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When you come to Scotland to visit the home of your
ancestors, we want to ensure you have a warm welcome to your ancestral
homeland. VisitScotland, the Scottish Tourism Agency, has
developed an ancestral-themed quality assurance scheme for Scottish
tourism businesses, from accommodation providers to tour operators
specialising in ancestral-themed tours. All members of our
Ancestral Tourism Welcome Scheme have undergone thorough training to
ensure they know exactly what you, as a visitor who has come to walk in
the footsteps of your ancestors, are looking for. These
organisations will be able to provide you with information on local
ancestral research resources and places to visit during your stay in
Scotland.
Check out our directory below of current members of the
Ancestral Tourism Welcome Scheme. Membership is constantly
growing, so be sure to check back regularly for businesses in Scotland who
can help you make your ancestral trip to Scotland just
perfect!
Accommodation
Achaneich Self
Catering Properties, Spean Bridge, Highlands
Explore the West Highlands from the comfort of Achaneich, and use the Wi-Fi
to search your history.
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Apartment by Royal Mile Self Catering, Edinburgh
Smart, comfortable self catering apartment in historic building.
Central situation near many places of interest.
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Ashdene House B&B, Edinburgh
Outstanding Bed and Breakfast owned by local Scottish family, 1 mile from
Edinburgh City Centre.
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The Bothy at Number 7 Self Catering, Isle of Skye
Our 5-star self-catering stone cottage has free broadband internet access
for researching ancestry.
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Candlemaker Row Self Catering, Edinburgh
Self-catering flat (sleeps 2) in Edinburgh Old Town, near
main libraries and Register House.
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Copper Dell B&B, Letham Grange, Angus
A good place to use as a base to find your roots.
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Delgatie Castle, Aberdeenshire
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Dunrovin Self Catering, Hawick
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Duntrune House B&B, Dundee
Superior bed & breakfast accommodation with Scottish hospitality in
1820s Country House near Dundee.
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Gladstone House B&B, Dumfriesshire
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Glendoune B&B, Inverness, Highlands
Close to Archive Centre, Library, Registrars, Museum. Central place for
exploring the city and the Highlands.
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Greenbrae Farmhouse B&B, Aberdeenshire
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The Greenknowe Self Catering, Aberdeenshire
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Heathpark Lodge B&B, Blairgowrie, Perthshire
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Kirklands House & Garden B&B, Fife
Help with your research whilst you stay in our beautiful country house in
West Fife.
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Kirkton Park B&B, Aberdeenshire
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Kirkwood Cottages & Fishings Self Catering, Lockerbie
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Littleton of Airlie Farm Cottages Self Catering, Kirriemuir, Angus
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Lochview House Guest House & Self Catering, Fort William,
Highlands
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Muirhouses Farm B&B, Kirriemuir, Angus
Excellent farmhouse accommodation amid the beautiful Angus countryside at
the foot of the Angus glens.
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Old Tannery Cottage Self Catering, Dumfriesshire
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Radcliffe Cottage Self Catering, Dumfriesshire
Well-equipped self catering cottage sleeps six - ideal for South West
Scotland. Genealogy help available.
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Sandilands B&B, Fife
Luxury bed & breakfast accommodation in Fife coastal location.
Knowledge of local family history resources.
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Valasay Self Catering Holidays, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides
Beautiful holiday rental in stunning coastal location of Isle of Lewis.
10th generation living here and still counting!
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West Park, Dundee, Angus
Conference/special event venue also offering accommodation comprising 204
comfortable en-suite bedrooms B&B or DBB.
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Online resources
GreaterSpeyside.com
For more information on accommodation, attractions and events while
doing research in Moray and Banffshire.
Official website
Scottish retailers
Begg Scotland, Ayrshire
The Begg Scotland collection comprises an extensive range of scarves,
stoles and throws in contemporary designs.
Official website
Tour operators
Ancestral
holidays
Elma McMenemy Blue Badge Guide
Interesting, tailor-made tours by car or coach - ideal for following in
your ancestors' footsteps.
Official website
Scottish Ancestral Trail
Vacations for couples and small groups to visit the places important in
your family's history.
Official website
Scottish Routes
Creating personalised ancestral tours of Scotland letting you walk in the
footsteps of your forefathers.
Official website
Other holidays
Galloway Cycling Holidays
Official website
Visitor attractions
The Baird Institute History Centre
& Museum, Ayrshire
Official website
Castle & Gardens of Mey, Caithness, Highlands
Official website
Culloden Battlefield (& visitor centre) - The National
Trust for Scotland, nr Inverness
Official website
The Dean Gallery, Edinburgh
Official website
Delgatie Castle, Aberdeenshire
Official website
The Grassic Gibbon Centre, Laurencekirk
Official website
The Linlithgow Story (museum), West Lothian
Official website
Old Bridgehouse Museum, Dumfries
Official website
Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Perth
Official website
Scottish Fisheries Museum, Fife
Official website
Shambellie House Museum of Costume, Dumfries
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