Have you ever wondered where your ancestors came from or how to begin tracing your family tree? Join the experienced Family Historians at the Highland Archive Centre for our popular Family History Classes, available both online and in person.
Whether you are completely new to family history research or looking to develop your skills further, our friendly and informative courses will help you make the most of historical records and online resources.
Family History for Beginners
Perfect for those taking their first steps into family history research. This series of four classes covers subjects including statutory births, marriages and deaths, census records, church records, wills, memorial inscriptions and many other useful relevant records.
Online (Zoom)
Starts: Monday 7th September 2026
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Online
Duration: every Friday for 4 weeks
In Person
Starts: Friday 25th September 2026
Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Venue: Highland Archive Centre, Inverness
Duration: every Friday for 4 weeks
If your name is on the waiting list please let us know whether you would prefer to wait for another set of beginner classes which will take place in January 2027 or if you wish your name to be removed from the list.
Advanced Family History Classes
Designed for researchers who already have some experience and would like to take their investigations further. This series of four classes will follow on from the beginners course, and will include name variants, aliases, patronymics, various case studies, Kirk Session records, newspapers and many other relevant records.
Please be aware that to take part in the set of advanced classes, priority is given to those who have undertaken the beginners classes.
Online (Zoom)
Starts: Monday 26th October 2026
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Venue: Online
Duration: every Wednesday for 4 weeks
In Person
Starts: Wednesday 28th October 2026
Time: 10.00am – 12.00 noon
Venue: Highland Archive Centre, Inverness
Duration: every Wednesday for 4 weeks
Book Your Place
Costs: £40 (HLH members) or £48 (non HLH members)
Places are limited and early booking is recommended.
Online payment secures your booking and can be made here, or you can contact us on the email address or telephone number below.
