Professional Genealogist in Scotland and the North East of England
Master’s-qualified genealogist providing structured, fully referenced family history research grounded in original records.
Research undertaken across the wider United Kingdom, and selected international cases, where appropriate.
Professional, Evidence-Based Family History Research
Based in the North East of England, I combine local archive familiarity with formal academic training in genealogy. I hold a Master of Science in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies, awarded in Scotland, where my work focused extensively on evidential methodology and historical record systems.
My proximity to regional archives across Northumberland, Durham and surrounding areas allows research beyond digitised sources, ensuring investigations are grounded in original documentation wherever possible.
Each project is approached with structured analysis, careful source correlation and clear referencing. Clients value the clarity, transparency and documentary foundation that underpin every report.
Research proposals are clearly outlined before work begins, ensuring transparency of scope and cost.
MSc Qualified Genealogist
Master of Science in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies
Professional research across North East England and Scotland
Archive-based investigation beyond digitised records
Fully referenced reports
Choose Your Research Path
North East Genealogy
Professional research across Newcastle, Northumberland, County Durham and North Tyneside.
Grounded in local archive access and structured evidential analysis.
Scottish Genealogy
Specialist investigation within Scotland’s distinct legal and archival system.
Informed by Master’s-level training in Scottish records and methodology.
Historical Home Research
Documented ownership and occupancy history of your property.
Carefully reconstructed using land records, census material and archival sources.
How the Research Process Works
01 — Initial Consultation
We begin by discussing your research aims and reviewing any information you already hold. This allows me to assess feasibility and propose a clear scope of work before any commitment is made.
02 — Structured Investigation
Research is conducted using original records and reliable archival sources. Evidence is carefully analysed and correlated to ensure conclusions are supported and historically grounded.
03 — Fully Referenced Report
You will receive a clearly presented report outlining findings, supporting documentation and, where appropriate, visual charts. All conclusions are fully referenced.
Discreet, Thorough and Respectful Research
Family history can involve sensitive discoveries and complex narratives. Every project is handled with discretion, clarity and careful communication.
My role is not simply to locate records, but to interpret them responsibly — providing context, explaining uncertainty where it exists, and ensuring conclusions are evidence-led.
Clients often come to me after encountering conflicting online trees or unresolved family stories. Structured professional research provides clarity, replacing assumption with documented fact.
Whether confirming an existing line, exploring a maternal branch, or investigating a historical property, the objective remains the same: reliable conclusions supported by evidence.
If you would like to begin a structured investigation into your family history, I would be very pleased to discuss your research aims.