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After 30 years in the local police, Gary Lawrie formed Heart of Scotland Ancestry in September 2016. Since that time he has provided ancestral research to clients from around the globe. Regular projects include tracing that elusive ancestor or creating Family Tree Packages from scratch. Gary is based in the historic city of Stirling and specialises in ancestral tourism by providing tailor-made Travel Packages for those visiting Scotland and who wish to learn more about their Scottish ancestry. He has worked in partnership with tour operators and guides to ensure that clients get the best from their time back "home" in Scotland.

With a love for Scottish history and an informative writing style Gary can paint you a picture your ancestors but based on evaluated evidence, as expected of a qualified genealogist.

The focus of Heart of Scotland Ancestry is providing a tailored service to all clients, recognising that no two family histories are the same.

Geographic Specialities
Scotland (all areas), UK

Testimonials

• "I really enjoyed your report on  our ancestry - it really came alive for me. I could almost hear  their voices.
  LK, Canada
• "Thank you very much for my mum's ancestry report which arrrived today. It is really impressive and comprehensive document, I think she will be thrilled with it."
  JT Scotland
• "Thank you ever so much. What a read!! I have started sharing your report with family and everyone is so appreciative and happy."
  CF, Canada

Additional specialities or search keywords
Ancestral Tourism

Lectures

• 2019 - Transatlantic Research - Researching Thomas Moonlight
• 2020-2024 - Part-time Lecturer - Forth Valley College - "Finding Your Scottish Roots"
• 2021 - Finding Your Family Roots
• 2022 - The Stuarts & Gordons of Birkenburn
• 2022 - Would Rebus Have Made a Good Genealogist?
• 2024 - The Story of Birkenburn

Repositories
National Records of Scotland, Edinburgh
Scotlandspeople Centre, Edinburgh
National Library of Scotland
Various Local Archives across Scotland

Research Time Periods

• 21st Century
• 20th Century
• 19th Century
• 18th Century

Languages
English

Certificates
Post Graduate Certificate in Genealogical, Palaeographic & Heraldic Studies (Strathclyde) - 2015

Affiliations
Register of Qualified Genealogists

Degrees
Post Graduate Diploma in Genealogical Studies, University of Strathclyde