The Society was set up in September 1981 to promote the study of genealogy, family history and related subjects in the Highlands of Scotland. It covers the Highland counties of Caithness, Sutherland, Ross-shire, Inverness-shire, Nairnshire and the northern parishes of Argyle-shire down to the Sound of Mull and partway up Loch Linnhe.
The Society is registered as a charity (number SCO15987).
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Membership Benefits
Regular meetings in Inverness between September and April (see What's On)
Chance to make contact with other members who may be researching the same surname or area of the Highlands
Society Library within the Society’s office in Suite 4, Third Floor, Albyn House, 37A Union Street, Inverness, IV1 1QA, which is now open every Tuesday from 9am to 5pm. See this map for directions.
A quarterly Journal is published to keep members informed of developments within the Society and the field of genealogy in general. In it are articles of interest and reports of the monthly lectures.
Queries included in the magazine (and, if you wish, on the website) free of charge.
Annual Subscriptions
The subscription year runs from 1st September to 31st August and current rates are: -
United Kingdom & Europe:
Ordinary.....£10
Family.....£12
Senior Citizens (60+).....£6
Institutional.....£15
Rest of World :
Ordinary.....£13
Family.....£15
Senior Citizens (60+).....£9
Institutional.....£18
If you join after 1st September any magazines already published will be sent to you along with your membership card.
If you are interested in joining the Society see our Joining Form.
