Whether you are a novice or an accomplished researcher the LFHS is here to help you.  Whether you live locally or at a great distant our Society is committed to help you in your quest for knowledge about your family tree. The Lothians Family History Society covers all of the Lothians, East, West and Midlothian as can be seen from the map below. Generally speaking we do not cover the City of Edinburgh but many of the current areas do come within the remit

of the Lothians in days gone past. As the Society is close to the Scottish Capital, Register House and National Archives our local researchers may be the key to helping you solve your ‘brick wall’ We hope you will enjoy our site and facilities, please do not hesitate to contact us for help.