The Whisky`s pedigree dates back at least 500 years to the time when malt liquor first began to be distilled in Scotland. Since then the history of Scotch whisky has been exciting and eventful, with distillers endlessly struggling, often against appalling odds, to ensure that this essential water of life reached those who appreciate its quality and distinction. Click here to continue
The article below is taken from “Scot Clans” which is a excellent site for all things Scottish. There is a link to the Site on the right hand side. Well worth a visit. Click here to continue
Landownership Scotland can answer any type of enquiry that relates to property ownership. We can research the history of your property or find out who owns any area of ground in Scotland. We can also find the price paid for any property, although for recent sales this can be found more cheaply through two of the web sites listed in the Contacts.
The Middle Ages
Unregulated England
In Medieval Europe, heraldry was unregulated, in the sense that anyone was entitled to bear arms, and there were no restrictions based on class or any other distinction. This was true also in England, and there are documents by English jurists which document it: they are quoted in another article. The presumption, then, is that heraldry was also unregulated in Medieval England. Click here to continue
I noticed the following on “Genealogy Blog” which I thought was quite interesting.
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To celebrates its 30th Anniversary the Federation of Family History Societies will hold a major Local & Family History Conference at Loughborough University,
Leicestershire 26 – 30 August 2004 ‘A Flight of Yesterdays’ Click here to continue
Unfortunately the “Family Reserch” site has been down over the the past few days due to Server problems which have now been resolved. I would like to apologise to all my readers for this however this happened due to circumstances beyond my control.
I have been researching and writing about the “History of Leith” and the Kirk Records of South Leith Parish Church. These records tell not only of the history of the Church, but also the history of the community of Leith over a period of over three hundred years. Click here to continue
This morning I recieved an email from Jamie Gaukroger introducing Am Baile – www.ambaile.org.uk. A beautifully crafted and informative site launched in May 2003. It attempts to inform and educate visitors in the history of the culture of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
They have done considerable painstaking work in collecting large numbers of photographs, illustrations, rare books and documents as well as short films, sounds, interactive games and comics. You will find material from archives, libraries, museums and private collections, much of it published here for the first time. Click here to continue
Burkes Peerage have just announced the expansion of their British Royal Lineages pages. With the period from 1603 and King James I of England/James VI of Scotland up to William IV in 1837 is now available to view.
The extensive records include Royals and their immediate families (where known). Genealogies are presented in the same format as the 7,000 family records in Burke’s database with indented and colour coded generations for ease of access.
Burkes Peerage tells us that this is merely another step in their aim to be the comprehensive resource for all things related to the UK and Irish titled families with more to be add soon
For more information please visit … Lineage of British Kings and Queens
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