Scottish Genealogist
Professional family history research across Scotland’s distinct legal and archival system.
Master’s‑qualified genealogist trained in Scottish record systems and evidential methodology. All investigations are fully referenced and grounded in original records.
Professional Scottish Genealogy Research
Scottish genealogy research requires a structured and informed approach, given Scotland’s separate legal system and record‑keeping traditions. Its records — from Old Parish Registers to Sasines — reflect that distinction.
I hold a Master’s degree in Genealogy awarded in Scotland, where my academic training focused extensively on Scottish record systems and evidential methodology. This foundation informs every project, ensuring that conclusions are supported by appropriate documentary evidence and interpreted within the correct historical and legal context.
If you would like to explore your Scottish ancestry, I would be very pleased to hear from you.
Understanding Scottish Records
Scottish family history research draws upon distinctive sources, including:
• Old Parish Registers (OPRs)
• Kirk Session records
• Statutory civil registration (from 1855)
• Valuation Rolls
• Testaments and Commissary Court records
• Sasines and land records
• Census returns
• Poor Law applications
Where records are incomplete or ambiguous, conclusions are supported through correlation of evidence across multiple sources and structured reasoning.
Packages & Services Overview
All packages include:
• A fully referenced Research Report of Findings
• Digital copies of relevant record images (where applicable)
• A detailed pedigree chart (where applicable)
• Digital delivery (unless otherwise arranged)
• Optional narrative upgrade available
Core Family Tree Packages
Starter Family Tree – £275
One grandparent line (up to 8 surname lines).
Suitable for establishing a clearly documented foundation.
Maternal or Paternal Tree – £550
Two grandparent lines (up to 16 surname lines).
Suitable for broader half‑tree research.
Traditional Family Tree – £775
One surname line. Most Popular.
Suitable for deeper exploration of a specific branch.
Full Family Tree – £1050
All four grandparents (up to 32 surname lines).
Suitable for comprehensive direct ancestry reconstruction.
Bespoke Research Packages
Most Popular Time Blocks
2 Hours – £90
Targeted research time for small queries or initial investigations.
5 Hours – £225
Focused research for exploring specific lines or probate work.
10 Hours – £445
Extended research for more complex or multi‑line investigations.
15 Hours – £675
In‑depth research for advanced or evidentially complex cases.
Historical Home Discovery – £225
Property ownership and occupancy history suitable for homeowners wishing to understand the documented development of their property.
The Traditional Family Tree is the most commonly selected package for clients seeking a balance between depth and focused surname research.
Research Beyond Scotland
While I specialise in Scottish and North East genealogy research, I also undertake family history projects elsewhere in England, Wales, the United States and Canada where appropriate.
Client Feedback
Professional genealogy research is built on trust, clarity and documentary accuracy.
“Your outstanding research provided us with a full and detailed account of our family history. We gained a far deeper understanding of our ancestry, and it has strengthened our connection to relatives we never had the opportunity to meet, yet who shaped our lives in meaningful ways.”
— Duncan Little
“Genealogy reports are precise, clear and thoroughly evidenced. Extensive references are provided to support every conclusion. Two comprehensive research commissions were completed to a consistently high professional standard.”
— James Lyall