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Tay Valley Family History Society

Welcome to the website of the
Tay Valley Family History Society

TVFHS Research Centre is located on the east coast of Scotland, at 179-181 Princes Street, Dundee, and remains one of the principal centres of Family History Research in the Tay Valley area, which comprises the counties of Angus, Fife, Kinross and Perthshire.

Tay Valley Family History Society has a continuing strong worldwide membership, and is a member of the Scottish Association of Family History Societies (SAFHS).

Membership benefits.

Benefits include a new member’s joining pack, with guidance on beginning your family history research in the Tay Valley area; The Tay Valley Family Historian three times per year; access to information to assist your research. Read More >

Do you want to get back to your roots?

Find out how by attending one of our beginners' classes.

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Research Centre Opening Hours

Monday 10-00 - 16.00
Tuesday 10-00 - 16.00
Wednesday 10-00 - 16.00
Thursday 10-00 - 16.00
19-00 - 21.00
Friday 10-00 - 16.00
Saturday 10-00 - 12.00 noon

The Centre is open on public and local holidays, but closes for two weeks over the Christmas and New Year holiday period each year.

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Shop Notice

Until we have had a little more training, we are keeping the shop offline for the time being. You will be able to browse through the shop catalogue during this time. Please note that the catalogue prices DO NOT include postage. If you see something you would like, please Contact Us (with Bookshop Enquiries as subject) for up-to-date price, postage and availability.

Once you know the total price of any items you wish to purchase, please visit the TVFHS Online Payments page, selecting 'Online Shop' as the 'Payment Reason', list the itemss you require in 'Payment Details' and enter the total amount. including postage; then click on 'Submit'. On the message acknowledgement page, click on "Pay Online (with PayPal)" and follow the instructions.

Alternatively, you can mail your order with a sterling cheque or your credit/debit card details to the Research Centre.

Latest News

SAFHS 2013 Annual Conference and Family History Fair
This event was hosted by Borders Family History Society on 11th May 2013 in Galashiels.

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Research Centre Computer Upgrades.

Due to a programme of updating of the IT equipment at the TVFHS centre during February/March, some or all of the computers may be out of use at certain timess.

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Scottish Seafarers of the 17th century
If you have an ancestor or near relative who went to sea in the 17th century you may find him here. Usually the place of residence and the name of the ship are given. It is in fact an alphabetical list of surviving testaments. In the 1690s, Darien was thought to be the ideal trading centre for Scotland, commanding the trade of two oceans. It was a disaster. Scotland lost 200 men and more than £200,000. Amongst the list are names of many who died on board their ships at Darien in 1698.

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GO TO THE ONLINE SHOP

If you wish to make an online payment to Tay Valley FHS (other than annual subscriptions), please visit TVFHS Online Payments, select a suitable Payment Reason, enter the amount you wish to pay and click on "Submit". On the message acknowledgement page, click "Pay Online (via PayPal)" and follow the instructions.
For annual subscriptions, payment should be made via the New Member Registration and Overdue Renewal page or the Prompt Registration Renewal page.
Please note that 200 Club payments cannot be made online.