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Scottish family history of the REID surname

REID surname and its Scottish history

Do you have the Reid surname in your family tree? Want to know the meaning or the history of the ...
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Reflecting telescope was invented by James Gregory

GREGORY family name and its Scottish history

(2-3 minute read) Are you researching the Gregory family history in Scotland?  Here are some highlights of the Gregory family ...
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Image for Peter Rennie - gardener from Milnathort & Kinross b1837 d1916

What’s in a surname – RENNIE

This is a blog about Peter Rennie, a gardener from Milnathort and Kinross. This may be of interest if you ...
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The Warden surname has links with Napoleon Bonaparte

What’s in a Name – WARDEN and links with Napoleon Bonaparte

Surnames evolved as a way to put people into groups whether by their occupation, place of origin, patronage, clan or ...
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Loch Leven Castle

A BRIEF HISTORY OF EDUCATION IN KINROSS-SHIRE BEFORE 1872

As part of my dissertation, I researched literacy levels in Kinross-shire from 1696 until 1872 when the 1872 Education (Scotland) ...
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Sarah Smith, Scottish genealogist and family historian at Unlock Your Past

My qualifications to be your Genealogist and Family Historian

Are you looking for a qualified & professional genealogist in Scotland? Hi there, I’m Sarah. I’m accredited by ASGRA and ...
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