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  • Not sure where to start your family history?
  • Need help with a genealogical brick wall?
  • Want someone like me to research your family history?

Then you have arrived at the right place.

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family history reports and trees by genealogist sarah

Choose from one of the family history packages to discover your past:

Not sure where to start?

let me research your family history

Get your Scottish family history done for you with one of my great packages. 

I create well researched genealogical and family history reports. These range from basic family trees to more comprehensive illustrative reports with local history that shed light on your ancestor’s life.

If you would like to discuss these packages or have any questions before you proceed, why not contact me for your free 15-minute consultation? or ask about the Exploratory Research Service.

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I was amazed at the amount of interesting and relevant information that she was able to find. I was delighted with her beautiful and clear presentation of the material.

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that genealogical brick wall is frustrating

Are you stuck? Has that genealogical brick wall been bugging you for years?

I have been where you are just now and I know it is frustrating.

My years of experience and knowledge of Scottish archives puts me at an advantage.  I can help you come up with fresh ideas on how to proceed if you want to do it yourself.  Alternatively I can try and break that genealogical brick wall for you. 

Solving a family history puzzle by unlock your past, genealogist and family historian

I can help you:

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Sarah has researched twice for me, and she provided information of great value both times. First, finding a new family member and, second, breaking down a brick wall my family and I have searched for 20 years.

If you are starting your family history journey, my guides can help you:

If you want to research your own family tree but not sure where to start, I will guide you through the basics of family history research. You can book a free 15-minute consultation to get started, book some tutoring to help with areas you are finding more difficult or make use of my guides, tips and tools.

Download one of the useful free guides to help you start growing your tree.

Tips on family history research by unlock your past, genealogist and family historian

Starting Your Scottish Family Tree

7 helpful tips to get you started with your family research

A Guide To ScotlandsPeople by unlock your past, genealogist and family historian

A Guide To The ScotlandsPeople Centre

Learn how to use the official government source of genealogical data for Scotland

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Sarah was brilliant. She 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.

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