Trace Irish and Scottish family history with genealogy records, surnames, migration clues, DNA, old photographs, ancestral places, and research methods.
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…
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…
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…
The Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland helps you explore records lost in 1922 and copies, transcripts, and related material that survived elsewhere. This introductory guide explains what the Treasury contains and how to plan your first family-history search. Start with…
The January 17, 2026, Central Florida Scottish Highland Games felt like stepping through a doorway in time. Even before we reached the gates, the crowds told the story. About 200 people waited in line to catch the shuttle bus. They…
Rosyth is dismantling HMS Swiftsure while six other defueled submarines await disposal. Review the July 2026 schedule, Red delivery rating, rising cost, dismantling process and Fife workforce legacy.
You already play pickleball at home. Now you are wondering what Irish pickleball looks like when you land in Dublin or drive into the west. Can you actually find a court, meet locals, and still fit in heritage sightseeing? The…
When you start planning a trip, “Free Dublin Activities” might sound too good to be true. Dublin is full of parks, museums, libraries, and walks that cost nothing. These activities offer deep connections to Irish history. They can also connect…
One of the great joys of family history research is when relatives from across the ocean come for a visit. The Cappie family’s trip in 1982 from Scotland to Scranton was one such memorable occasion. The Cappies consisted of George,…