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17 May 2012 - Open Meeting - Transport in the North East
The next Open Meeting held by the Family History Society of Buchan will be held on Thursday 17th May and will be entitled “Transport in the North East. ” Originally a talk on North East Railways by Gordon Casely was scheduled for the evening but Gordon was taken ill and Iain Lord has agreed, at short notice, to be the guest speaker for the evening. Refreshments will be available after the meeting. The event will be in Arbuthnot House, Broad St., Peterhead and starts at 7pm. Admittance is free but we do ask for a small donation for the refreshments.
10 May 2012 - Member’s Area Fault
The fault denying access to the Member’s Area has now been rectified. A corrupt source code file was the culprit... Sorry for any inconvenience caused..
10 May 2012 - North East Scotland Roots
The FHSB are extremely pleased to have learned that Cllr Anne Allan, the Society’s founding Chair, Life President and current committee member, has been elected as Vice-Chair of North East Scotland Roots. This success reinforces Anne’s profile as a major figure on the Scottish family history scene. North East Scotland Roots is a multidiscipline Partnership with promotes ancestral tourism within the North East of Scotland, an organisation which the FHSB fully supports. Anne’s success has now raised the profile and influence of the FHSB beyond it’s traditional working area within Buchan. Congratulations.
9 May 2012 - Open Meeting Cancellation
The FHSB regrets to announce that, due to illness the Open Meeting on North East Railways is cancelled and we hope to hold this popular event at a future date. The FHSB is urgently seeking another speaker for the evening.
7 May 2012 - Diary Dates
Details of all the events, open days and meetings that the FHSB is committed too are now listed on the Events page. If any one hears of or is organising any event that the FHSB could attend please write to the Chair.
1 May 2012 - Funding Success
Following on from the NATS award for purchasing display equipment, we are pleased to announce another funding grant from the Mary Salmond Trust to purchase a second display.
27 Mar 2012 - Open Meeting - James Morrison Photographic Collection
The FHSB are pleased to announce that the subject for the next Open Meeting, to be held on 27 Mar 12 will be the James Morrison Photographic Collection. A number of this unique photographs will be on display with a presentation by the Buchan Heritage Society. Open to both members and non members from 19:30 following the Society’s AGM.
27 Mar 2012 - AGM
The Society’s AGM will be held on the above date at Arbuthnot House, starting at 19:00. The Committee are proposing a number of amendments to the constitution which requires the membership’s approval. Full details are now detailed in the Member’s Area and all members are strongly advised to read them.
17 Feb 2012 - Small Grant Award - Exhibition Display
The FHSB are pleased to announce that we have been successful in being award a grant to purchase portable exhibition display stands. These stands will be invaluable to us in taking our displays and exhibitions around the area. The grant followed a successful application to the NATS (National Air Traffic Services) Footprint Fund. We are highly appreciative of their generosity.
28 Jan 2012 - Open Meeting - Peterhead Merchant Shipping
Our next open meeting will be held this Saturday 28 Jan 12, at 1400hrs in the Arbuthnot House, Broad St. The subject being Peterhead Merchant Shipping and will be given by Dr David Bertie of the Aberdeenshire Museum Service. Dr Bertie will be available to sign his new book - Peterhead Trade Boxes.
14 Jan 12 - Official Opening of the New Family History Centre
Mr John Wallace, Chief Executive of the Peterhead Port Authority officially opens our new Harbour Street facility. For the report and photographs please click here
11 Jan 2012 Postage and Shipping Charges
It is with sincere regret that the FHSB has had to modify its shipping charges. These changes will take effect from the 12 Jan 12. UK Postage costs and a review of the Society’s postage costs for 2011 has necessitated these changes. We have also restricted the sale of Fae Buchanhaven tae Fittie to UK Sales only. This is a temporary measure until overseas shipping costs can be reviewed. We offer our apologies to all concerned,
18 Dec 2011 Christmas Greetings
The Chairman, Committee and Volunteers would like to wish all our members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Hogmaney... In these days of economic gloom we hope you all find happiness within your faith, your family and your friends this Christmas.
17 Dec 2011 FHC Special Opening Times
Though our new FHC at 22 Harbour St, Peterhead, has officially closed for the Christmas and New Year holidays, we are opening the FHC every day this week from 3pm till 5pm for the sales of our new publications. Please pop in for those last minute Christmas presents
16 Dec 2011 New Publications
The FHSB is pleased to announce three new publications for sale. We have produced our fifth publication, Peterhead Trades Boxes which is fantastic reference document for 18th century Peterhead. This publication compliments the 1801 Peterhead Census and the 17th Century Peterhead Roll Book ( available from ANESFHS). We are also offering Donald Anderson new book - “Fae Buchanhaven tae Fittie” and Jimmy Buchan’s Trawlerman (as seen on TV). See our online shop for details
10 Dec 2011 - Donald Anderson’s new book - Fae Buchanhaven Tae Fittie
We are awaiting stock of this new book which should be in this week
7 Dec 2011 - Technical Problems
We are currently experiencing problems with our Member’s Area, this is under investigation and we apologise for the inconvenience. Problem fixed 05:00 GMT 7 Dec 11
26 Nov 2011 - Full Service has been resumed
The FHSB is pleased to announce that our relocation to 22 Harbour St, Peterhead, AB42 1DJ is now complete. We would like to thank everyone who assisted in this exciting project and express our regret to any disruption or delay caused. Our internet, emails and telephone are fully operational.
29 Oct 2011 - Disruption to Email Service - Contacting us
Due to our hasty move to Harbour St (see below) we are suffering severe disruption to our email services. The email addresses info(at)buchanroots.co.uk and fhc(at)buchanroots.co.uk are unavailable. All other email addresses are still available. Please route any urgent correspondence via chair(at)buchanroots.co.uk.[remember to replace (at) with @]
We hope to have resume normal service around the 10 Nov 2011. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.
24 Oct 2011 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - Family History Centre
As of today, the 24th October our Family History Centre in Peterhead will close and reopen on the 7 November at our NEW Family History Centre located at 22 Harbour Street, Peterhead - details to follow
29 Sep 2011 - Members Area User Account
The Member’s Area default user account and password [user/user] has now been removed and all members are now required to access the area via their own account details. Those members who still have not set up an account are requested to contact the membership secretary [see contacts page] for an account. New members will be given account details when they join us. [normally within 14 days]
12 Sep 2011 - Tonight’s Open Meeting
Please pop along tonight for our next Open Meeting and enjoy a cup of tea and some refreshments. The subject is the people of New Deer.
2 Sep 2011 - Technical Problems with the Member’s Area
We are currently experiencing problems with our Member’s Area log in procedures. We are trying to solve the problem and hope to get the service back ASAP. UPDATE: 09:31 BST - Member’s Area is now working, sorry for any inconvenience.
1 Sep 2011 - The Society goes from strength to strength
The FHSB has released a press release highlighting the FSHB success during 2011. It also appeals for pictures and information on next years Scottish Week exhibition. Please click here for further information
17 Jul 2011 SALE of FHSB Memorial Inscription CD-rom
To celebrate the 50th Scottish Week the FHSB has decided to reduce the price of it’s MI CD’s. Constitution Street and St Peter’s CD’s will be available to non- members for £10.00 each (formerly £15.00 each) and to members for £8.00 each (formerly £10.00/12.00 each) - These prices will remain in force for all orders or sales between 16th - 23 July at our on-line store, the Family History Centre in Peterhead or our three Scottish Week events.
16 Jul 2011 Scottish Week
 The 50th Peterhead Scottish Week has started with a week long schedule of events in and around the town. For the FHSB it’s a very busy week for us, Rita Gordon has put together a brilliant and highly informative exhibition of Peterhead 100 years ago. It’s centered on the 1911 Scottish Census and includes photographs of shops, streets that no longer exist and much more.
Anne Allan is hosting the annual Churchyard Tour. This year the venue will be the St Peter’s Kirkyard on South Road. This tour includes entertaining and often curious stories of the people of Peterhead.
The Fishing and Family History Exhibition which has been running since the beginning of June has just opened a wedding fashion exhibition. This free display is already highly popular and Margie Davidson and her able assistants have put together a wonderful attraction.
For full details and timings click here.....
30 Jun 2011 - Next Open Day - “Peterhead Poor Law Records”
On the 30th Jun 2011, Phil Astley, City Archivist of the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Archives Legal and Democratic Services will be our next guest speaker. The subject will be highly popular "Peterhead Poor Relief Records". These records have become a very important and highly informative source. They often provide an excellent illustration of our ancestors who may have fallen on bad times.
7 Jun 2011 Family History and Maritime Exhibition
On one our members Margie Davidson has put together a fantastic exhibition of Maritime and Family History at the Peterhead Port Authority Auction Hall. This exhibition contains not only the photographs and details of Peterhead’s Maritime History but also hundreds of family photographs. If you have Buchans, Milnes, Cowes, Strachans, Duthies (and many others) in your family it would be well worthy of a visit. The exhibition runs to the end of July and is open from 10:00 to 16:00 Mon to Sat.
4 Jun 2011 Release of our new Publication
The release of Peterhead Shipmaster’s and the book signing ceremony held today was a complete success - more details to follow
1 June 2011 Peterhead Shipmasters Book Signing
The Family History Society of Buchan will be releasing its next publication, a book entitled “Peterhead Shipmasters Volume 1” this Saturday (4th June). This excellent book, written by Alex Ritchie is a valuable resource for those researching their family history within the Peterhead area, particularly if there is a seafaring connection.
All members and non members are most welcome to come along this Saturday, between 11:00 and 13:00, to the Family History Centre to meet Alex Ritchie, discuss the book and have it signed by him. The centre is co-located with Peterhead Projects, 35 Broad Street.
Peterhead Shipmasters”, contains 92 pages of detail about the shipmasters of vessels who originate from Peterhead and the local area. Each entry contains personal details of the masters many with their maritime certificates and vessels they have served on. The scope of this book includes whaling masters but not fishing vessels and retails for £9. click here for more details. To purchase this booklet please visit our online shop or pop into the FHC or Port Authority Hall in Peterhead
30 May 2011 Member’s Area
On the 1st June the new revamped Member’s Area of this web site will reopen. Members will have access to an index of our database which has over 23000 records including the recently added index of BALMOOR Cemetery, Peterhead. There are also thousands of BMD records transcribed from the official records. Additionally, back copies of our newsletter; exclusive members offers; help and hints for researching in Buchan and much more. Members will shortly receive an email informing them how to log on to this area.
23 May 2011 - Announcement - Non Sterling Cheques.
It is with regret that the Family History Society of Buchan, after a long period of consideration, will no longer be accepting foreign cheques. This facility will end on the 1 Sep 2011. Being able to accept cheques in US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand dollars has been a great convenience to our overseas members but has been very expensive for the Society. Now, our bankers have made this provision administratively very difficult and with them taking nearly 50% in fees we feel we cannot continue with this service.
In a recent case one of our members sent a cheque for $50, after paying his membership the bank took almost all the remaining funds in fees. However, we are still obligated to provide sales and services for the rest of the money which are only too glad to honour. We feel that it is not the role of our members to support the banks in this manner.
To our valued overseas members we offer payment by Credit Card or Paypal. If this is not convenient then please contact us and we will provide you with alternative payment details.
22 May 2011 - Fraserburgh Documents Appeal
Last year we received a kind donation of a collection of documents relating to Fraserburgh and the sinking of the Oscar. We know these documents were posted from England and we like to appeal to the kind donator to make contact with us, as we wish to use these documents in our future publications.
15 May 2011 - FHSB Next Publication - Peterhead Shipmasters
The next publication to be supported by the Society, Alex Ritchie’s Peterhead Shipmasters, is imminent, please keep a look out for details on this site, in our members newsletters and in the local press.
14 May 2011 - FHSB Database
The Society is pleased to announce that its popular database has been reinstalled in the FHC in Peterhead. This database contains over 17000 records and is growing as more projects come to fruition. An index of this database will soon be available in the Members Area of this site. This Members Area is waiting to be populated with data and then access to it will be rolled out to all members.
10 May 2011 - Janice Scott
Would Janice Scott from Fraserburgh please contact the Society - We do not have your address or contact details and would like to process your membership. - thanks
22 Apr 2011 - On-line Shop
The FHSB are pleased to announce that the our on-line shop has now fully reopened. For sale are books, booklets and CD’s and many other items that would be a major resource for any family historian. Also, customers may wish to take out a membership subscriptions in order to benefit from our member’s special offers. Please choose the ‘On-line Shop’ option on the navigation bar, or click here in order to have a good ”rake”
19 Apr 2011 - Press Release
A report appeared today in the Buchan Observer reporting our recent AGM and the talk by Fiona Watson. See our new Press Release page.
5 Apr 2011 - Email Address
A new email address has been established as a first point of contact with the Society. All new enquiries are requested to contact us on info(at)buchanroots.co.uk replacing (at)with the normal @ character. This helps prevents our email addresses being the victim of SPAM
31 Mar 2011 - Paypal Account
Today we successfully transferred our Paypal account from the old www.fhsb.org.uk website to our new www.buchanroots.co.uk website which means that all subscriptions and renewals will be carried forward onto our new website. This is one more barrier overcame to restoring our online shop. We thank you for your patience over this difficult period.
30 Mar 2011 - Facebook Group
To all those members who use Facebook ,we have just started a Facebook group called ‘Family History Society Of Buchan’ This is a closed group and all members should simply request membership of the group. This fb group will supplement this Web site. As it’s just started no subject are off limits - just post your message and see......
29 Mar 2011 Website Update
Members may have noticed that the Society’s website has returned as ‘buchanroots’. This website will take a while to get back to its former glory. We are currently trying to get our Paypal account back up and running. Additionally the members area will return soon.....
28 Mar 2011 Northern Health Services Archives
Fiona Watson of the Grampian Archives presented a fantastic lecture on the health provision within Buchan from 1739 to date with an explanation of the records available to genealogists. Fiona generously donated a 1920’s health dictionary to enable members to look up unfamiliar term on death certificates and other health records.
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