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Scottish Roots now employ a team of researchers all of whom have at least 20 years of experience using records at New Register House, Edinburgh.
Scottish Roots was established in 1984 in Edinburgh by Tony and Stuart Reid, to provide an ancestral research service for those who wish to discover more about their Scottish forebears - who they were, where they lived and how they were employed. Tony Reid was head of the Library and Reference division of the European Parliament in Luxembourg. Stuart Reid is an honours graduate in Communication St
This day in 1754 was when the St Andrews Society of Golfers was founded.
13/05/2014
Anyone heard of Elizabeth Melville? She was the first Scotswoman to see her work in print - in 1603. There is now a day and a programme of events in her honour…
Previously... :: Elizabeth Melville Day Elizabeth Melville, Lady Culross was the first Scotswoman to see her work in print with the publication of her mini-epic 'Ane Godlie Dreame' in 1603. It quickly became a best-seller, right down to 1737.
A memorial statue to the Black Watch has been unveiled in Flanders.
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See a sample of our family history reports.
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09/05/2014
Caledonian Station 1893 and Caledonian Hotel today
The iconic Edinburgh hotel was once a train station… amazing photo.
09/05/2014
Shore, Leith.
The King's Wark is seen here as Rutherford's Bar and was one of the top watering holes for visiting sailors. Its amazing to think that a royal residence, a store-house and an armoury, as well as a tennis court stood on these grounds. It was begun by James I in 1434, but was not completed until about 1500!
The middle and the right buildings have now gone, replaced today with a pizza restaurant. Look at the drop from the riverside into the water, showing the depth of the river when it was still tidal. The platform of the swing bridge can be seen on the left have bottom corner - this allowed boats to come up river.
There's a secret tunnel under the Forth that’s been opened this week for the first time in 50 years. http://1cm.me/dk6BS
06/05/2014
It's 50 years since Beatlemania officially hit Scotland. Does anyone out there remember the concert?
Lost Edinburgh: The Beatles at the ABC THIS WEEK marks an incredible 50 years since the pop phenomenon of Beatlemania invaded Edinburgh for the first time.
Edinburgh Castle's Next of Kin exhibition explores the impact of the First World War on thousands of Scots.
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02/05/2014
The Malt whisky society has been matching whisky with clan names… find out what you should be drinking!
Malt whisky society matches whisky with clan names CLANS are famously associated with territorial battles and bloody skirmishes. But next month, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society is putting ancient rivalries aside with the launch of Clans & Drams – a month-long celebration of ‘whisky clans’ based on flavours that takes place during Homecoming Scotland…
May 1 (1707) Act of Union between Scotland and England came into force. Scottish church bells chimed to the tune of “Why Am I So Sad On My Wedding Day?”
May 1 (1707) Act of Union between Scotland and England came into force. Scottish church bells chimed “Why Am I So Sad On My Wedding Day?”
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