I have been meaning to ask if anyone knows anything about the Smith's from Hoy, Walls and Flotta. Being such a common surname I thought lots of people would be searching for Smiths.However, I have had more luck with the Nicolsons. I am interested in the descendants of Donald Smith, born in Caithness who married Jean Allen in December 1731 in Longhope, Walls. My direct line of descendants for each generation since have been Benjamin's with one James in 1763. They have been Blacksmith's at Hurliness and Longhope for as far back as I can ascertain. The Benjamin's married Margaret Wilson c. 1756, Elspeth Robson c 1788, Isabella Thomson in 1850, Isabella Nicolson in 1879 and the James married Marjory Wilson in 1788. Any information on any of these lines would be appreciated. Jan Grant, Canberra, Australia