Scottish Genealogy Tours with an Oral historian and clan bard for those wishing to augment their genealogy research Scottish Genealogy Tours with an Oral historian and clan bard for those wishing to augment their genealogy research
Guided tours of Scotland's West Coast for those with Scottish Clann Genealogy by a professional traditional storyteller and historian. Some Clan Tales on limited edition CD		 Grave slab in our local Poltalloch Style

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

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

I interpret Clann, 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 driven service in our vehicle.
~ Tours can be from half day to longer.

Scot on Clan Malcolm land, West Coast, Argyll

I am Scot AnSgeulaiche - Argyll's Seanachaidh (like Clann Bards of times past). I collect and share oral and written Clann, family and Scottish history.

Background ~

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 I keep these and can recommend genealogists for the family-tree aspect of research.

What I do ~

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 shown on BBC3 "Family Ties, the Baillie Bunch" 2004 and repeats
Baillie Family at Lamington church yard as used for 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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For Email, translate this to an address:
SGST (at) scottish-genealogy-story-tours (dot) co (dot) uk
by phone +44 (0) 1764.682713 (remember the time difference).

Visit the main site for non-genealogy Tours www.ansgeulaiche.co.uk

site launched feb '03. Last updated April '08.