They came to Scotland
In Feb 2022 the Kilted Ancestors theme was 'They Came to Scotland', in this article I tell the story of my O'Hara Ancestors from Co Sligo
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Treehouse Genealogy
Feb 7, 20222 min read
Kilted Ancestors embraces Scotland’s Year of Stories in 2022
Join Kilted Ancestors to access lots of free events during Scotland's Year of Stories in 2022
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Treehouse Genealogy
Jan 28, 20227 min read
Scottish Folklore
The Kilted Ancestors Topic for January 2022 is 'Scottish Folklore' Ok, so this topic has been a bit of a difficult one for me as I am...
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Treehouse Genealogy
Jan 24, 20222 min read
Kilted Kulture Conference for Scotlands Year of Stories 2022
Find out more about our quarterly virtual conference that embraces Scotland's Year of Stories 2022
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Treehouse Genealogy
Dec 29, 20214 min read
Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022
Visit Scotland have designated 2022 as Year of Stories, check out some of the Amazing Events we have planned for this amazing year!
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Treehouse Genealogy
Nov 17, 20212 min read
Release of the 1921 England & Wales Census
Following a delay in its release due to Covid the 1921 Census for England & Wales is set to be released on Findmypast on the 6 January 2022.
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Treehouse Genealogy
Oct 12, 20213 min read
The Hidden Branch - an amazing community for Young Genealogists
Discover more about 'The Hidden Branch' a community of young people dedicated to helping others by sharing their passion for Genealogy
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Treehouse Genealogy
Jul 18, 20214 min read
The Glasgow Fair
You may be surprised to learn that this local holiday actually dates back to the 12th Century when it was granted by the King of...
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Treehouse Genealogy
Jun 28, 20213 min read
Review - Scottish Genealogy: The Basics & Beyond by David Dobson
What’s it about? Genealogical.com State: This work identifies the major sources and repositories for those just getting started on...
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Treehouse Genealogy
Jun 21, 20213 min read
British Home Children
Over 100,000 children were sent to Canada from Great Britain Between 1869 & the Great Depression.
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Treehouse Genealogy
Jun 7, 20214 min read
3 Websites that can help you trace your British Ancestors for Free
If you have British Ancestors then there are 3 amazing FREE resources that should be consulted.
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Treehouse Genealogy
May 23, 20214 min read
Review – Tracing your Ancestors through Local History Records by Jonathan Oates
Family history should reveal more than facts & dates, lists of names & places – it should bring ancestors alive in the context of their time
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Treehouse Genealogy
May 5, 20214 min read
The Benefits of Joining a Family History Society
When I started my own Family Tree some 17 years ago it was not long before I tracked down the closest Family History Society.
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Treehouse Genealogy
Mar 8, 20215 min read
What is a One Place Study?
One Place Studies have similarities to both Family History & Local History & focus on a single place. The definition of ‘Place’ can vary...
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Treehouse Genealogy
Jan 21, 20213 min read
Robert Burns & the Burns Supper
Robert Burns (1759-1796) often referred to as Rabbie Burns was Scotland’s National Bard & is probably among one of the most famous Scots.
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Treehouse Genealogy
Dec 28, 20204 min read
What is Hogmanay?
New Years Eve or the 31st December is celebrated the world over, but in Scotland there is a massive celebration called Hogmanay...
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Treehouse Genealogy
May 14, 20202 min read
Interested in the History of New Monkland, Airdrie?
A Group dedicated to the History of New Monkland Parish & its People.
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Treehouse Genealogy
Mar 17, 20204 min read
Scotlands year of Coasts and Waters 2020 & a Historic Boat Accident
As an Island with over 31 thousand lochs it makes our landscape that bit more special. So, what does this mean for you?
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Treehouse Genealogy
Feb 17, 20203 min read
Mayflower Genealogy, Did your Ancestors Sail on the Mayflower?
We all hope that perhaps we might find an Ancestor who travelled on board the Mayflower!
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Treehouse Genealogy
Feb 3, 20204 min read
Using Facebook for Genealogy
When you think of resources for Genealogy, social media might not be the first thing that comes to mind.
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