Guided genealogy tours of Clann land on the West Coast of Scotland

There are a number of Genealogy Guides for Scotland, here's my speciality:

~ I give Clan, Family and Community history through traditional story - I'm a professional Storyteller and oral historian.

~ I offer both a step-on guide service in your vehicle and a driver-guide service in our vehicle.

~ Custom / Bespoke Tours can be from half day to longer.

I am Scot AnSgeulaiche - a Seanachaidh (like Clann Bards of times past).

What I do ~

I collect and share oral and written Clann, family and Scottish history. Think of the service as a Scottish Tour Guide, through the filter of your own Clan history.

Historical Background to this service~

The ancient Scots / Irish word Seanachaidh (shan-ah-kee) means, among other things, a genealogist, a walking library, a keeper of history. One duty of the Seanachaidh was to keep the lineage and history of his clann and the neighbouring clanns. Nowadays, professional genealogists keep the blood-lineage of families. Of course, what is seldom kept by genealogists are the stories of the people as they saw themselves; the 'living people' aspect of the family tree / genealogy. Some Tales are now in archives, some are still only in the oral form. All Histories are meticulously researched. I like to think that this adds a unique and valuable addition to the paper research already done. I find that what we really seek is a feeling that we know these people long past, more than merely their names. And in turn, know ourselves better.

Baillie Family at Lamington church yard as seen on
BBC3 "Family Ties, the Baillie Bunch" 2004 and repeats

Through the Clan, location and family Tales I can paint a picture of Highland life, past and present, that'll make you think you are talking to your ancestors, which, in a sense, you are.

I also use my knowledge of folk customs, modern Scotland, wildlife and Gàidhlig language and culture to expand the exprience for you of your genealogy.

I work especially with ex-pat Scots and Irish, mostly American, "Oor cousins o'er the watter", as I call them. If you're planning a "home visit" you might call me a Native Guide, which is always the best way to see a country!

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