Family History Blogs and Stories
Keep up to date with my latest family history blogs, tips and news from the world of Scottish Genealogy as well as a little more of me, Sarah!
The 1921 Census for England and Wales
What Happened in 1921 According to the Census Have you looked for an ancestor on the 1921 Census for England ...
31 January 2022
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The Douglas Surname and Genealogy
The DOUGLAS Surname and its Origins This month’s blog is about the Douglas surname genealogy. Do you have the surname ...
3 January 2022
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Rob Roy MacGregor from Balquhidder
Rob Roy – the local Balquhidder resident Rob Roy MacGregor lived in the 18th century in a beautiful glen (valley) ...
30 November 2021
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The Hamilton Surname
Are you interested in the Hamilton family history in Scotland? Here is the latest in our series of posts about ...
1 November 2021
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How to Research Scottish Family History
How to Research Scottish Ancestry using my top 5 tips Researching your Scottish ancestry can be easy if you follow my ...
23 September 2021
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The Lindsay Family History at Edzell Castle
The history of the Lindsay Family and Edzell Castle Do you have a Lindsay in your family history? Maybe your ...
21 August 2021
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About the Taylor Surname
Taylor Surname Ancestry (and some interesting facts) If you are interested in the ancestry of the Taylor surname, then this ...
14 July 2021
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10 Facts About Kinross in Scotland
Kinross Scotland Have you heard about Kinross in Scotland? And its links with gold, Mary Queen of Scots and Robert ...
15 June 2021
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Sarah is the founder of Unlock Your Past. She is an accredited and registered genealogist with the Association of Scottish Genealogists and Archivists and the Register of Qualified Genealogists. With over 15 years of experience, she can help unlock your past.