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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
The Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society Unit 13 32 Mansfield Street Glasgow G11 5QP UK Telephone: 0141 339 8303 Email: [mailto:visitscotland@gwsfhs.org.uk visitscotland@gwsfhs.org.uk] Website: The Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society Website #2: The Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society Website #3: The Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society


 * The society was founded in 1977 with the aim of promoting the study of family history, particularly for those whose family history has links with Glasgow and the west of Scotland. The counties included are Argyll, Ayr, Bute, Dunbarton, Lanark, Renfrew, and Stirling.

Local Societies
Alloway and Southern Ayrshire Family History Society c/o Alloway Public Library Doonholm Road Alloway, Ayr KA7 4QQ UK Email: [mailto:secretary@asafhs.org.uk secretary@asafhs.org.uk] Website: Alloway and Southern Ayrshire Family History Society Website #2: Alloway and Southern Ayrshire Family History Society


 * The objectives of the society shall be to advance the education of the public in Alloway and Southern Ayrshire by promoting and encouraging the study of Family History through meetings, lectures, publications, and other related activities.

Ayrshire Archaeological & Natural History Society Blue Room New Bridge Street Ayr KA7 1JX UK Email: [mailto:info@aanhs.org.uk info@aanhs.org.uk] Website: Ayrshire Archaeological & Natural History Society


 * The Society's principal aim is to promote interest in archaeology, history, and natural history with particular reference to Ayrshire.

Ayrshire Federation of Historical Societies 5 Eglinton Terrace Ayr, KA7 1JJ UK Telephone: 01292 280080 Email: [mailto:pamelamcintyre@rocketmail.com pamelamcintyre@rocketmail.com] Website: Ayrshire Federation of Historical Societies Website #2: Ayrshire Federation of Historical Societies Website #3: Ayrshire Federation of Historical Societies


 * The Ayrshire Federation of Historical Societies represents societies and individuals interested in the history of Ayrshire and its dissemination to a wider public. We act as an umbrella organisation, offering support and advice to our members, organise events to share news, promote the history of Ayrshire through conferences and publications, and, where possible, we support and encourage academic research.

Beith Historical Society Website: [ Beith Historical Society]

Cumbrae Historical Society Website: [ Cumbrae Historical Society]

East Ayrshire Family History Society Gateway Centre 1 Foregate Square, Kilmarnock KA1 1LN UK Email: [mailto:eastayrfhs@crosshoose.freeserve.co.uk eastayrfhs@crosshoose.freeserve.co.uk ] Website: East Ayrshire Family History Society

North Ayrshire Family History Society (formerly Largs & North Ayrshire Family History Society) Largs Library Community Room 26 Allanpark Street Largs, North Ayrshire KA30 9AG UK Email: [mailto:webmaster@largsnafhs.org.uk webmaster@largsnafhs.org.uk] Website: North Ayrshire Family History Society


 * The aim of the society is to promote the study of family history in the Local Government Authority Area of North Ayrshire, Scotland.

South Ayrshire Family History Society Doonfoot Primary School Abbots Way Doonfoot, Ayr UK Telephone: 01292 443931 Email: [mailto:webmaster@largsnafhs.org.uk webmaster@largsnafhs.org.uk] Website: South Ayrshire Family History Society


 * Based in the South-West of Scotland, 3 miles south of the town of Ayr, our Society covers Alloway, the neighbouring areas and Southern Ayrshire. They extend a warm welcome to all interested in family history and/or with family connections in these localities.

Stewarton & District Historical Society Website: [ Stewarton & District Historical Society]

Troon @ Ayrshire Family History Society Portland Church Hall 12 St Meddans St Troon KA10 6JU UK Email: [mailto:info@troonayrshirefhs.org.uk info@troonayrshirefhs.org.uk] Website: Troon @ Ayrshire Family History Society


 * The Society founded in 1989 has built up a wide range of knowledge on the people of Dundonald and the other parishes in South Ayrshire. The main aim of the Society is to encourage interest in family history and to assist our members with their own family history research. This is particularly important for members who live outwith the immediate Troon area.