Genealogy in the Gaidhealtachd
Clan and Family History in the Highlands
Graeme's work as a clan historian and organiser of gatherings - for MacKenzies and MacMillans in particular - has also given him a unique insight into the Highland Clans, past and present, which he has frequently lectured about in North America, and also in Australasia. In 2013 he took the lead in the creation of the Association of Highland Clans and Societies which brought together over 45 clans and names in the Highlands of Scotland.
You can access some of the knowledge Graeme has acquired over the years on this website. Discover more from the books & articles listed on the Publications page, and see if Graeme is coming to speak near you on the News page
Family History in Scotland
Clan History in the Highlands
The Highland Archive Centre in Inverness (above) provides full access to Scotlands People, along with the archives of all the old councils in the northern Highlands and papers from many Highland familes and estates. It has a Family History Room with an extensive library of local histories, maps, transcriptions of graves from Highland cemeteries, and clan genealogies. It's also home to the Highland Family History Society: www.highlandfhs.org.
Resources for Research in Scotland
Scottish Genealogy | Scottish Churches | Highland Genealogy | Highlands Defined |
Highland Counties | Highland Parishes | Highland Burghs | Highland Clans |
Highland Surnames | Highland Forenames | Septnames and Clans | Clan Contacts |
For more information on all these topics read the book Genealogy in the Gaidhealtachd by Graeme M. Mackenzie |
Research in Canada and the USA
With the ever-multiplying amount of genealogical data available online, and the increasing time spent by Graeme in North America, it's now possible to help many descendants of Scots trace their ancestors in the United States and Canada - in some cases (though by no means all) back to their immigrant ancestor, whose identity is required to start a search in Scotland. To find out more, please see Highland Roots USA.
Highland Roots on tour
Graeme Mackenzie frequently speaks on Scottish Genealogy, Clan and Family History in the Highlands, the History of the Highlands, and other related topics. A list of currently available lectures/seminars can be found here.
See News Page for list of forthcoming events in the UK & the USA
and details of Graeme's last lecture tour in New Zealand & Australia