The office also contains a number of other books and papers and monographs of a genealogical nature, which may prove useful to the researcher interested in earlier generations of their family. The Association is the formal organization for professional genealogists in Scotland. Members carry out ancestry and living relative research and also legal searches. They also research for Grants of Arms and undertake transcriptions and translations. The Association ensures a high standard of expertise and all members are accredited researchers having a wide knowledge of all Scottish records.
Members operate under a strict Code of Practice, providing a safeguard to both clients and members.
Please send an International Reply Coupon. This Society issues The Scottish Genealogist quarterly and it is free to members, which includes genealogical queries. It also publishes pre-1855 county lists of monumental inscriptions and maintains a Register of Members' Interests. Please send an International Reply Coupon. The Association is the parent body for family history societies and other bodies with similar interests in Scotland and throughout the world.