Historical Research
We provide a research serviced tailoured to you needs. We can carry out research anywhere in Scotland, based on your requirements. Typical projects can range from the history of individual properties, local areas or specific industries within a village or town. We can provide services from half a day through to long term projects.
Recent research work has included tracing the ownership of a local Paisley firm over the last 200 years.
Genealogy Research
We specialise in researching family histories in the West of Scotland
Although genealogy is seen as a hobbie for most people, genealogy/ family history are very much tied into the local history of towns and villages accross Scotland. As genealogical service we can research owners of companies and explore larger family connections among other firms.
Recent Work
Recently we under took a project for Renfrewshire Council, carrying out initial research on 6 people from Paisley’s past looking at their family history, where their businesses were based and provided a report on further possible investigations that could be carried out.
Public Engagement
Bringing Heritage to the Public through interesting activities
Recent projects have included Public Consutations for a local Heritage Lottery Project, where we held local consultations on what the people though was important historical events in their area. Other recent work has inlcuded the curating of a travelling exhibition, school & carehome outreach work using specially created object handling kits and activities such as embroidery.
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