Scottish Family History Research & Ancestry Services

Welcome to Scottish Ancestor Search — a specialist Scottish genealogy research service dedicated to tracing your family history using official Scottish records.

Whether you are starting your family tree, trying to break through a genealogy brick wall, or reconnecting with Scottish roots lost through emigration, I provide accurate, evidence-based ancestry research with clear documentation and personal insight.

This is not automated genealogy. Every project is researched by hand, verified properly, and built from original Scottish sources.

Professional Scottish Ancestry Research Since 2012

Since 2012, I have carried out custom Scottish family history research for clients across Scotland, England, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe.

My research uses authoritative Scottish sources, including birth, marriage, and death certificates, census returns, parish registers, valuation rolls, emigration records, military documents, and gravestone inscriptions.

You receive a clear, well-organised research report with written explanations, source references, and optional digital or printed presentation — suitable for personal records or as a meaningful family gift.

What Makes Scottish Ancestor Search Different?

Unlike automated ancestry platforms, Scottish Ancestor Search offers a fully personal, hands-on research service tailored to your specific goals.

Every project begins with a consultation to understand your family background and what you hope to discover. From there, records are gathered from Scotland’s national and local archives, carefully cross-referenced to verify names, dates, locations, and relationships.

I do not use templates or generic reports. Every family history is unique, and your final research reflects that.

Who I Work With

I work with clients of all backgrounds — from those curious about a single Scottish ancestor to families seeking to reconnect with their heritage after generations abroad.

Many clients come to me after reaching dead ends on platforms such as Ancestry or MyHeritage. Others prefer to start correctly from the beginning, ensuring their family tree is built on solid, verified evidence.

Whatever your level of experience, I guide you through the process and help bring your ancestors’ stories to life.

More Than Names and Dates

Scottish family history is more than a list of names. Where records allow, research may uncover occupations, residences, military service, migration patterns, and social history that place your ancestors in their historical context.

Whether your ancestors were Highland crofters, Lowland merchants, urban tradespeople, or emigrants who left Scotland for new lives overseas, each project reveals a deeper understanding of where you come from.

Optional Ancestry Tours

For those looking for a more immersive experience, Scottish Ancestor Search can arrange optional ancestry tours in partnership with Kay’s Cabs.

These may include visits to ancestral towns, parishes, graveyards, clan lands, or historically significant locations connected to your family history — allowing you to walk in your ancestors’ footsteps.

Start Your Scottish Ancestry Journey

Getting started is simple. Visit the Our Services page to explore available research packages, or view Pricing Plans to find the option that best suits your budget and research goals.

If you have questions or would like to discuss your family history before beginning, please use the Contact page — I would be delighted to hear your story.