Treasure to be found in unexpected places

[CatrionaL]

In preparation for a visit to the Borders later this year, I decided to have a look at what research materiel might be available locally. Good news, there is Borders Family History Centre in Galashiels.

A peep at the member list. BLAIR, that's a familiar name. Let's have a look at his website. WOW!!!!!! The Kilmacolm BLAIRS Family Tree. Much of my own research confirmed, branches heading off to USA, Australia, Jamaica and more.

E-mails have been exchanged with the researcher, who has sent me the Tree, fruit of at least well over 20 years of research.

Renfrewshire BLAIRS in the Scottish Borders website? A surprising find, but genealogical research teaches us that treasures are to be found in unexpected places.

Have a good day
Catriona

[Ted]

Hi Everyone

Although my TS location registration is Edinburgh I actually live very near to the Scottish Borders Family History Society office in Galashiels. I am not a member there as none of my lines are in the area - but I would be happy to do a bit of research there for any of you seeking ancestors in Borders area. Their office is only open part time so research can be a wee bit slow.

Regards

Ted

[CatrionaL]

Hi Ted

Thanks for your offer. I'm sure someone will be delighted to take you up on it.

Are you a Braw Lad or do you just live in Gala?
I'm a Souter from the wee town further along the river.

My memories are of great rivalry between the two towns.

All the best

Catriona

[Ted]

Hi Catriona

Not a native - just a white settler from Edinburgh these past 18 years - kids are Braw Lads though ! Great place to live - even with Souters just across the hill (rivalry still as strong as the past 2 hundred years)

Regards

Ted

[CatrionaL]

Ted

So under your breath you are possibly calling me a Selkirk Craw!

I will refrain from responding!!!!!

Catriona