Buchan Family History Society was established in 2008 to promote and encourage family history and genealogy in the historic area of Buchan. If you have ancestors in the Buchan area they are always willing to help you with your family history research.
Information about Buchan Family History Society
Family History Society of Buchan
77 Broad Street
Peterhead
Aberdeenshire
Scotland
AB42 1JL
Telephone Number:
01779 239652
Email:
Please use the contact form on the Society’s website
Parishes covered by the Society include:
Aberdour
Auchterless
Crimond
Cruden
Ellon
Forgue
Fraserburgh
Fyvie
Gamrie
King Edward
Logie Buchan
Longside
Lonmay
Methlick
Monquitter
New Deer
Old Deer
Peterhead
Pitsligo
Rathen
St Fergus
Slains
Strichen
Turriff
Tyrie
The Society also holds some microfilm records for Aberdeenshire, Banffshire and Morayshire. These include pre-1855 Old Parish Records of baptisms, marriages and burials.
Society Publications
Many publications can be purchased from the association, including:
- Aberdeenshire Map 1807
- Family Record Book
- Local Heritage Books
- Map of Buchan Area of Aberdeenshire 1826
- Map of part of Banffshire 1826
- Monumental Inscriptions
- North East Roots: A Guide for People researching their Genealogy
- Peterhead Parish Census 1801
- Peterhead Roll of Honour 1914-1918
- Peterhead Shipmasters
- Peterhead Street Names
- Peterhead Trades Box 1729-1792
Research Service
If you hit a brick wall with your family history research, or cannot visit the area, on payment of a fee, the Society is willing to undertake research. For more information about this service, please use the contact form on the Society’s website to contact them and discuss your needs.
Website:
https://www.buchanroots.scot/