Book Review – The People of Moray, Banff & Nairn 1700-1799, David Dobson
Check out our review of David Dobsons Book which identifies approx 1200 Moray Inhabitants.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Jun 20
- 3 min
Skeletons & Scandals
The Kilted Ancestors Theme for May 2022 was ‘Skeletons & Scandals’.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- May 29
- 3 min
Book Review – American Data from the Records of the High Court of the Admiralty of Scotland
Scotland’s High Court of the Admiralty, was established in the mid-15th century & had jurisdiction over civil, criminal matters on the seas
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Treehouse Genealogy
- May 18
- 4 min
The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum
The newly refurbished Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Museum is well worth a visit, check out what is on offer
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Treehouse Genealogy
- May 3
- 4 min
What is the Mass Observation Archive?
The 12th of May Diary Project, as well as other projects, help the Mass Observation Project collect material about ordinary life.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Apr 20
- 2 min
Crime
The Kilted Ancestors theme for April 2022 is Crime. Find out about some of the minor offences committed in my family.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Apr 6
- 3 min
Book Review - The Scottish Surnames of Colonial America, David Dobson
Finding one’s forebears in Scotland can be daunting. The Scottish Surnames of Colonial America book attempts to identify Scottish names.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Mar 28
- 3 min
They Left Scotland
I always find it interesting that some family members make that decision to move overseas in search of a new life but others remain
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Mar 19
- 4 min
Scotland’s Census 2022
Regardless if you research you family history or not have you given some thought to keeping a copy of what you record in this year’s Census?
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Creating your Family Story Workshop
Check out our workshop on how to Create your own Famly Story.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Feb 27
- 4 min
They came to Scotland
In Feb 2022 the Kilted Ancestors theme was 'They Came to Scotland', in this article I tell the story of my O'Hara Ancestors from Co Sligo
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Feb 7
- 2 min
Kilted Ancestors embraces Scotland’s Year of Stories in 2022
Join Kilted Ancestors to access lots of free events during Scotland's Year of Stories in 2022
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Jan 28
- 7 min
Scottish Folklore
The Kilted Ancestors Topic for January 2022 is 'Scottish Folklore' Ok, so this topic has been a bit of a difficult one for me as I am more likely to be interested in hearing Ghost Stories than I ever would tales of fairies, giants or monsters. But then Scotland has masses of stories & tales which centre around them, most of which were likely told by Scottish Storytellers in years gone by to entertain their audience with tales of the supernatural, legends or myths. There is
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Jan 24
- 2 min
Kilted Kulture Conference for Scotlands Year of Stories 2022
Find out more about our quarterly virtual conference that embraces Scotland's Year of Stories 2022
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Dec 29, 2021
- 4 min
Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022
Visit Scotland have designated 2022 as Year of Stories, check out some of the Amazing Events we have planned for this amazing year!
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
Release of the 1921 England & Wales Census
Following a delay in its release due to Covid the 1921 Census for England & Wales is set to be released on Findmypast on the 6 January 2022.
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Oct 12, 2021
- 3 min
The Hidden Branch - an amazing community for Young Genealogists
Discover more about 'The Hidden Branch' a community of young people dedicated to helping others by sharing their passion for Genealogy
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Jul 18, 2021
- 4 min
The Glasgow Fair
You may be surprised to learn that this local holiday actually dates back to the 12th Century when it was granted by the King of Scotland, William the Lyon after the Bishop at the time asked for permission to hold festivities within the boundaries of Glasgow Cathedral. By the 1800s the Fair moved to the North Bank of the River Clyde to what we now know as Glasgow Green. Initially the fair was a time for buying & selling wares & for trading Livestock but as time went on the ‘F
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Jun 28, 2021
- 3 min
Review - Scottish Genealogy: The Basics & Beyond by David Dobson
What’s it about? Genealogical.com State: This work identifies the major sources and repositories for those just getting started on their research, and it also focuses on the other, less commonly used, sources that exist, which will allow more advanced researchers to put the basic facts they have gathered into context. With an emphasis on publications, manuscript sources, and archival records, David Dobson highlights ways to trace Scottish ancestors using alternative sources
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Treehouse Genealogy
- Jun 21, 2021
- 3 min
British Home Children
Over 100,000 children were sent to Canada from Great Britain Between 1869 & the Great Depression.
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