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You have taken the plunge and ordered a DNA test. It all seems exciting but rather daunting and you are wondering how to navigate all the new information that’s coming your way. I’ve been there! Below

DNA has a language of its own, one you may be unfamiliar with, but it’s worth getting to grips with it to help you make use of genetics in your genealogy. I have included only those words that crop up

Whenever we start our family history research we can be quite excited at the speed of our initial discoveries, as they come at us thick and fast. Across time, as we push further back, challenges incre

When out walking my rescue dog Lyra, the question I get asked most is: “Ooh, nice dog – what is it?” My standard reply is: “Oh, we’re not sure. Her mum is a Malinois – do you know them? They’re like n

FAMILY TREE EVENT: TRACING YOUR SCOTTISH ANCESTORS 3-24 FEBRUARY 2026 Join us for Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors and learn about the records, skills and online resources that will enable you to dive

As every family historian knows only too well, researching your ancestry becomes significantly more difficult the further back you get. There are fewer records available before the 19th century, and f