James Young Simpson is a name I grew up knowing a great deal about. My Edinburgh trained nurse mum spoke of him and his discovery of chlor...

 Wednesday was our first day of research and it coincided with the first full day after the ScotlandsPeople Centre rebranded their website. ...

 Thanks to the ScotlandsPeople rebrand, the group ended up with a free day on Tuesday. Some took advantage of touring the city while others ...

 On Monday morning, the group was treated to a behind the scenes tour of the archives and library at Historic Environment Scotland. The arch...

 After visiting the grave of Lillias Adie we made our way to the beautiful wee village of Culross. Culross is an ancient royal burgh, believ...

 I have been staying with aunts since I arrived in Scotland. They live in “my neighbourhood. I took a walk to the local grocery store a coup...

Being in Scotland allows you to view documents that are not available online. Here is where you can fill in the stories of your ancestor...