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Finding your Scottish Family:Uncovering personal and place names Study Evenings

These talks also come with the handouts.

Monday 3 November 2025

Surnames and Place names in Scotland – Language, Ancestry, DNA and Heraldry
Dr Bruce Durie
One of Scotland’s leading genealogists and heraldists. Author of “Scottish Genealogy” and former BBC presenter, Dr Durie is an international expert in Scottish ancestry and heraldry.

Obscure Origins of Some Family Names – Not What They Seem
Duncan Beaton
A local historian from Furnace with a lifelong passion for genealogy and Clan Campbell history. Duncan brings a personal and engaging perspective on surname origins.

Monday 10 November 2025

Interpreting Place-Names in Historical Research
Dr Jacob King
Gaelic place-name specialist at the University of the Highlands and Islands. Author and co-author of multiple books on place-names, including “The A-Z of Whisky Place-Names”.

‘Where on Earth is That?’: A Guide to Online Map Resources
Donald MacDougall
Assistant Archivist at Argyll Estates Archives, offering practical guidance on using historical maps for genealogical research.