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Family History Research & Ancestral Tourism
Scotland is a land of five million and, worldwide, there are over 50 million people who can claim Scottish ancestry. Scottish family history records are known to be some of the best and most comprehensive in the world.
Whether you are just starting out or are looking to complete your research, here at Kirkwood we can point you in the right direction. Your self catering holiday cottage provides a comfortable and spacious base from which to work - you can do as you please when you please. We have produced a handy guide to a variety of different documents, where to find them and details of the resource centres locally. Please contact us if you would like a copy.
Kirsty Reid, who works in our office, has attended VisitScotland's Ancestral Tourism Welcome Scheme training programme and, as members of this scheme, guests can be assured that we:
- understand the nature of ancestral tourism
- are aware of national and local ancestral tourism resources
- know how to get further information on aspects of ancestral tourism
- feel enthusiastic about helping to develop this aspect of tourism
Not sure where to start your research? Try these excellent websites:
| Ancestral Scotland | An excellent resource for anyone planning a fact-finding mission to Scotland |
| Scotland's People | The place to download official Scottish documents including birth, death and marriage documents. |
| Dumfries & Galloway Historical Indexes | Search fascinating historical records for the local area including the 1851 census, Dumfries Jail Books and Bail Bond Registers 1714 -1810, Dumfries Kirk Session and Presbytery Minutes 1689 - 1838 and many more. It provides a captivating snapshot of what life was like for our ancestors. |
| Scotsman Newspaper Archive | Searchable database containing every issue of the Scotsman from 1817 to 1950. You may learn something surprising. Perhaps your ancestors were historical celebrities! |
Kirkwood Cottages & Fishings, Dalton, Lockerbie, Scotland, DG11 1DH
Tel/Fax: 01576 510200 or Email: info@kirkwood-lockerbie.co.uk