This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lorna1320 Surnames: Muat, Fyfe, Lowson, Petrie, Joy, Herbert Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ans.general/6030.5/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Michael, I would advise a trip into the ScotlandsPeople centre as well as the Archives which are above the centre. For searching the Archives I would suggest she brings a passport photo, a passport and something that shows her address - they she will be issued with a Readers Ticket which she can have for 3 years. Unlike the ScotlandsPeople Centre which you really should book a day seat, the Archives are free and you can come and go as you please between 9am and 4.30pm. However, I would suggest you have a look initially at the online catalogue of the NRS www.nrscotland.gov.uk and see if there is anything relevant for your Mum. I would also suggest a trip in to the Scottish Genealogy Society at Victoria Terrace as their resources are excellent. There is a small charge if you are not a member, but you get access to lots of different resources and sources. You might also try the Guild of One Name Studies online resource www.one-name.org - of which I am the Regional Representative for Scotland-South - as the Guild have members who do a one name study and there may be names that you hadn't thought connected to the family - that might help before your visit. Hope she also has a lovely time. Lorna1320 Edinburgh Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.