Tracing Your Ancestors in the Scottish Highlands

Over the weekend I attended a seminar at the Genealogical Society of Queensland (GSQ) on Tracing Your Ancestors in the Scottish Highlands.  The presenter was   Graeme Mackenzie, a historian with a Masters Degree from the University of Cambridge.1  He is also the Chairman of the Association of Highland Clans and Societies (of Scotland) and …

The Kelpies and The Falkirk Wheel, Scotland

On our recent trip to the UK we encountered many people and saw many beautiful places.  We stayed in Airbnb accommodation for the entire trip. I love that in most locations you do get to meet your hosts.  They have a wealth of local knowledge and you can often find out about great places to …