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Genealogical Research, Warriston Cemetery and "Mr Kite"

Sandy McNaughton Edinburgh, Festivals, History 16 February 20202 April 2024ancestors, City Breaks, Events, Festivals, History, November 0 Comment
Family tree research in Edinburgh

Genealogical research can lead one in so many different directions, and is a hobby which has been growing over the years with programmes such as “Who do you Think You Are” demonstrating the incredible stories which make a family history.

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Searching for Scottish Ancestors – a personal journey

Sandy McNaughton Ancestry Research, Edinburgh, History 16 February 20202 April 2024ancestors, History 1 Comment
Ancestry research

Edinburgh in November – a great time for visitors who are Searching for  Scottish Ancestors.  The city is a little quieter before we gear up for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Therefore making it an ideal time for visitors who are looking to do some research into their Family Tree.

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More Historic Maps re history of Nether Craigwell

Sandy McNaughton History 11 October 20079 May 2010History 0 Comment

I’ve found a link to a photograph of a representation of Edinburgh in 1460, in which you can clearly see the river running through the Waverley Valley – which later becomes Calton Road.

The link to Edinburgh Photography website is: http://www.edinphoto.org.uk/1_MAP/1_map_edinburgh_1460.htm#map

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