Ancestral Tourism Welcome Scheme
Directory of scheme members
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.
From evenings of toe-tapping traditional music in friendly pubs to the colour and excitement of Highland Games, every gathering of Scots is a celebration that you'll want to be part of.
A brief summary of the whole panorama of Scottish history from the first human settlements to the present day.
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!
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Accommodation
Achaneich Self Catering Properties, Spean Bridge, HighlandsExplore 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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Billerwell Farm B&B and Self Catering, Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders
Superbly located, comfortable B&B and cottage in Border Reiver country. Genealogy assistance, wi-fi, warm welcome.
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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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Grange Farmhouse B&B, Dunfermline, Fife
Superior Bed and Breakfast accommodation with outlooks towards Forth Bridges or Dunfermline Abbey.
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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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Thornloe Guest House, Oban
Stunning location to explore West of Scotland and Islands. Help available for Family Tree Research.
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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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Genealogy Services
Blue Thistle GenealogyGenealogy research service, from single search to a full history of your family - or locate living relatives.
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Online Resources
GreaterSpeyside.comFor more information on accommodation, attractions and events while doing research in Moray and Banffshire.
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Scottish Retailers
Begg Scotland, AyrshireThe Begg Scotland collection comprises an extensive range of scarves, stoles and throws in contemporary designs.
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Tour Operators
Ancestral holidaysElma McMenemy Blue Badge Guide
Interesting, tailor-made tours by car or coach - ideal for following in your ancestors' footsteps.
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Scottish Ancestral Trail
Vacations for couples and small groups to visit the places important in your family's history.
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Scottish Routes
Creating personalised ancestral tours of Scotland letting you walk in the footsteps of your forefathers.
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Other holidays
Galloway Cycling Holidays
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Visitor Attractions
The Baird Institute History Centre & Museum, Ayrshire
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Bowhill House & Country Estate, Selkirk
For more that 7 centuries, the Scotts & Buccleuch have been part of Scottish Borders History.
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Castle & Gardens of Mey, Caithness, Highlands
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Culloden Battlefield (& visitor centre) - The National Trust for Scotland, nr Inverness
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The Dean Gallery, Edinburgh
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Delgatie Castle, Aberdeenshire
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The Grassic Gibbon Centre, Laurencekirk
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The Linlithgow Story (museum), West Lothian
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Old Bridgehouse Museum, Dumfries
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Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Perth
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Scottish Fisheries Museum, Fife
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Shambellie House Museum of Costume, Dumfries
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