Falkirk Community Trust

Family history

Getting started

The popularity of family history research as a recreational pastime is rapidly growing. Researching your family tree is much easier and more rewarding than you might expect. Many resources are available locally and many are free to browse.

Family research

On the following pages we have put together some advice and information on where to find out more about your Scottish ancestors. Advice is available from staff on which records to try next; sometimes you cannot see the family tree for the family forest!