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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
Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society 9 Glasgow St Dumfries DG2 9AF UK Telephone: 1387 248093 Email: [mailto:secretary@dgfhs.org.uk secretary@dgfhs.org.uk] Website: Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society


 * Dumfries & Galloway Family History Society covers the three counties of South West Scotland – Dumfriesshire, Kirkcudbrightshire, and Wigtownshire. Our aim is to promote the study of family history and is run by volunteers. We do not contract to do research for others, we simply act as facilitators for researchers visiting our area who are doing their own research.

Dumfriesshire and Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society Castle Douglas Parish Church Hall Queen St Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 1EG UK Telephone: 01387 710274 Email: [mailto:john.l.l.williams@btinternet.com john.l.l.williams@btinternet.com] Website: Dumfriesshire and Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society


 * The objects of the Society shall be to collect and publish the best information on the natural sciences and antiquities (including history, records, genealogy, customs, and heraldry) of the three counties of Dumfries, Kirkcudbright, and Wigtown; to procure the preservation of objects of natural science and antiquities relative to the district; to encourage local research and field activities in natural science and excavations by private individuals or public bodies and afford them suggestions and co-operation; to prevent, as far as possible, any injury to ancient monuments and records, etc.; and to collect photographs, drawings and descriptions, and transcripts of the same.

Local Societies
Auchencairn History Society Mahwood Shore Road Auchencairn Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 1QZ UK Telephone: 01556 640307 Email: [mailto:enquiries@auchencairn-history-society.org.uk enquiries@auchencairn-history-society.org.uk] Website: Auchencairn History Society


 * The Society was formed in 2000 by a small group of enthusiasts to delve into and make available the past history of Auchencairn and its environs for the benefit of all who have an interest in the village and surrounding area.

Carsphairn Heritage Group The Heritage Centre Carsphairn Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire DG7 3TQ UK Telephone: 01644 460653 Email: [mailto:carsphairnheritagegroup@gmail.com carsphairnheritagegroup@gmail.com] Website: Carsphairn Heritage Group Website #2: Carsphairn Heritage Group


 * The Group was formed in 1987 since when it has amassed a collection of family history records, photographs and slides as well as numerous items of local interest. The Heritage & Craft Centre was built in 1992 and is run by the Heritage Group which is made up of local residents and others further afield who are interested in the history of this small community.

Royal Burgh of Sanquhar Heritage Society St Brides Church Hall St Mary's Street Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire DG4 6BZ UK Telephone: 01659 50596 Email: [mailto:dunruth@btinternet.com dunruth@btinternet.com] Website: Royal Burgh of Sanquhar Heritage Society


 * The preservation and protection of all local artefacts, and research into the history of Sanquhar. Provides local family history, and is in contact with local schools.