). The cost for the course is £46.00 / £42.00 (concession). To register your interest, please contact us at syllabus@anesfhs.org.uk.
December 30, 2025 at 3:55 AM
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Our London Group is meeting in person on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 from 12 pm—2 pm for a Brick Walls and general genealogy chat. This will be a time to swap stories, share tips, and commiserate over ancestors who refused to be helpful.
#Aberdeen #Aberdeenshire #Scotland #London #Genealogy
Graphic advertising our London Group Meeting on Saturday, 22nd November 2025 from 12 pm—2pm (GMT) at the Crown Court Church of Scotland Hall, London WC2 5EZ. This is an in-person meeting where we'll discuss brick walls and have a general genealogy chat.
November 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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At our Aberdeen meeting, Karen Shaw will introduce William Smith — an Aberdeen-born artist and explorer whose remarkable life included connections with royalty, tall ships, and the Scottish Women’s Hospital.
#Aberdeen #Aberdeenshire #Scotland #Genealogy #FamilyHistory #ScottishArtists
Graphic advertising talk on Saturday, 22nd November from 2 pm—4 pm (GMT) at the Fountainhall (formerly Rubislaw) Church Centre, Aberdeen and online via Zoom. Karen Shaw will give a talk on Aberdeen artist and explorer, William Smith.
November 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Join us between 11 am and 3 pm on Friday 28 November to explore the story of St Fittick’s Church.
Volunteers from ANESFHS will be there to demonstrate how to read/record gravestone inscriptions in the churchyard and share insights into the lives commemorated there.

#Aberdeen #Scotland #genealogy
November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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There’s still time to join our popular five-week online evening course, “Researching Your Relatives’ Service in WWII,” but be quick — only a few spaces remain! Details here: www.anesfhs.org.uk/about-us/new...

#Aberdeen #Aberdeenshire #Scotland #Genealogy #WWII #FamilyHistory
Graphic advertising upcoming course "Researching your Relatives' Service in WWII", tutored by Ken Nisbet (SGS/SAFHS). This is a five-week online course from Thursday, 6th November 2025—Thursday, 4th December 2025 from 7 pm—9 pm (GMT). The course costs £46 / £42 (concession). To register your interest, contact us at syllabus@anesfhs.org.uk.
October 28, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Our Research Centre is once again open on Friday afternoons. After a temporary reduction in hours due to staffing and illness, we’re delighted to return to our full schedule. Thank you for your patience and understanding. www.anesfhs.org.uk/about-us/res...

#Genealogy #Aberdeen #Scotland
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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 co...
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October 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Presenter Jamie Lees will share the remarkable true story behind Left at The Wellgate: The Untold Story of Mary Petrie Smith at our Southern Ontario Group meeting on 20th September 2025.

More details here:
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#Genealogy #Aberdeen #Dundee #Scotland
Graphic advertising our upcoming Southern Ontario Group meeting on Saturday, 20th September 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm (EST) / 6 pm to 8 pm (BST). Presenter Jamie Lees will share the remarkable true story behind Left at The Wellgate: The Untold Story of Mary Petrie Smith. It begins in Dundee, Scotland in 1911, when a young woman left two small boys in a pram at the Wellgate before disappearing from their lives. Through historical records, photographs, and personal archives, Jamie traces the path of this woman across continents and generations, uncovering the hidden threads that connect past to present. This talk follows the acclaimed Left at The Wellgate exhibition in Dundee and precedes an upcoming book and theatrical production based on the story.
September 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Our August edition of our quarterly Journal is now available for members to read online through our website. It’s packed with fascinating articles, research tips, and Society news – perfect for an afternoon’s reading with a cup of tea! ☕📖
#Genealogy #Aberdeen #Scotland
Image of the cover of Journal 175 featuring a sailing ship and the title "Drama on the High Seas"
August 15, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Due to a combination of illness and summer holidays, we currently do not have enough volunteers to keep our Research Centre open on Friday afternoons.

As a result, the Centre will be closed on Fridays from 1pm onwards until further notice.

#Genealogy #Aberdeen #Scotland
July 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Join us on Saturday, 26th April 2025 for our next Southern Ontario Group Meeting where we'll be discussing "Ancestral Mapping Using Google Earth Pro". Full details here: www.anesfhs.org.uk/meetings-eve... #Genealogy #Aberdeen #Scotland #Ontario #Canada
Graphic advertising ANESFHS' Southern Ontario Group Meeting about "Ancestral Mapping Using Google Earth Pro". This is an online meeting held on Saturday, 26th April 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm (EDT). For those in the UK, it's 6 pm to 8 pm (BST). This is an open meeting - all are welcome. Pre-registration is required. Visit our website at www.anesfhs.org.uk and click on the Events tab to register.
April 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Join us for our next meeting on Saturday, 12th April 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm (BST) at the Fountainhall Church Centre, #Aberdeen and live via Zoom. For more details: www.anesfhs.org.uk/meetings-eve... #Genealogy #Scotland
Advertisement for the upcoming ANESFHS Aberdeen meeting. This month's talk by Nicolas Le Bigre is entitled "An Introduction to the Work of the Elphinstone Institute". The meeting will be on Saturday, 12th April 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Fountainhall Church Centre, 1 Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen AB15 4AB and online via Zoom. To register, visit our website: www.anesfhs.org.uk and click on the Events link.
April 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Here's a blast from our past! A video that was taken 40 years ago of our old premises at 152 King Street in #Aberdeen. Enjoy this look back at the early days of the Society! #Genealogy #Scotland

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March 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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Join us on Saturday, 22nd March 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm (GMT) for our #Edinburgh Group Meeting. which will feature an insightful look at health records and their value in family history research. More information here: www.anesfhs.org.uk/meetings-eve... #Aberdeen #Scotland #Genealogy
Graphic advertising our next Edinburgh Group Meeting on Saturday, 22nd March 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm (GMT) at the Royal Scots Club, 29 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh EH3 6QE. This meeting will also be broadcast live over Zoom. Louise Williams will give a talk entitled "Family History Resources in Lothian Health Board."
March 10, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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Does your family tree have members who set sail for Canada, leaving behind their roots in Scotland? If you’re looking to uncover their journey and find records across the Atlantic, our upcoming meeting is for you! Details here: anesfhs.org.uk/meetings-eve... #Aberdeen #Scotland #Canada #Genealogy
A graphic advertising the next Aberdeen meeting of the Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society on Saturday, 15th March 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm (GMT) at the Fountainhall Church Centre, 1 Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen AB15 4AB. The meeting will also be available online via Zoom. For more details: https://anesfhs.org.uk/meetings-events/events/event/454-abd2025mar
March 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Our next Australia/New Zealand Group meeting is this Saturday, 1st March 2025, from 4 pm to 6 pm (AEDT). For those early risers in the UK, that will be 5 am to 7 am (GMT).
More details here: www.anesfhs.org.uk/meetings-eve... #Aberdeen #Genealogy #Scotland
Graphic advertising our next Australia/New Zealand Group meeting on Saturday, 1st March 2025.
February 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Our next Moray/Banff Group online meeting is this Saturday, 1st March 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm (GMT). In the first part of this series of "Finding out more", we'll be focusing on newspapers. More info here: www.anesfhs.org.uk/meetings-eve...

#Aberdeen #Genealogy #Scotland
Graphic advertising our next Moray/Banff Group Meeting on Saturday, 1st March 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm (GMT). More details: https://www.anesfhs.org.uk/meetings-events/events/event/474-mbf2025mar
February 26, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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If you're in the #Glasgow area, we'd love you to join us at our next meeting on Saturday, 22 February 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm. This will be an in-person meeting only at the Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow.
#Aberdeen #Scotland #Genealogy
Graphic advertising our next Glasgow Group meeting on Saturday, 22 February 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JP. We are delighted to welcome Glasgow University students from the prestigious postgraduate course on Textile Conservation. They will facilitate a number of hands-on workshops, such as "how to roll flat textiles," "how to clean a delicate surface" and "how to pack historic costumes for storage." In addition, there may be a chance for you to consult the students on your precious textiles. This meeting will be held in person only in the Renfield Centre as usual, but in the Cowcaddens Room rather than next door in our usual Kirk Lounge. From the ground floor, turn right and go past the former Oasis Cafe to the back stairs. There is no life access to this part of the building. Toilet facilities are nearby. As always, our meetings are free to attend, but we would be most grateful if you would kindly signify your likely attendance by e-mailing glasgow@anesfhs.org.uk so that we can organise the space (and tea and biscuits).
February 18, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Our Southern #Ontario Group's next meeting is Sat. 22 Feb 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm (EST)/ 6 pm to 8 pm (GMT). Sally Low will give a talk - "Slavery and its impact on family history". For more details and to pre-register: anesfhs.org.uk/meetings-eve... #Aberdeen #Scotland #Genealogy
Graphic showing information about our next Southern Ontario Group meeting on Saturday 22 February 2025 from 1 pm to 3 pm EST/ 6 pm to 8 pm GMT. Sally Low will give a talk entitled "Slavery and its impact on family history". For more details and to pre-register, go to www.anesfhs.org.uk and click on the Events tab. This is an open meeting, you don't need to be a member of the Society in order to attend, everyone is welcome.
February 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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Our next #Aberdeen meeting will be on Saturday, 15 February 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm (GMT). We'd love to have you join us either online or in-person!

For full details and to pre-register: www.anesfhs.org.uk/meetings-eve...

#Genealogy #Scotland
Graphic showing information about our next Aberdeen meeting on Saturday, 15th February 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm (GMT). Joe McLeod will give a talk entitled "Three Hall Russell Ships". The in-person meeting will be at the Fountainhall (formerly Rubislaw) Centre, 1 Beaconsfield Place, Aberdeen, AB15 4AB. The online meeting will be via Zoom and pre-registration is required. Visit www.anesfhs.org.uk and click on the Events tab to register.
February 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Our next London Group meeting will be this Saturday (8th February 2025), 12 pm to 2 pm at the Crown Court Church of Scotland Hall, Russell Street, London Wc2B 5EZ.
Nick Hide will give a talk entitled "A Snapshot of Davidsons from Aberdeen & North East Scotland". #Genealogy #Aberdeen #Scotland
Graphic advertising our next London Group Meeting this Saturday, 8th February 2025 from 12 pm to 2 pm at the Crown Court Church of Scotland Hall, Russell Street, London, WC2 5EZ. Nick Hide will give a talk entitled "A Snapshot of Davidsons from Aberdeen & North-East Scotland." This is an open meeting - you don't have to be a member in order to attend. Everyone is welcome.
February 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Looking for #Scottish ancestors? Join us online this Saturday (1st February 2025) from 2 pm to 4 pm (GMT) at our Moray/Banff group meeting for a discussion on how to navigate the updated ScotlandsPeople website. Details here: www.anesfhs.org.uk/meetings-eve...
#Genealogy #Aberdeen #Scotland
Informational graphic about the Aberdeen & North-East Family History Society's upcoming Moray/Banff Group meeting. The meeting will be held on Saturday, 1st February 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm (GMT). This is an online only meeting and pre-booking is required. Go to the Society's website: www.anesfhs.org.uk and click on the Events tab to pre-register. This is an open meeting. You don't need to be a member of the Society in order to attend. Everyone is welcome.
January 29, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Our next Edinburgh Group meeting will be this Saturday, 25th January 2025, from 2 pm to 4 pm (GMT). This is an online only meeting so you can join us from anywhere. More details here:

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#Genealogy #Aberdeen #Edinburgh #Scotland
"Commemoration and Remembrance" is the subject of our next Edinburgh meeting on Saturday, 25th January 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm (GMT). This is an online only meeting and you can join us from anywhere in the world. Full details can be found on our website by clicking the Events tab. This is an open meeting - you don't need to be a member in order to attend - everyone is welcome!
January 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Due to the severe weather and Met Office advisories, our Research Centre will be closed today (Friday, 24th January 2025) for the safety of our members, visitors, and volunteers.

Thank you for your understanding - stay safe everyone!

#Genealogy #Aberdeen #Scotland
January 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM