Family Tree Packages
Choose your tree
STARTER
Ideal to start your family tree-
ONE family surname
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To 1855
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Printed family tree
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Narrative report
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Comb bound report
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Social history
GROWTH
Popular choice-
ONE family surname
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To the 1700s
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Printed family tree
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Narrative report
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Comb bound report
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Social history
PEDIGREE
Best choice-
ONE family surname
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To the 1700s
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Printed family tree
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Narrative report
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Comb bound report
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Social history
Every Family Tree Package Includes
- Regular updates
- Family tree
- Access to ScotlandsPeople
- Narrative report
Compare All Features
| STARTER | GROWTH | PEDIGREE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Line | One Surname | One Surname | One Surname |
| Costs | £170 | £350 | £500 |
| Estimated Time | 2-3 weeks | 4-6 weeks | 6-8 weeks |
| Report | Presentation folder | Comb bound report * | Comb bound report * |
| Family Tree | Printed | Printed | Printed |
| Desk Based Research - consulting online databases and websites | |||
| ScotlandsPeople Centre visit | |||
| Transcription of Old Parish Registers, Statutory Registers and Census Returns | |||
| Narrative Report | |||
| Up to 1855 | |||
| Up to the 1700s | |||
| Monumental Inscriptions | |||
| Surname History | |||
| Maps | |||
| Newspapers | |||
| Kirk Session Records | |||
| BUY ME | BUY ME | BUY ME |
*Saddle stitched bound report is available at an additional cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
This can happen when records cannot be found for a number of reasons -
- the event was not recorded,
- the record has been lost due to a fire or thrown away,
- your ancestor migrated,
- the surname was not transcribed properly,
- your ancestor changed their name.
All research is considered positive when you rule out a particular document or research avenue. I will always provide a detailed list of all the records searched. All research, whether with positive nor negative results, is charged.
It is possible to research to 1855 when Scottish statutory registration became compulsory for all key events.
The ability to research beyond 1855 can be done using Old Parish Registers (OPRs) bearing in mind that it was not compulsory to register a baptisms, banns or burials. In general terms, the further back you go the more difficult it is to progress further. This is where the Kirk Session records can help - your ancestor might be mentioned in the pages. Although not indexed, it takes time to read through pages of old writing but it is worth it.
Yes! Your free 30-minute consultation will allow me to assess your case. I also offer a 3 hour exploratory service at £100 which allows me to explore deeper into the best way forward. This includes the time to write up a mini report.
Yes, you can.
You can either send a GEDCOM file or you can share your tree depending on the genealogical software package or online database you are using.
Not everything is online. The genealogical subscription sites do include the more popular records that the majority of people need for their research. However, there is an ocean of records in the archives not covered online. This is where I come in with my expertise to help you find what you need.
I need as much information as possible, even if you think it is irrelevant.
What My Customers Say
“Since the recent passing of my father, my mother had died when I was young, so, I had a strong interest in trying to find out about my family and where I came from. I was introduced to Sarah Smith who I employed to help me. She was brilliant, Sarah was sensitive, efficient, patient, persistent and professional. Sarah helped me discover a massive amount about my family’s past, something I could of never of done on my own. This was my first experience of genealogy and I was not disappointed. I would warmly recommend Sarah to you, for a rewarding experience.”
Len from Edinburgh
