Irish Ancestors in Scotland: Records, Mining Communities and DIPPAM
A practical guide to tracing Irish-born ancestors in Scotland through census, civil, local and mining records, with DIPPAM search guidance and an evidence log.
Irish Scottish Roots
Irish Scottish Roots
Category Ireland
Explore Irish heritage, genealogy, castles, landscapes, culture, ancestral places, and practical travel planning for meaningful trips across Ireland.
Irish & Scottish Reads of the Week: October 16, 2026
Five Irish and Scottish heritage selections: a new 1926 Census search tool, Crow Hill’s mysterious bones, Drumcree history, Scotland’s high places, and Northern Ireland’s heritage network.
Irish & Scottish Reads of the Week: October 9, 2026
Four Irish and Scottish heritage selections: Dublin census lives, women in Chancery records, Hilton of Cadboll archaeology, and a Burns portrait podcast.
Mayo Heritage Itinerary: Five Days from a Hobbit Hut Base
Plan a five-day Mayo heritage itinerary from a hobbit hut near Castlebar, with ancient sites, Achill Island, living religious heritage, and five interactive round-trip maps.
Irish & Scottish Reads of the Week: October 2, 2026
Four fresh Irish and Scottish heritage reads: Lismore's early monastery, a revived Offaly song, Eriskay's ponies, and a Belfast parish at fifty.
How to Plan a Realistic Ireland & Scotland Itinerary Before You Book
Learn how to build a realistic Ireland and Scotland itinerary by balancing travel days, lodging bases, daily visits, and driving routes before you book.
Irish & Scottish Reads of the Week: September 25, 2026
Four worthwhile Irish and Scottish heritage reads: an Irn-Bru factory's next life, the Catalpa Six memorial, Glasgow Cathedral's spire, and access to heritage in Ireland.
Dingle Peninsula vs Ring of Kerry: Which Should You Choose?
The Dingle Peninsula and the Ring of Kerry are neighboring scenic routes in County Kerry, but they do not create the same kind of day. Dingle centers the experience on Dingle town, Slea Head, Gaeltacht culture, and closely grouped coastal…
Getting Around Ireland: Car, Train, Bus or Tour?
Getting around Ireland means choosing between rental cars, trains, buses, organized tours, and private drivers across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. For heritage travelers, the deciding question is whether that choice reaches the actual castle, cemetery, ancestral townland,…