Today many people choose to research their families themselves using the vast amount of information readily available over the internet. Perhaps that’s how you happened upon this site?

It is perfectly feasible to research in this way but, by not hiring a professional, you may be missing out on information due to a number of factors often forgotten:

• Local researchers have local knowledge - we know quickly if information is available and where that information can be found.
• Local researchers know the area - parish boundaries change over time, as can place names.
• We have specialist knowledge of genealogical sources - we know where to access information quickly and efficiently
• Palaeographic skills (reading old handwriting) take time to acquire and do not come easily to everyone
• Official documents are not always accurate - a professional can spot errors and inaccuracies in documents and advise as to the best way forward
• When searching for a commonly found surname looking locally can cut down on the time taken to locate you family member

A professional researcher will give you standards of proof - if a family link cannot be proven you will be told and possible next steps given.

Above all hiring a professional researcher saves you time, can save you money and research can be tailored to your needs and your budget.

Contact details
Please direct all queries and research commissions to: 

Mrs Sara-Jayne Donaldson
3 The Crescent, Glengolly by Thurso, Caithness, Scotland, KW14 7XL
e-mail me at: sjdancestry@tiscali.co.uk
Tel: 01847 894860