Clan Fraser’s Early Footprint in Fife – Records and Places
Explore early Clan Fraser links to Fife through records, places, family clues, and the Scottish history behind the name.
Irish Scottish Roots
Irish Scottish Roots
Category Genealogy
Trace Irish and Scottish family history with genealogy records, surnames, migration clues, DNA, old photographs, ancestral places, and research methods.
Saint Fillan’s Cave in Pittenweem – Coastal Day Trip
Saint Fillan’s Cave is the kind of small heritage stop that makes a day in the East Neuk feel richer. You arrive in Pittenweem for sea air and harbor color, then you step into a cool stone space tucked into…
Sir William Marshal in Ireland – Leinster, Castles, and Legacy
You can follow Sir William Marshal into Ireland by doing something wonderfully practical. Stand in Leinster, look at the stonework, and ask what problem it was built to solve. Suddenly, Sir William Marshal is not just a famous knight in…
Fortnight Irish Rail Vacation – 14 Days by Train in Summer
A Fortnight Irish Rail Vacation is the sweet spot for summer travel in Ireland. You cover the big-name places by train. Then you rely on short taxis and local day tours for the scenic “last mile.” It keeps the trip…
Griffith’s Valuation Maps: How to Find Your Ancestor’s Plot
You open Irish records hoping for a mid-century census, then you discover the 1841 and 1851 returns are largely gone. That is exactly why Griffith’s Valuation belongs in your toolkit. Griffith’s Valuation (1847–1864) is often the best mid-century census substitute.…
Clan Fraser Lands: Lovat Estates, Loss and Restoration
Trace Clan Fraser’s Lovat lands, estate losses, restoration, and key places tied to Fraser family history in Scotland.
Clan Fraser Genealogy: Lovat, Saltoun, and the Truth
My grandmother, Isabel Fraser, inspired my Clan Fraser genealogy journey. I wrote this to help you find your own branch with records. If you are researching your ancestry, start with our Irish Scottish Clan Research: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide. If…
2026 Scotland’s People Release: New Records & Search Tips
The 2026 ScotlandsPeople Release is the one week each year when Scottish genealogy suddenly feels easier. Fresh statutory records come online. Long-stuck research lines start moving again. Those “maybe someday” questions turn into “okay, let’s do this.” If you want…
County Mayo Genealogy: Ballina Records & Townlands
Start your Ballina story on real ground When you begin tracing family in County Mayo, it often starts with a single word: Ballina. It feels specific until you arrive and realize how much ground that name actually covers. County Mayo…