In this section, you’ll discover how to go beyond names and dates to explore the rich, emotional world of your ancestors. Whether you’re crafting fictionalised diary entries, writing scene-based family narratives, or blending social history with personal details, this is where fact meets feeling.
We explore creative techniques, historical context, and ethical ways to tell compelling ancestor stories, making your research resonate with family and readers alike.
If your family lived in Hamilton, Motherwell, Wishaw, Blantyre, Uddingston or Larkhall in the early 1900s, the Lanarkshire Tramways Company was part of their daily world. For nearly thirty years … Lanarkshire Tramways history: how trams shaped everyday lifeRead more
When you start researching your family history, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the idea of writing your ancestors’ stories. “I’m not a writer,” you might think. “How could … You don’t need to be a writer to tell their storyRead more
Family history is about more than just names and dates. It is about understanding the lives of the people who came before you, their experiences, traditions, and the small details … Family history storytelling with photos, letters and even recipesRead more
You’ve hit a brick wall. You’ve found an ancestor on a census, but their life that brought them to that point is a complete mystery. You have a name, maybe … How Poor Law Records helped me understand my ancestor’s storyRead more
When you think about your Scottish ancestors, you probably imagine hardworking people in bustling communities. But did you know that many miners and salt workers in Scotland lived under a … Unearthing Scotland’s hidden history of servitudeRead more
One of the easiest and most meaningful ways to start your family history journey is to simply have a conversation. Talking to a parent, grandparent, or older relative can uncover … Family history interviews: questions and tips to help your storytelling and researchRead more
When we begin tracing our family tree, we often start with names, dates, and places. These facts are the building blocks of our ancestral knowledge, but on their own, they … Bring your ancestors to life through storytellingRead more
