Genealogy

Have fun tracing your Lanarkshire roots.

Croy Historical SocietyLocal historical society based in Croy, North Lanarkshire.

Cumbernauld Historical SocietyThe Cumbernauld Historical Society aims to preserve and protect the...

Lanarkshire Family History SocietyThe society is dedicated to researching the family history of the...

Monklands Heritage SocietyHeritage

South Lanarkshire LibrariesSearch for family and local history in South Lanarkshire's libraries

Stonehouse Heritage GroupIf your family is from Stonehouse or the surrounding area here is the ideal...

Looking to trace your Lanarkshire ancestors? With tv programmes such as 'Who do you think are' drawing in huge audiences, genealogy has never been more popular. Tracing your family history is a journey of discovery that leads you to explore the lives and times of ancestors who lived hundreds of years ago - in circumstances which are all but unimaginable today.

A number of different organisations exist in Lanarkshire that can assist those beginning the exciting journey of tracing their family history.