This morning we enjoyed a fabulous “Full English” breakfast at the Leslie Castle. Breakfast was served in what used to be the working kitchen and the lowest floor. It still has the original kitchen hearth and you can see where they diverted the moat to provide rudimentary running water and a wastewater discharge. Pretty clever! […]
Day 5 – More scandal; seafood and wine
Day 5 started with another visit to the ScotlandsPeople research center, and this time my intent was to focus on the Campbell family. After my 3x-great-grandfather came to America, he met and married Ann Campbell, who was born in Scotland but came to America at the age of about three. Ann’s family was from the […]
Day 3 – Library and Church Yard
Today we got to sleep in a bit before heading over to the National Library of Scotland, a short walk from the hotel. Unlike yesterday’s repository, you’re less likely to find specific information about your ancestors here. But you never know! We had a really solid presentation from a librarian who gave an overview of […]
Day 2 – Scandals, Hogwarts and Mash
Today was a fantastic mix of genealogy, a walking tour and good food. And more Harry Potter!
Scottish naming patterns
I recently learned about traditional naming customs in Scotland – and I’ve discovered that my ancestors followed those rules!
