Due to the ongoing problems with a lack of volunteers to man the Centre daily from Monday to Friday.
Unfortunately, we have had to reduced at the moment to Thursdays only.
Thursdays 10am to 4pm
Hopefully the opening times will improve as and when we get more volunteers
We will do our best to help patrons, who wish to visit the centre on the days when we are not open.
Telephone 01779 239652 and leave a message or you can email us on info@buchanroots.scot
We will get back to you as soon as possible.
(messages and emails are checked Thursdays)
If you are interested in Family History, and have some time to spare,
and would like to become a volunteer please contact us.
Help us to help others discover their ancestors.

Family History Centre
Christmas Closure
Closed from 12th December 2022
Re-Open 16th January 2023
We can only process orders placed before 14th December 2021, in time for Christmas.
Any orders placed after the date above will be processed after the 10th January 2022
Thank you.
We are still not in a position to open to the public, as of today 21/08/2020.
We are however able to process online orders, via our Website
www.buchanroots.scot
The website is secure and providing we have the items you require in stock, they will be dispatched to you by post.
We are sorry we cannot open the Centre to the public, as of yet, however as things change, we hope that it will not be too long before we can resume public access.
Again, thank you for your patience, in this matter.
As the Scottish Government starts to ease restrictions on shops and business opening again, we are not currently in a position to reopen the Centre to the public.
Once we have assessed the requirements for social distancing and put in place the necessary equipment to keep both our staff and members of the public safe, we will update this website, to advise everyone.
Thank you for your patience and we look forward in the future to welcoming you back.
Covid-19 Virus Update
Due to the current situation regarding the Covid-19 Virus, we are currently unable to fulfill online orders of the Society’s products.
If you have recently placed an order online, we will do our best to complete your order as soon as possible, however our volunteers are mostly in the “at risk” category for this virus.
When it is safe for our volunteers to resume safe working, we will send your products as soon as possible. We hope you will bear with us during these uncertain times.
Thank you.
The Annual General Meeting for the Society, due to take place on Wednesday 25th March 2020, will be postponed, until later in the year.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but we are sure you will understand the decision that has been taken, in the light of the current situation.
We will advise by Social Media and the Website, when the meeting will be rescheduled.
Important Information
The Centre will be closed from Sunday 15th March 2020, due to the current situation regarding the Corona Virus.
The Centre will remain closed until further notice.
We will monitor the situation regarding the virus and make an informed decision as to when it is safe and prudent to reopen the Centre, in the light of ongoing government advice.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you, but hope you will understand, we need to safeguard the staff who man the Centre.
We will keep you updated, both on social media and the Centre Website.

Our new address is
The Family History Society of Buchan
77 Broad Street
Peterhead
Aberdeenshire
AB421JL
Telephone Number 01779239652