SPACE OPENS IN SCOTTISH BORDERS RESEARCH TOUR 2020

Space Opens on Borders Tour 2020

SEPT 20 - 27, 2020

Due to some shuffling between tours, a space has opened up for the Scottish Borders Research Tour in Sept 2020.

We will be stationed in Melrose with research opportunities in Hawick at the Archives as well as in Galashiels at the Family History Society.

There will be free time to explore historic Melrose as well as the opportunity to enjoy a day trip to Selkirk and Moffat.

If you have roots in the Scottish Borders, this is a great opportunity for you to research in the local records.

As with all tours, this space will go on a first come first serve basis, so don't miss out. 

To register: https://www.genealogytoursofscotland.ca/scottish-borders-2020.html
 

Just TWO SPACES LEFT for Borders Research Tour

There are just TWO spaces left for the genealogy tour to the Scottish borders. Dates are Sept 20-27, 2020. We will be stationed in Melrose and will travel to Galashiels and Hawick for research.

This research trip is specific to the Borders region – the counties of: Berwickshire, Peebleshire, Selkirkshire and Roxburghshire. It does NOT include Dumfries and Galloway or the Solway Coast.

In addition to research opportunities there will be a trip to some historic sites in the Borders. The itinerary for the week is:

SUNDAY SEPT 20 – Day of arrival. We will meet in the small meeting room of the hotel at 6:30 pm

MONDAY SEPT 21 – Today the full group will be going to the Borders Archives at the Heritage Hub in Hawick where we will receive an overview of the collections held at the archives as well as a talk about Family History. In addition, there will be the opportunity for five researchers to take advantage of the ScotlandsPeople computers available in the building.

TUESDAY SEPT 22 – Today we will return to the Heritage Hub in Hawick for another full day of research. Again, there will be the opportunity for five researchers to take advantage of the ScotlandsPeople computers available onsite.

WEDNESDAY SEPT 23 – Today we will travel to Galashiels for research at the Borders Family History Society.

THURSDAY SEPT 24 – Today we will return to the Heritage Hub in Hawick for our final full day of research.  Anyone wishing to return to the Borders Family History Society instead may do so.

FRIDAY SEPT 25 – Today the group will be split in half. Half will remain in Melrose and can visit some historic sites (Abbotsford House, Melrose and Dryburgh Abbeys, Trimontium Museum). The other half of the group will be travelling to Moffat via Selkirk for a day of touring. We will stop in both towns.

SATURDAY SEPT 26 – Today the two groups will switch places with yesterday’s Melrose group going to Selkirk and Moffat and the other group remaining in Melrose.

SUNDAY SEPT 27 – The tour ends today when we check out of the hotel.

This specialized trip is being offered on a one-time only basis and will not be offered in future years. If you have roots in the Scottish Borders and wish to join us:

AS WITH ALL OF THE GENEALOGY TOURS TO SCOTLAND, THESE REMAINING SPACES WILL GO ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS

To register: https://www.genealogytoursofscotland.ca/scottish-borders-2020.html

Scottish Borders Genealogy Research Tour Itinerary

The itinerary for Scottish Borders Tour in September 2020 is now set:

SUNDAY SEPT 20 – Day of arrival. We will meet in the small meeting room of the hotel at 6:30 pm

MONDAY SEPT 21 – Today the full group will be going to the Borders Archives at the Heritage Hub in Hawick where we will receive an overview of the collections held at the archives as well as a talk about Family History. In addition, there will be the opportunity for five researchers to take advantage of the ScotlandsPeople computers available in the building. There will be a fee of £15 to use the ScotlandsPeople computers. The Centre closes at 3:15 pm

TUESDAY SEPT 22 – Today we will return to the Heritage Hub in Hawick for another full day of research. Again, there will be the opportunity for five researchers to take advantage of the ScotlandsPeople computers available onsite. The Centre is open until 7:15 pm. There is a café onsite.

WEDNESDAY SEPT 23 – Today we will travel to Galashiels for research at the Borders Family History Society. Half of the group will research in the morning and the other half in the afternoon since space is limited. Those not researching can spend time in Galashiels.

THURSDAY SEPT 24 – Today we will return to the Heritage Hub in Hawick for our final full day of research.  Anyone wishing to return to the Borders Family History Society instead may do so.

FRIDAY SEPT 25 – Today the group will be split in half. Half will remain in Melrose and can visit some historic sites (Abbotsford House, Melrose and Dryburgh Abbeys, Trimontium Museum. The other half of the group will be travelling to Moffat via Selkirk for a day of touring. We will stop in both towns.

SATURDAY SEPT 26 – Today the two groups will switch places with yesterday’s Melrose group going to Selkirk and Moffat and the other group remaining in Melrose.

SUNDAY SEPT 27 – The tour ends today when we check out of the hotel.

If you have roots in the Scottish Borders and wish to join us: 

https://www.genealogytoursofscotland.ca/scottish-borders-2020.html

JOIN US FOR A GENEALOGY RESEARCH TOUR TO THE SCOTTISH BORDERS

The tour is scheduled for September 20-27, 2020. Arrival will be on the Sunday and check out on the following Sunday. This will give you a free day to just enjoy the area.

This research trip is specific to the Borders region – the counties of: Berwickshire, Peebleshire, Selkirkshire and Roxburghshire. It does NOT include Dumfries and Galloway or the Solway Coast.

The hotel is in historic Melrose. The Abbey is next door and Sir Walter Scott is buried there. Melrose Abbey is the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart. Abbotsford House was the home of Sir Walter Scott. Trimontium Museum tells the story and history of Roman Scotland. They host guided walking tours of medieval Melrose for a nominal fee.

The tour fees are $2945 canadian. This includes: 

• 7 nights hotel
• 7 breakfasts
• 3 days of research at Hawick Heritage Hub
• 1 day of research at the Borders Family History Society
• Transport to and from the research facilities
• Pre-tour preparation and support
• A day trip to some historic sites in the Scottish Borders 

To register: https://www.genealogytoursofscotland.ca/orkney-2020.html

** non-researching companions are most welcome to join us on this tour. A discount will be applied if sharing a room with a researcher.