Upcoming Events - Scottish Discussion Circle (ScotDisC)

Presenters. 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. Members please log in to register.
Zoom link provided with registration confirmation email.

This talk is presented as part of National Family History Month.
 

“Far away over the sea to … Australia – travel from the Outer Hebrides and life in Victoria”.

Several members will share the presentation we will be making to the Outer Hebrides Emigration Conference 30 Sep & 1 Oct featuring general comments on Scottish migration and stories of people from St Killda, Barra and Harris in Victoria.

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.
 

Researching your Scottish Ancestry back from Victoria to Scotland

The talk will outline the processes and resources available to research individuals from Victoria 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 Monday 6 October is a natural follow-on from this talk.)

Presenters: 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".
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. 

This class is presented as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival.

Free for all.
Members must log-on to register.

Please click Register Now to make your booking.

You will receive an email with the Zoom link.

(Please note that this class is a natural follow on from Reseaching your Scottish Ancestry on Friday October 3).

If you experience any problems booking for this event please contact the GSV Office on (03) 9662 4455 during business hours or by email to gsv@gsv.org.au.