9th July 2009

Family trees traced at Glasgow festival

Hundreds of people will explore their family histories and cultural heritage as part of a genealogy event taking place in Glasgow.

The International Genealogy Festival, organised by the University of Strathclyde, is part of Scotland's Homecoming celebrations.

It will bring together archivists, heraldists, and family historians.

Among those tracing their family trees will be newscaster Gavin Esler and singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean.

The pair will explore their roots in front of an audience for a special edition of The Radio Café, with presenter Janice Forsyth, broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland.

Dr Bruce Durie, resident genealogy expert, said: "The festival offers a fantastic opportunity to explore your heritage, whether you're an experienced genealogist or are just beginning to delve into your past.

"We'll have experts on hand to offer one-to-one advice, as well as family history workshops and lectures, library and archive visits, historic walks and a whisky tasting night and ceilidh."

He added: "It's an ideal event for home-grown Scots, anyone of Scots ancestry, those who have moved abroad or people who just love the place and the people."

The International Genealogy Festival runs from 21 to 24 July.

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