Local Historical Societies


Aberfeldy Museum Group: http://aberfeldymuseum.org/

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/aberfeldymuseum/

Aberfeldy Museum Group has been created to campaign and work for the establishment of a museum in Aberfeldy, dedicated to preserving the town’s history.


Blairgowrie, Rattray and District Local History Trust: 

http://www.blairathistory.org

The aim of the Trust is to promote the study of local history in the Blairgowrie – Rattray district. It acts as a forum for its members who have wide ranging interests in such fields as local genealogy, the history of the Blairgowrie mills, the berry industry, and the development of the town and district from prehistoric times.


Dunkeld and Birnam Historical Society

Was formed in 1976 and the aims of the society are to create interest and encourage the study of local history in the Dunkeld and Birnam Area. They don’t appear to have a website or a Facebook presence.


Fortingall Roots:  https://fortingall-graveyard.org.uk

‘Fortingall Roots’ brings together people interested in the history of the Fortingall area, including representatives of the Breadalbane Heritage Society and the James McLaren Society.


Killin Historical Group:

They don’t appear to have a website or a Facebook presence.


Moulin and Pitlochry Historical Circle:

A community history society which aims to understand and preserve the historical and cultural heritage of the local area of Moulin Parish and the town of Pitlochry. They hold regular monthly meetings to inform, entertain and educate, foster general historical awareness and to encourage and facilitate and disseminate research in the local area.

They don’t appear to have a website or a Facebook presence but details of their activities can be found on the Scottish Local History Forum at: https://www.slhf.org/member-organisation/moulin-pitlochry-history-circle.


Pitlochry and Moulin Heritage Centre:  https://www.pitlochryandmoulinheritagecentre.co.uk/

Pitlochry and Moulin Heritage Centre, located within Moulin Kirk, offers a fascinating afternoon out for visitors and those with family connections to the area. Enjoy a stroll around our fantastic exhibition of local information, photographs and history of the area, along with memorabilia and artefacts donated or loaned by local residents.


Rannoch History Society:

They don’t appear to have a website or a Facebook presence.


Scottish Crannog Centre Trust (SCCT): https://www.crannog.co.uk/

The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust (formally known as the Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology or STUA) was formed to promote the research, recording and preservation of Scotland’s underwater heritage. It is a registered charity, number SC018418, and aims to continue its research into the rich and exciting history which still awaits discovery in Scotland’s lochs.

The Scottish Crannog Centre Trust owns and operates the Scottish Crannog Centre on the south bank of Loch Tay, close to Kenmore.


Strathearn Archaeology and Historical Society:

They don’t appear to have a website, but information on their activities can be found on their Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/Strathearn-Archaeological-and-Historical-Society-106843011195697

The Strathearn Archaeological and Historical Society was founded 50 years ago and has been the lead partner in the development of the unique Campus Archaeology Trail in Crieff for the past seven years.


West Stormont Historical Society:

http://www.stanleydevelopmenttrust.org/west-stormont

The West Stormont Historical Society are interested in anything and everything to do with the history of their area which includes the villages of Bankfoot, Luncarty, Murthly, Pitcairngreen and Stanley.  They hold regular meetings in the villages of the area – usually on Monday evenings. Their achievements to date include researching and publishing the tombstone inscriptions in local graveyards and holding exhibitions of local historical material.


Links to:

National History and Archaeology Organisations

Local Conservation Organisations