Our Background
The Scots Ancestry Research Society was set up in 1945 by Mr Tom Johnston, the Secretary of State for Scotland, to assist people of Scottish descent to trace their ancestors in Scotland. For many years it was the only such professional organisation undertaking Scottish genealogical research.

Since 1945 the Society has carried out over 70,000 searches for clients from all over the world and has amassed a wealth of experience and knowledge.

In 1998 the Scots Ancestry Research Society changed its format; two members of staff, with 64 years experience of genealogy research between them are continuing the work of the Society.

We are Margaret Anderson and Jean Brodie; we really enjoy delving into family history and love the thrill of the investigation.

Each case is different and fascinating; it always has something new to offer - either an unusual surname or occupation, someone living to a great age, the sadness of many children dying as infants or the fact that in a one-roomed tenement flat is living a family with six children together with a couple of lodgers. Ancestors really come to life when we find them in the Scottish records.

We hope you will allow us to do some Scottish genealogy research for you.