Useful Links

Burials & Cemeteries

  • Aberdeen City Burials Online - Search and view online images for Nellfield Cemetery, Old Machar Churchyard, St Clement's Churchyard, Grove Cemetery, St Peter's Churchyard and St Peters Cemetery.
  • Aberdeen City Burials, post 1900 - Aberdeen City Council Bereavements Services hold records for 17 cemeteries in Aberdeen, with records beginning around 1900.
  • Aberdeenshire Cemeteries - Find information on burial grounds in Aberdeenshire, including the location of the records.
  • Cemeteries in Moray - Find information on the different area offices in Moray and which cemeteries they hold information on.
  • Historic Kirkyards of Aberdeenshire - A fascinating look at the historic kirkyards of Aberdeenshire, including architectural information.

Family History Societies

Heritage Societies

  • Aberchirder & District Community Association - Aberchirder & District Community Association set up this site to document the history and culture of the village and the surrounding area.
  • Aberdeen City Heritage Trust - Aberdeen City Heritage Trust's vision is that Aberdeen's historic environment will be better understood, conserved, used and celebrated.
  • Alford Heritage Centre - The Heritage Centre (a registered charity) is manned by volunteers, many of whom have their roots in the farming heritage of NE Scotland.
  • Banff Preservation and Heritage Society - The Banff Preservation & Heritage Society was formed in the 1960s to protect the built heritage of Banff.
  • Buchan Heritage Society - The Society, founded in 1984, aims to keep alive in a fast changing world all the old and true traditions of Buchan in Music, Song, Verse, Drama and Olde Tyme Dance.
  • Ellon & District Heritage Society - The Ellon and District Heritage Society organises talks, walks, and takes an interest in the history of Ellon and the surrounding area.
  • Fraserburgh Heritage Society - Starting in 1983, the Heritage Society members started to collate and research the heritage of Fraserburgh. The Society membership is now about 150, local people of all ages, some born in the town, some having moved into the area for work or marriage.
  • Fyvie Heritage (Facebook page) - Photos and information on the village of Fyvie. Please note this link takes you to a Facebook page.
  • House of Gordon - Members of the Gordon Society are able to access a genealogy database of over 11,000 Gordons, the product of over a decade's worth of research. There's also a large collection of coats of arms borne by Gordons over the centuries.
  • Old Aberdeen Heritage Society - The Society was founded for the preservation and protection of Old Aberdeen. The Society aims to stimulate public interest in and concern for the beauty, history and traditional character of Old Aberdeen and its environs.
  • Skene Heritage Society - The main aim of the Society is to collect photographs, documents, memories and other material relating to the history of the Parish of Skene for the benefit of future generations.
  • Tarves Heritage Project - Tarves Heritage Project began in 1995 and works to preserve and promote the heritage of Tarves village and its surroundings. The group manage Tarves Heritage Centre which opened in 2004, and is housed in part of a Victorian school dating back to 1837.
  • Turriff and District Heritage Society - Turriff and District Heritage Society was formed in 1979 and today cares for and displays artefacts, photographs and other memorabilia in two museums in the town.

National Resources

  • Ancestral Scotland - Discover your Scottish roots and start planning your ancestral journey to Scotland.
  • Ancestry.co.uk - A subscription site which collates both official records and other reference information.
  • Deceased Online - This site provides access to official records for UK burials and cremations, including ones for Aberdeen City.
  • Family Search (IGI) - FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world. Millions of people use FamilySearch records, resources, and services to learn more about their family history, including searching the IGI (International Genealogical Index).
  • Find My Past - View over 750million records, including the complete birth, marriage and death indexes for England & Wales and the 1911 census. You can also search parish registers dating from 1538, military sources and migration records.
  • National Library of Scotland - The National Library of Scotland is an information treasure trove of Scotland's knowledge, history and culture, with millions of books, manuscripts and maps covering every subject.
  • Poorhouse Information - This website contains information on the locations of poorhouses and workhouses across the country. There is also a wealth of information regarding what life would have been like for the inhabitants.
  • Scotland's People - The official online source of parish register, civil registration and census records for Scotland.
  • Scotland's Places - Provides information relating to places throughout Scotland including monument records, register house plans, medical officer of health reports, land ownership etc.
  • Scottish Archive Network - The Scottish Archive Network aims to revolutionise access to Scotland's archives by providing a single electronic catalogue to the holdings of more than 50 Scottish archives.
  • Scottish Statistical Accounts - Online copies of the Statistical Accounts of 1791 - 1799 and 1834 - 1845.
  • The National Archives (TNA) - The National Archives in Kew, London, hold many records which can help you with your family history, including military records.
  • The National Records of Scotland (formerly the National Archives for Scotland) - The National Records of Scotland holds historical records created by businesses, landed estates, families, churches and other corporate bodies.
  • Visit Scotland - The official site of Scotland's national tourism organisation.

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