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A Visit to Historic Environment Scotland Archives, Edinburgh
Find out more about what the HES holds in its Archive & Library in Edinburgh
Treehouse Genealogy
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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Mining, Steelwork & Shipbuilding
The Kilted Ancestors Prompt for September was Mining, Steelwork & Shipbuilding.
Treehouse Genealogy
Nov 28, 20223 min read
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Book Review – Voices of the Past, The Battle of Jutland – Richard Osborne
Since the days of the Battle of Trafalgar, the Royal Navy had been acknowledged as the most powerful maritime force on the planet.
Treehouse Genealogy
Oct 24, 20222 min read
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Book Review – The People of Moray, Banff & Nairn 1700-1799, David Dobson
Check out our review of David Dobsons Book which identifies approx 1200 Moray Inhabitants.
Treehouse Genealogy
Jul 25, 20223 min read
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Skeletons & Scandals
The Kilted Ancestors Theme for May 2022 was ‘Skeletons & Scandals’.
Treehouse Genealogy
Jun 20, 20223 min read
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What is the Mass Observation Archive?
The 12th of May Diary Project, as well as other projects, help the Mass Observation Project collect material about ordinary life.
Treehouse Genealogy
May 3, 20224 min read
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Crime
The Kilted Ancestors theme for April 2022 is Crime. Find out about some of the minor offences committed in my family.
Treehouse Genealogy
Apr 20, 20222 min read
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Scotland’s Census 2022
Regardless if you research you family history or not have you given some thought to keeping a copy of what you record in this year’s Census?
Treehouse Genealogy
Mar 19, 20224 min read
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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
Treehouse Genealogy
Feb 27, 20224 min read
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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
Treehouse Genealogy
Feb 7, 20222 min read
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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...
Treehouse Genealogy
Jan 28, 20227 min read
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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
Treehouse Genealogy
Jan 24, 20222 min read
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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!
Treehouse Genealogy
Dec 29, 20214 min read
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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.
Treehouse Genealogy
Nov 17, 20212 min read
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100 years on - the meaning of the Poppy
This year marks 100 years since the Red Poppy was worn as a symbol of remembrance.
Treehouse Genealogy
Oct 28, 20212 min read
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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
Treehouse Genealogy
Oct 12, 20213 min read
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Air Force Ancestors
Do you have Air Force Ancestors? Learn more about our brand new Website & Facebook group.
Treehouse Genealogy
Aug 30, 20213 min read
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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...
Treehouse Genealogy
Jul 18, 20214 min read
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Review - Badges & Uniforms of the Royal Air Force by Malcolm C Hobart
What’s it about? The Royal Air Force may be the youngest of the three-armed services but its near century-old history ranks amongst the...
Treehouse Genealogy
Jun 14, 20213 min read
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