Map Your Ancestors – Using Old Maps
Find out how old maps can help your Scottish family history research and may break down those tricky brick walls.
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Behind the MacLellan Scottish Surname
Following on from my last blog on the Henderson surname, here is my latest blog on the MacLellan surname.
How to Research Your Family History
In the latest article of the series – here are my 5 top tips to avoid mistakes when you are researching your family history.
Henderson Surname
Do you have a Scottish Henderson in your family tree? Do you want to know more about the history of the Scottish surname Henderson? Get started here with the latest in our series of posts on Scottish surnames… Meaning and History of the Henderson Surname The surname Henderson is a Scottish patronymic name which means …
The 1921 Census for England and Wales
What Happened in 1921 According to the Census Have you looked for an ancestor on the 1921 Census for England and Wales? Are you curious to know what your grandparents or great-grandparents were doing in 1921? Thanks to Findmypast, you can now travel back in time to one of the most extensive census returns available …
The Douglas Surname and Genealogy
The DOUGLAS Surname and its Origins This month’s blog is about the Douglas surname genealogy. Do you have the surname Douglas in your family tree? Ever wondered about the origins of the Douglas surname? Read on about this powerful Scottish family and how they were involved in Scottish history… or contact me if you need …
Rob Roy MacGregor from Balquhidder
Rob Roy – the local Balquhidder resident Rob Roy MacGregor lived in the 18th century in a beautiful glen (valley) where the village of Balquhidder is located. Recently, I visited the village and wanted to share its fascinating history about Rob Roy, the MacLarens and early Christianity. Balquhidder is located about 10 miles northwest of …
The Hamilton Surname
Are you interested in the Hamilton family history in Scotland? Here is the latest in our series of posts about Scottish family surnames… this time it is about the Hamilton surname. Here is a fascinating story about the Hamilton surname origin and the clan Hamilton. Are you related to a Hamilton? Click here if you …
How to Research Scottish Family History
How to Research Scottish Ancestry using my top 5 tips Researching your Scottish ancestry can be easy if you follow my 5 top tips. If, after reading my blog you still need help researching your Scottish ancestry, then contact me. The main site for researching your Scottish ancestry is the ScotlandsPeople database. It is the official …
The Lindsay Family History at Edzell Castle
Lindsay Family History at Edzell Castle Do you have a Lindsay in your family history? Maybe your Lindsay ancestor was associated with Edzell Castle. The Lindsay surname is Scottish in origin and has many spelling variations. In fact there are over 80 different spellings of the Lindsay surname. One of the Lindsay family branches settled …
