The Orkney Family History Society was formed in 1997 and is run by a committee of volunteers. We have an office based in the Orkney Library and Archives, entirely staffed by volunteers and open on weekday afternoons. The main objectives of our society are:

• To establish a local organisation for the study, collection, analysis and sharing of information about individuals and families in Orkney.
• To establish and maintain links with other family history groups and genealogical societies throughout the UK and overseas.
• To establish and maintain a library and other reference facilities as an information resource for members and approved subscribers.
• To promote study projects and special interest working groups to pursue approved assignments.

We can usually undertake to do research for our members who live outwith Orkney, but this is dependent on the availability of our island members giving up their spare time to help.