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I’m a genealogist and family historian with a passion for helping people unlock their Scottish ancestry.

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I am passionate about unlocking your Scottish family history. 

As an accredited and qualified genealogist, I am conveniently located between Perth and Edinburgh with easy access to their archives as well as Dundee and Stirling. I have the skills to search available resources to create family trees with a narrative or simply help you break a genealogical brick wall.

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Sarah Smith genealogist and family historian

Hi,
I'm Sarah Smith

I love researching family histories. I am a former teacher turned researcher, genealogist and blogger.

Welcome! Stay a while and check out my  family history services and resources.

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