{"id":3524,"date":"2014-09-22T15:19:15","date_gmt":"2014-09-22T14:19:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalhistsoc.org\/?page_id=3524"},"modified":"2026-03-20T06:18:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T06:18:15","slug":"scottish-regional-and-national-history-and-record-societies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/royalhistsoc.org\/publications\/national-regional-history\/scottish-regional-and-national-history-and-record-societies\/","title":{"rendered":"Scottish Regional and National History and Record Societies"},"content":{"rendered":"

About this listing<\/span><\/h3>\n

The following is a listing of Scottish record societies specialising in historical research and publishing in selected regions.<\/p>\n

If you are member of one of the following societies, and wish to update your listing, please email:\u00a0administration@royalhistsoc.org<\/a>\u00a0(marking your message: \u2018Record Society\u2019).<\/p>\n

In addition, for a record of UK local history societies, please see this listing from the British Association for Local History<\/a>.<\/p>\n

** Societies marked as shown: publications may be found in the Royal Historical Society collections room of the History Library at University College London.<\/p>\n

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ABBOTSFORD CLUB (1835-1866)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abbotsford Club Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY STUDIES (1909-1962<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

Aberdeen University Studies Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

ABERTAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Abertay Historical Society Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

Enquiries to: Matthew Jarron, General Secretary, Abertay Historical Society, c\/o University of Dundee, Dundee. DD1 4HN; tel: 01382 344310; email: museum@dundee.ac.uk<\/a>; http:\/\/www.abertay.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

AUNGERVYLE SOCIETY (1881-1886)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Aungervyle Society Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

AYRSHIRE AND GALLOWAY ARCHAEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (1878-1891)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ayrshire & Galloway Archaeological Association Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

ASSOCIATION FOR SCOTTISH LITERARY STUDIES<\/strong><\/p>\n

ASLS Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

The ASLS is an educational charity promoting the languages and literature of Scotland. We produce a range of publications, including classic and contemporary Scottish literature; academic journals; material for schools; and a series of study guides on major Scottish authors. Titles are available by subscription or through the book trade.<\/p>\n

Enquiries to: Duncan Jones, Director, ASLS, Department of Scottish Literature, University of Glasgow, 7 University Gardens, Glasgow. G12 8QH; tel: 0141 330 5309; email: office@asls.org.uk<\/a>; http:\/\/www.asls.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

BANNATYNE CLUB (1823-1875)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bannatyne Club Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

BUCHAN FIELD CLUB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buchan Field Club Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

The Buchan Field Club was founded in 1887.<\/p>\n

BUTE SCOTTISH RECORD SERIES (1831-1858)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bute Scottish Record Series Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

CLARENDON HISTORICAL SOCIETY (1882-1888)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Clarendon Historical Society Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

DUMFRIESSHIRE AND GALLOWAY NATURAL HISTORY AND ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY (1915-1980)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dumfriesshire & Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

GRAMPIAN CLUB (1869-1891)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grampian Club Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

HUNTERIAN CLUB (1873-1902)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hunterian Club Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

IONA CLUB (1847)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iona Club Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

LITERARY AND ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY OF PERTH (1827)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literary Society of Perth Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

MAITLAND CLUB (1828-1845)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maitland Club Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

NEW CLUB (Paisley, 1877-1925)<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Club Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

OLD EDINBURGH CLUB<\/strong><\/p>\n

Founded in 1908, the Club is Edinburgh\u2019s local history society, concerned with all aspects of the city\u2019s history and development. Its publications include a journal, the Book of the Old Edinburgh Club<\/em>: https:\/\/oldedinburghclub.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

For general enquiries please contact: secretary@oldedinburghclub.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

ROXBURGHE CLUB (1816-1948)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roxburghe Club Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

RYMOUR CLUB (1906-1928)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rymour Club Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

SCOTTISH BURGH RECORDS SOCIETY (1868-1918)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scottish Burgh Society Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

SCOTTISH CLERGY SOCIETY (1901-1909)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scottish Clergy Society Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

SCOTTISH GAELIC TEXTS SOCIETY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scottish Gaelic Texts Society Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

Enquiries to: Dr M. P\u00eda Coira, Secretary; Email: fiossgts@outlook.com<\/a>;\u00a0http:\/\/www.sgts.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

SCOTTISH HISTORY SOCIETY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scottish History Society Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

Enquiries to: Dr Katie Stevenson, Honorary Secretary, Scottish History Society, Department of Scottish History, University of St Andrews, St Andrews, Fife. KY16 9AJ; Email: katie.stevenson@st-andrews.ac.uk<\/a>;\u00a0http:\/\/www.scottishhistorysociety.org<\/a><\/p>\n

SCOTTISH LITERARY CLUB (1877-1892)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scotish Literary Club Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

SCOTTISH LOCAL HISTORY GROUP (1973-1984)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scottish Local History Group Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

SCOTTISH RECORD OFFICE (1867-1970)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scottish Record Office Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

SCOTTISH RECORD SOCIETY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scottish Record Society Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

Enquiries to: Samantha Smart, Honorary Secretary; Email via contact form<\/a>;\u00a0 http:\/\/www.scottishrecordsociety.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

SCOTTISH TEXT SOCIETY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scottish Text Society Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

The Scottish Text Society is a major publisher of important texts from Scotland’s literary history. Since 1882 it has played a significant part in reviving interest in the literature and languages of Scotland. The Society’s editions are both scholarly and accessible. Subscribed members receive the Society’s annual volume or volumes published by the Society in its main series in that year.<\/p>\n

Enquiries to: Dr Rhiannon Purdie, Editorial Secretary, Scottish Text Society, c\/o Senior Lecturer in Medieval English, School of English, University of St-Andrews, St-Andrews, KY16 9AL; Email:\u00a0editorialsecretary@scottishtextsociety.org<\/a>; http:\/\/www.scottishtextsociety.org<\/a><\/p>\n

SHETLAND DOCUMENTS (1994-1999)
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Shetland Documents Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF SCOTLAND**<\/strong><\/p>\n

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is the oldest antiquarian society in Scotland, founded in 1780 and receiving its Royal Charter in 1783. The Society is a charitable organisation whose purpose is the study of the antiquities and history of Scotland, more especially by means of archaeological research. It actively promotes the research, understanding and conservation of the archaeological and historic environment of Scotland for the benefit of all, and suports research in the field and advocates good practice.<\/p>\n

Enquiries to: The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, National Museums Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh. EH1 1JF; tel: 0131 247 4133; email: info@socantscot.org<\/a>; http:\/\/www.socantscot.org<\/a><\/p>\n

SPALDING CLUB (1841-1960)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spalding Club Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

SPOTTISWOODE SOCIETY (1844-1856)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spottiswoode Society Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

STAIR SOCIETY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stair Society Publications<\/a><\/p>\n

Enquiries to: Alistair Burrow, Secretary and Treasurer, The Stair Society, 27 North Erskine Park, Bearsden, Glasgow. G61 4LY; email: stairsociety@gmail.com<\/a>; http:\/\/www.stairsociety.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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