Upcoming Events - Scottish Discussion Circle (ScotDisC)

The talk will outline the processes and resources available to research individuals from Australia to their ancestors in Scotland
Conducted via Zoom.
Open to Members and Non-Members
Cost: Free to all
Free of charge. Press Register button to register.
Zoom link provided with registration confirmation email.

(Please note that the ScotlandsPeople class on 27th May is a natural follow-on from this talk.)

Our most recent info is available on the Scottish Discussion Circle Noticeboard.  The Circle meets 4 times a year in March, June, September and November on the 4th Saturday afternoon to hear speakers, tell stories of Scottish history and families, and assist each other in our research.  We aim to promote research into Scottish family history and promote an understanding of the nuances relating to research into Scottish family history, cultural heritage and society.  We publish Thistle 4 times a year with stories and help for research.
More information about the Scottish Discussion Circle can be found at https://www.gsv.org.au/scottish-discussion-circle-scotdisc or contact scotland@gsv.org.au

For GSV members and public. Free of charge. Please log in to register.
Zoom link provided with registration confirmation email.
 

Presenter: John Blackwood and Paula Mitchell

The ScotlandsPeople website, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk  "is the official Scottish Government site for searching government records and archives. In this site you have access to the statutory registers of births, marriages and deaths; census returns; church records; evaluation rolls; and legal records from Scotland's courts of law including Kirk Sessions records".
These include indexes and images.

This class on the ScotlandsPeople website will explore what's on the website, how to register as a user, buy credits, obtain certificates, as well as advice on researching the site.

Free for GSV members and non-members.
GSV members please log in to register.
Zoom link provided with registration confirmation email.
 

Are you tracing your family from Scotland? Join us at the Genealogical Society of Victoria for a dedicated Scottish Library Day.  What was life like in Scotland back then?   Are you just beginning to look for your immigrant ancestors' Highlands or Lowlands home or are you trying to break through a long-standing "brick wall"?  Come along to get a taste of the GSV’s specialised resources.

What We Will Cover

• Navigating the GSV Catalogue: Learn how to find Scottish family histories and indexes unique to our collection.
• Scottish-Australian Records: Explore shipping lists, naturalisation records and church indexes relevant to Scottish arrivals in Victoria.
• Mapping the Homeland: Get hands-on help using maps to pinpoint exactly where your ancestors lived before they emigrated.
• Expert Research Tips: Discuss Scottish naming conventions, talk about how Australian clerks heard the Scots names through their accent.

Submit Your Questions
Once you have registered, to help our volunteers provide the most relevant guidance, please submit an outline of your query to gsv@gsv.org.au. This allows us to identify helpful resources in the GSV collection prior to your arrival.
Limited to 6 people at each session.

Free for GSV members. $10 for GSV visitors. GSV members must log in to register.

Are you tracing your family from Scotland? Join us at the Genealogical Society of Victoria for a dedicated Scottish Library Day. What was life like in Scotland back then? Are you just beginning to look for your immigrant ancestors' Highlands or Lowlands home or are you trying to break through a long-standing "brick wall"? Come along to get a taste of the GSV’s specialised resources.

What We Will Cover

• Navigating the GSV Catalogue: Learn how to find Scottish family histories and indexes unique to our collection.
• Scottish-Australian Records: Explore shipping lists, naturalisation records and church indexes relevant to Scottish arrivals in Victoria.
• Mapping the Homeland: Get hands-on help using maps to pinpoint exactly where your ancestors lived before they emigrated.
• Expert Research Tips: Discuss Scottish naming conventions, talk about how Australian clerks heard the Scots names through their accent.

Submit Your Questions
Once you have registered, to help our volunteers provide the most relevant guidance, please submit an outline of your query to gsv@gsv.org.au. This allows us to identify helpful resources in the GSV collection prior to your arrival.
Limited to 6 people at each session.

Free for GSV members. $10 for GSV visitors. GSV members must log in to register.

This talk outlines the processes and resources for tracing your family from Australia back to your ancestors in Scotland. Presented by the GSV in partnership with the Melbourne Tartan Festival.

Conducted via Zoom.
Free for GSV Members, $10 for GSV visitors.  GSV members must log in to register.
Zoom link provided with registration confirmation email.

(Please note that the ScotlandsPeople class on Wednesday July 29, 2026 is a natural follow-on from this talk.)

This class on the ScotlandsPeople website will explore what's on the website, how to register as a user, buy credits, obtain certificates, as well as advice on researching the site. Conducted by the GSV in partnership with the Melbourne Tartan Festival.

The ScotlandsPeople website, www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk  "is the official Scottish Government site for searching government records and archives. In this site you have access to the statutory registers of births, marriages and deaths; census returns; church records; evaluation rolls; and legal records from Scotland's courts of law including Kirk Sessions records".
These include indexes and images.

Presenters: John Blackwood & Paula Mitchell.

Free for GSV members. $10 for GSV visitors. GSV Members please log in to register.
Zoom link provided with registration confirmation email.
 

Our most recent info is available on the Scottish Discussion Circle Noticeboard.  The Circle meets 4 times a year in March, June, September and November on the 3rd Saturday afternoon to hear speakers, tell stories of Scottish history and families, and assist each other in our research.  We aim to promote research into Scottish family history and promote an understanding of the nuances relating to research into Scottish family history, cultural heritage and society.  We publish Thistle 4 times a year with stories and help for research.
More information about the Scottish Discussion Circle can be found at https://www.gsv.org.au/scottish-discussion-circle-scotdisc or contact scotland@gsv.org.au

For GSV members only. Free of charge. Please log in to register.
Zoom link provided with registration confirmation email.