A second, smaller group genealogy research trip to Scotland has been added for 2016.
With the popularity of the Spring 2016 tour and it being SOLD OUT 11 months in advance, a second, smaller sized group tour has been added for 2016.
Spaces are limited to 10. Spaces will fill quickly with the majority being filled over the remainder of the summer. I anticipate that by mid October ALL SPACES WILL BE GONE.
No further tours for 2016 will be added.
If you are interested in a group trip to Scotland to research your family history and to spend time in your ancestral homeland, BOOK NOW while space is available.
Following the 10 day research tour, you will return home with your newly found documents, memories
and deeper sense of your own Scottish heritage.
Here's the link: http://genealogytoursofscotland.ca/
Thursday, 23 July 2015
Spring 2016 Genealogy Research Tour to Scotland ITINERARY NOW CONFIRMED
Monday May 30: This is a day of arrival. Today is a bank holiday in Scotland
We will meet in the
restaurant area of the hotel at 6:30 pm for a meet and greet and to talk about
the week ahead. There will be an opportunity to sign up for optional walking
tours of Edinburgh
I will also have information
of things to do during the weekend if you are planning to travel to the area
where your ancestors lived before or after the genealogy tour.
Tuesday May 31: Following breakfast, we will meet in the hotel lobby as a large group
for 8:45. From here we will taxi to ScotlandsPeople Centre where we will enjoy
a Family History session followed by research time. Laptops and tablets can be
taken into the research room. WiFi is not available.
You will need money to put
on an account to pay for your downloads or print outs. Downloads are 30p Prints
are 50p. Any money not spent will be returned to you at the end of the day.
Please have a username ready so that the staff can
set up your account. You can give this to me at the meet and greet on Monday
evening. If you are going to download, please make sure you have a USB drive
with you (they are available in the shop if you forget). Pencils only, please,
no pens. There are lockers available for your coats, bags etc. These require a
one pound coin (£1) which will be returned to you when you open the locker back
up.
There is a cafe onsite and
there is a terrific little pub next door for lunch.
Wednesday June 1: Following breakfast- we will meet in the hotel lobby as a large group
at 9:45. We will taxi to the maps building of the National Library of
Scotland. Here we will get an
introduction and will be able to then explore the maps that are available.
Additional staff will be available for assistance. You may wish to bring your
laptop or tablet as the number of computer stations is limited. Wifi is
available.
Those who are signed up for
the tour of Greyfriars Kirkyard will
meet in the hotel lobby at 6:45. From here we will walk over to the Kirk yard
gates to meet with the tour organizers. This tour is approximately 90 minutes.
It is NOT a ghost tour, it is an educational/historic tour. It will be
outdoors, so dress appropriately. There is some walking but it is not on
difficult terrain.
Thursday June 2: Following breakfast- we will meet in the hotel lobby as a large group
at 9:00. From here we will walk over to the National Library of Scotland.
In order to access the
records, you will require a library card. Please register online before the
trip so that this will be a more seamless process. You can register here: http://www.nls.uk/
Getting the cards will take
time to process for the group. Please have a piece of photo id ready to show
the registrar as well as a piece of id (mail, drivers licence) that has your
address on it. At 10:00, we will enjoy a talk on the resources available at the
library.
The rest of the day will be
available for research. The NLS is three blocks from the hotel, however, if you
require a taxi to get there, one will be ordered for you.
Those who are signed up for
the historic walking tour will meet in the hotel lobby Details regarding the
time to meet will be available at the meet and greet on Monday evening.
This tour lasts 2 hours. It
is outside so please dress appropriately. There is quite a bit of walking
involved. There are some hills and cobbled streets. It is also an
historic/educational tour about some of the old closes, buildings and famous
inhabitants of Edinburgh
Friday June 3: Following breakfast, we will meet in the hotel lobby as a large group
for 8:45. From here we will taxi to ScotlandsPeople Centre where we will enjoy a
full day of research.
June 4 & 5 : The weekend is set aside for you to travel to the area of Scotland Edinburgh
Monday June 6: This day is set aside for you to research in the local archives or
Family History Society in the region where your ancestors lived. You may also
choose to sightsee, shop or take a day trip instead.
Tuesday June 7: Following breakfast, we will meet in the hotel lobby as a large group
for 8:45. From here we will taxi to ScotlandsPeople Centre where we will enjoy
our final day of research.
At 6:20 pm, we will meet in
the hotel lobby as a large group. From here we will taxi to Prestonfield where
we will enjoy the Taste of Scotland Dinner and Show.
Wednesday June 8: today is check-out day. I wish you safe travels as you return home
with your newly found documents, memories and deeper sense of your own Scottish
heritage.
Wednesday, 15 July 2015
Scottish SIG Symposium August 21, 2015
The SIG Symposium is just over a month away
We have a full day of learning about Scottish Genealogy lined up for you.
Topics for the day are:
DNA - learning the difference between the tests and what you can learn from each type
Scottish Special Collections - learn about the rare documents available at the University of Guelph
Unraveling Fact from Fiction - hear how one person's genealogy adventure uncovered the truth behind family lore
Getting the Most out of the ScotlandsPeople Website - this is the ONLY website where you can view the actual documents. Learn how to make the most of your credits
Topics for the day are:
DNA - learning the difference between the tests and what you can learn from each type
Scottish Special Collections - learn about the rare documents available at the University of Guelph
Unraveling Fact from Fiction - hear how one person's genealogy adventure uncovered the truth behind family lore
Getting the Most out of the ScotlandsPeople Website - this is the ONLY website where you can view the actual documents. Learn how to make the most of your credits
We have a full day of learning about Scottish Genealogy lined up for you.
Topics for the day are:
DNA - learning the difference between the tests and what you can learn from each type
Scottish Special Collections - learn about the rare documents available at the University of Guelph
Unraveling Fact from Fiction - hear how one person's genealogy adventure uncovered the truth behind family lore
Getting the Most out of the ScotlandsPeople Website - this is the ONLY website where you can view the actual documents. Learn how to make the most of your credits
Topics for the day are:
DNA - learning the difference between the tests and what you can learn from each type
Scottish Special Collections - learn about the rare documents available at the University of Guelph
Unraveling Fact from Fiction - hear how one person's genealogy adventure uncovered the truth behind family lore
Getting the Most out of the ScotlandsPeople Website - this is the ONLY website where you can view the actual documents. Learn how to make the most of your credits
ScotlandsPeople is sponsoring the Symposium and is offering 20 free credits to everyone who attends the Symposium. This will give you a chance to practice what you learn during the day!
Heading Back to the Highlands (Games)
This Saturday, July 18th, Genealogy Tours of Scotland will be exhibiting at the Cambridge Highland Games. I will be among the clan tents.
If you are at the Games, drop by and say hello. Share your genealogy stories, or ask for advice.
Looking forward to seeing you in Cambridge on Saturday, July 18th,
If you are at the Games, drop by and say hello. Share your genealogy stories, or ask for advice.
Looking forward to seeing you in Cambridge on Saturday, July 18th,
Wednesday, 8 July 2015
2016 IS SOLD OUT!
The May 2016 Genealogy Research Tour to Scotland is now SOLD OUT!!
If interest warrants we may offer a second, smaller tour which will coincide with the end of the current tour. Dates will be June 6 - 15, 2016
If you are interested, please contact at: genealogytoursofscotland@gmail.com
This second tour will ONLY take place if we manage to sell out all 8 spaces.
Tuesday, 7 July 2015
Very Last Chance!
Although we are still over 10 months out, there is only ONE research space left for the 2016 Genealogy Research Tour to Scotland in 2016!
First come, first serve! The last research spot is waiting for YOU.
Book now at: http://www.genealogytoursofscotland.ca/
First come, first serve! The last research spot is waiting for YOU.
Book now at: http://www.genealogytoursofscotland.ca/
Thursday, 2 July 2015
Heading to the Highlands - Games That Is
This weekend, in Kincardine Ontario, the Scots diaspora and descendants will gather for the annual Kincardine Scottish Festival. Kincardine and the surrounding villages & towns were settled by Scots who emigrated from Lewis, Uist, Skye, Colonsay, Oronsay and Mull. There is a rich Scottish heritage that is deeply honoured in a variety of ways from the nightly lone piper at the lighthouse to the weekly pipe band parade, and then to the annual Scottish Festival.
Genealogy Tours of Scotland will have a tent on Avenue of the Clans on Saturday. If you are at the Festival, please drop by to say hello and share the stories of your Scottish ancestors. There will be quick guides for purchase and the opportunity to ask questions about your brick walls.
Let the games begin!
Genealogy Tours of Scotland will have a tent on Avenue of the Clans on Saturday. If you are at the Festival, please drop by to say hello and share the stories of your Scottish ancestors. There will be quick guides for purchase and the opportunity to ask questions about your brick walls.
Let the games begin!
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