Dr. Bruce Durie is considered one of Scotland’s top genealogists, with an international reputation. He is perhaps best known for his eight-year BBC radio series, “Digging Up Your Roots” and “A House with A Past”, and he has authored over 30 books,
A remarkable and thorough discussion of the myths and assumptions perpetuated through the decades concerning Scotland had its history. As a genealogist with ancestors from Derry and the Ilse of Bute, who migrated to Victoria in the 1840’s, Bruce’s presentation was absolutely essential to renew a journey of re-examining much of what has been family “lore” of our beginnings. Thank you Bruce, for the references and hints/tips for us to follow up to get closer to the facts, and to displace assumptions/errors made by so many so-called “experts in the past.
I was astounded at the amount of Scottish history Mr. Drurie pushed through in such a short time period. He really knows his stuff, and was able to clarify fact from fiction for us, and believe it or not, there is a lot of fiction floating around in Scottish history.
Thank you! I saw my Scottish name on one of the pages! Will have to go back and read it all again. Dr. Bruce did a wonderful job of dispelling the myths, etc! Thanks for the reference books at the end also! Great Webinar.
Can Americans get a legal Coat of Arms from Scotland?
Can an American get a legal Coat of Arms in Scotland? It is possible, and many have, but it's not necessarily straightforward or simple. Dr Bruce Durie addresses the How and the Why of Scottish Heraldry.
Can an American get a legal Coat of Arms in Scotland? It is possible, and many have, but it's not necessarily straightforward or simple. Dr Bruce Durie addresses the How and the Why of Scottish Heraldry.
Everyone from Scotland is in a Clan, right? Wrong. The Clan was a phenomenon of only certain parts of Scotland, and not the majority. Is your surname associated with a Highland or Borders Clan or a Lowlands Family? If so, what can you do about it?
Everyone from Scotland is in a Clan, right? Wrong. The Clan was a phenomenon of only certain parts of Scotland, and not the majority. Is your surname associated with a Highland or Borders Clan or a Lowlands Family? If so, what can you do about it?
There is no such thing as a “Family Coat of Arms” and a Crest is not the same as Arms. Then there are Laws… Then there’s Procedure… But it IS possible!
There is no such thing as a “Family Coat of Arms” and a Crest is not the same as Arms. Then there are Laws… Then there’s Procedure… But it IS possible!
Foundations of Scottish Genealogy 7 of 12: Using ScotlandsPlaces for People in Land and Tax Records
ScotlandsPlaces sounds like it is only about geography, right? In fact there is a great deal of information about people in this large, comprehensive and completely free-to-use resource. Tax and Land Records, Ordnance Survey Name Books, Reports, Publications and Burgh Records, Archaeological Records, Maps, Surveys, Plans, Drawings and Photographs and...
ScotlandsPlaces sounds like it is only about geography, right? In fact there is a great deal of information about people in this large, comprehensive and completely free-to-use resource. Tax and Land Records, Ordnance Survey Name Books, Reports, Publications and Burgh Records, Archaeological Records, Maps, Surveys, Plans, Drawings and Photographs and...
Foundations of Scottish Genealogy 8 of 12: Numbers, Dates, Calendars, Money and Measure in Scotland
What date, exactly, was IV Kalends Februarii MDCVIII in Scotland and in England? And why do the Scots celebrate Hogmanay (New Year) more than Christmas? The answers are not obvious!
What date, exactly, was IV Kalends Februarii MDCVIII in Scotland and in England? And why do the Scots celebrate Hogmanay (New Year) more than Christmas? The answers are not obvious!
Foundations of Scottish Genealogy 9 of 12: Scots Heraldry and Coats of Arms
So… How does Heraldry work? All those strange words – Sable, on a chevron Or betwixt three cross crosslets fitchée Argent as many roses Proper and a chief of the second – what do they mean?
So… How does Heraldry work? All those strange words – Sable, on a chevron Or betwixt three cross crosslets fitchée Argent as many roses Proper and a chief of the second – what do they mean?
Foundations of Scottish Genealogy 10 of 12: Other Scottish Records and Sources – NRS, NRAS, SCAN
Almost every document ever produced in Scotland has been catalogued, if it has survived. Many of them are of genealogical significance. Here is how to find them, using the free resources of the National Records of Scotland (the equivalent of America’s NARA) and others.
Almost every document ever produced in Scotland has been catalogued, if it has survived. Many of them are of genealogical significance. Here is how to find them, using the free resources of the National Records of Scotland (the equivalent of America’s NARA) and others.
Foundations of Scottish Genealogy 11 of 12: Myths, Stories and Pitfalls in Scottish Genealogy
There are many myths, stories and pitfalls in Scottish Genealogy, and quite a few of them revolve around the distinctions between Clans and Families. So what should you wear – indeed, what MAY you wear – at your next Scottish Games and Gathering?
There are many myths, stories and pitfalls in Scottish Genealogy, and quite a few of them revolve around the distinctions between Clans and Families. So what should you wear – indeed, what MAY you wear – at your next Scottish Games and Gathering?
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A remarkable and thorough discussion of the myths and assumptions perpetuated through the decades concerning Scotland had its history. As a genealogist with ancestors from Derry and the Ilse of Bute, who migrated to Victoria in the 1840’s, Bruce’s presentation was absolutely essential to renew a journey of re-examining much of what has been family “lore” of our beginnings. Thank you Bruce, for the references and hints/tips for us to follow up to get closer to the facts, and to displace assumptions/errors made by so many so-called “experts in the past.
Witty and packed with information.
Excellent as always!!
I was astounded at the amount of Scottish history Mr. Drurie pushed through in such a short time period. He really knows his stuff, and was able to clarify fact from fiction for us, and believe it or not, there is a lot of fiction floating around in Scottish history.
Excellent presentation even if he did pop some of my romantic notions regarding my Scots ancestry!
Excellent! I now have a better understanding of clans!
Well that blew all my preconceived “knowledge” out of the water. Now I can explain a bit more clearly my mums Scottish-Irish DNA to her.
Thank you! I saw my Scottish name on one of the pages! Will have to go back and read it all again. Dr. Bruce did a wonderful job of dispelling the myths, etc! Thanks for the reference books at the end also! Great Webinar.