Expert Scottish ancestry guidance

Scottish Family History Month kicks off tomorrow and we can’t wait! Throughout February we’ll be exploring Scottish ancestry with a series of insightful online webinars led by some of the best speakers in the field. The special themed month is supported by National Records of Scotland and Strathclyde University, and you can read more about both organisations below.

It’s not too late to join us! Scroll down for links to each talk, or why not buy a bundle ticket and save?

Are you looking to begin or advance your Scottish family history research but keeping an eye on your budget? The good news is that a number of record sets held by National Records of Scotland can be accessed online for free.

The Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies was established in 2023 to deliver academic excellence through the creation of exciting new courses, events, and research opportunities, to run alongside the University’s long-standing and world-leading postgraduate programme.

SCOTTISH FAMILY HISTORY MONTH – BOOK NOW

Webinars can be booked individually at £10 each or as a bundle from just £40.
All sessions include a Q&A and will be recorded for registrants to view afterwards.

Locating Scottish burial records (Emma Maxwell)

1 February, midday | Register now – £10 | Buy Bundle

Understanding Scottish birth, marriage and death certificates (Ken Nisbet)

7 February, 6.30pm | Register now – £10 | Buy Bundle

Sailing to Philadelphia: where did my Scots ancestors go? (Alison Spring)

14 February, midday | Register now – £10 | Buy Bundle

Where did they live? Using maps for family history (Mary Evans)

21 February, 6.30pm | Register now – £10 | Buy Bundle

Scottish burgh and trade incorporation records (Chris Paton)

24 February, midday | Register now – £10 | Buy Bundle

Using DNA To break down Scottish brick walls (Michelle Leonard)

28 February, 6.30pm | Register now – £10 | Buy Bundle