Scottish Family History Month 2025

What is Scottish Family History Month?

Now in its fourth year, Scottish Family History Month is hosted by Family Tree and History Scotland and supported by National Records of Scotland and The University of Strathclyde. This event gathers some of the best speakers from the world of Scottish family history.

Each of the five expert sessions includes:

• A 45-minute Zoom talk
• A 30-minute Q&A, during which you can submit your questions to the speaker.
• Choose to attend individual talks at £12 each or opt for the 'bundle' ticket to enjoy all sessions for £40/£50
• Both bundle and individual tickets also include the 'Trace Your Scottish Ancestors' digital guide, worth £4.99
• Each session will be recorded and available to view until 30 March 2025

Buy the bundle ticket and attend all talks

The 2025 Programme

Find Your Scottish Stories

Date & Time: 3 February, 6:30 PM
Speaker: Mary Evans
Details: Discover useful resources and engaging stories that bring your ancestors’ lives to light. Learn how unexpected records, like local newspapers, can solve family history mysteries.

Tickets: Buy Individual Ticket - £12 | Buy Bundle

Scottish Directories: A Source for People, Places, Trades, and Professions

Date & Time: 6 February, 6:30 PM
Speaker: Tahitia McCabe (University of Strathclyde)
Details: Learn how digitised directories reveal the trades, clubs, and community life of the past, providing a window into your ancestors’ towns and professions.

Tickets: Buy Individual Ticket - £12 | Buy Bundle

Caledonian Petitions Society

Date & Time: 11 February, 6:30 PM
Speaker: Lorna Kinnaird
Details: Explore the plight of destitute children in post-Napoleonic War London through a fascinating collection of records, shedding light on their families and struggles.

Tickets: Buy Individual Ticket - £12 | Buy Bundle

What’s New and Exciting in Scottish Family History

Date & Time: 18 February, 6:30 PM
Speaker: Chris Paton
Details: Get the latest updates on Scottish genealogy resources, both online and offline, with tips from expert Chris Paton.

Tickets: Buy Individual Ticket - £12 | Buy Bundle

Scotland’s People: Beyond Birth, Death, and Marriage Records

Date & Time: 26 February, 6:30 PM
Speaker: Veronica Schreuder (National Records Scotland)
Details: Explore lesser-known record sets on Scotland’s People, such as kirk session records, military service papers, and more, to deepen your family history research.

Tickets: Buy Individual Ticket - £12 | Buy Bundle

Scottish Family History Month is supported by National Records of Scotland and The University of Strathclyde