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For Sale / Wanted / Events / Book Launch at the Scottish Genealogy Society - Scottish B'stards!
« on: Tuesday 11 November 25 08:54 GMT (UK)  »
The SGS is pleased to announce local historian, Alex Wood, will be joining us here in the library at 15 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, on Thursday 20 November at 6pm, to read from and answer any questions you may have about his latest book, Scottish B’stards, a history of illegitimacy in Scotland from the 18th to the 20th century. Anyone interested in attending this free event – refreshments and nibbles will be provided!

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For Sale / Wanted / Events / Zoom talk at the Scottish Genealogy Society - Bigamy, Adultery and Murder!
« on: Tuesday 11 November 25 08:47 GMT (UK)  »
The next talk, entitled Bigamy, Adultery and Murder, will take place on Monday, 17 November by our editor and genealogist, Stewart Stevenson. The talk begins at 7.30pm and is free to members; non-members are welcome to attend for a small donation. Anyone wishing to watch via Zoom, please email: meetings@scotsgenealogy.com. Alternatively, if you would like to attend the Zoom talk in person at the Society Library, 15 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, please let us know by email above.

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For Sale / Wanted / Events / Family History Fair & Conference in Edinburgh
« on: Thursday 16 October 25 10:54 BST (UK)  »
The National Library of Scotland and the Edinburgh Central Library have organised another Family History Fair & Conference in Edinburgh. This will take place at the Edinburgh Central Library, George Washington Browne Room, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, on Friday 24th October, starting at 10am. As well as tables manned by various local organisations (including the Scottish Genealogy Society), there’s a programme of talks (all with a military theme):

- Hippo Lane and Sword beach - Historic maps of the World Wars
- Post War Edinburgh
- Research and records using the CWGC Archives
- Researching British Prisoners of War 1914-1919 and 1939-1946

This is all now open for booking – just follow the links:
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/edinburgh/edinburgh-central-library

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For Sale / Wanted / Events / SGS Next Zoom Talk - An Opinionated History of One House over Two Centuries
« on: Thursday 16 October 25 10:23 BST (UK)  »
There are still places available for the next Zoom talk at the Scottish Genealogy Society: 10 Scotland Street – An Opinionated History of One House Over Two Centuries by author Leslie Hills, which takes place on Monday, 20 October starting at 7.30pm. This talk is free to members and non-members are welcome to attend for a small donation. Anyone wishing to attend on Zoom, please email: meetings@scotsgenealogy.com. Alternatively,  if you would like to watch the Zoom talk at the Society library, please also let us know by email.

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For Sale / Wanted / Events / Zoom talk at the Scottish Genealogy Society on The Porteous Riots!
« on: Thursday 28 August 25 15:47 BST (UK)  »
The SGS is hosting a Zoom talk on Monday, 15 September at 7.30pm with Edinburgh Historian, Eric Melvin, on the subject of The Porteous Riots! This talk is free to members but non-members are welcome to attend for a small donation. If you would like to attend on Zoom, please email  meetings@scotsgenealogy.com. Alternatively, if you would like to watch the Zoom talk at the Society’s library at 15 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, please also let us know by email.
www.scotsgenealogy.com


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For Sale / Wanted / Events / Zoom Course for Beginners on Researching Scottish Family History at the SGS
« on: Thursday 28 August 25 15:38 BST (UK)  »
The Scottish Genealogy Society has a new six-week Zoom Programme for Beginners beginning on 25 September 2025. Tutored by Ken Nisbet, you will look at the sources that are available both online and offline on how to start researching your Scottish family history. The course is priced at £50; classes will all take place on Thursdays at 7pm, last for about two hours, and include time for a Q&A session. To book: 
https://scottish-genealogy-society.sumupstore.com
 

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For Sale / Wanted / Events / Commemoration and Remembrance - A Talk by Military Expert, Ken Nisbet at the SGS
« on: Tuesday 15 April 25 14:42 BST (UK)  »
The Scottish Genealogy Society is hosting a Zoom talk on 21 April by their military expert, Ken Nisbet: "Commemoration and Remembrance". The talk begins at 7.30pm, lasts for about two hours (including time for a Q&A session), and is free to members; non-members are welcome to attend for a small donation. Anyone wishing to watch via Zoom, please email: meetings@scotsgenealogy.com (link sends e-mail). Alternatively, if you would like to attend the Zoom talk in person at the Society Library, 15 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh, please let them know by the email above.

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For Sale / Wanted / Events / Talk at the Scottish Genealogy Society - Monday 18 November
« on: Thursday 14 November 24 11:30 GMT (UK)  »
The final item on our syllabus for 2024 is a talk by Margaret Fox, Archivist, on “The Servants in Traquair House – What the Archives tell us about their lives” on Monday 18 November at 7.30pm. As usual this will be held at the Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh and is free to members. Non-members are welcome to attend for a small donation. There will be an opportunity to discuss the talk afterwards over tea, coffee and biscuits. If you are a member and wish to attend on Zoom, please email: meetins@scotsgenealogy.com.

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For Sale / Wanted / Events / Still places available!
« on: Wednesday 30 October 24 11:03 GMT (UK)  »
The Scottish Genealogy Society has two Zoom Classes coming soon in November:

How to Research your House with Lorna Kinnaird – 2 November 10am-12pm:
https://scottish-genealogy-society.sumupstore.com/product/4-how-to-research-your-house-with-lorna-kinnaird-on-zoom-saturday-2-november-2024-10-00-12-00
 
Researching Records on the Great War with Ken Nisbet - 06 November 7:30pm - 9:30pm:
https://scottish-genealogy-society.sumupstore.com/product/5-researching-records-on-the-great-war-with-ken-nisbet-on-zoom-wednesday-6-november-2024-19-30-21-30

The classes cost £10 for members and £15 for non-members and last for about two hours including time for a Q&A session.

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