Wednesday, 3 January 2024

Scottish Family History Month talks from History Scotland and Family Tree magazines

From History Scotland magazine (https://www.historyscotland.com), news of Scottish Family History Month, which it will be hosting alongside Family Tree magazine (https://www.family-tree.co.uk) in February:

Join us this February for Scottish Family History Month, supported by National Records of Scotland and Strathclyde University, as we present a series of insightful online webinars led by some of the best speakers in the field.

Choose to attend individual talks or opt for the 'bundle' ticket to enjoy all six sessions at a discounted rate.

Secure your spot today and make the most of Scottish Family History Month!

SCOTTISH FAMILY HISTORY MONTH

Webinars can be booked individually at £10 each or as a bundle for £55.
All sessions include a Q&A and will be recorded for registrants to view afterwards.

Locating Scottish burial records (Emma Maxwell)
1 February, midday

Understanding Scottish birth, marriage and death certificates (Ken Nisbet)
7 February, 6.30pm

Sailing to Philadelphia: where did my Scots ancestors go? (Alison Spring)
14 February, midday

Where did they live? Using maps for family history (Mary Evans)
21 February, 6.30pm  

Scottish burgh and trade incorporation records (Chris Paton)
24 February, midday

Using DNA To break down Scottish brick walls (Michelle Leonard)
28 February, 6.30pm 

You can book talks individually or as a bundle via https://www.historyscotland.com/store/downloads/history-scotland/scottish-family-history-month-2024 or https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/scottish-family-history-month-2024/

Comment: I'll be on hosting duties for these sessions, introducing the speakers and taking questions from attendees to put to them, so I hope you can join us for what promises to be a great month of presentations!

Chris

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