I visited Scotland last month and was able to walk where my ancestors walked. Quite a thrill. I would recommend that you visit New Register House in Edinburgh (at the end of Princes Street to the left and back from Wellingtons Monument). If you show up at 9 a.m. there is a good chance that you will be able to get one of the non reserved computer spots. The staff are very helpful. Take with you notes of your ancestors names with DOB, marriage and death , census info and anything else you want to verify. Make a list of exactly what you want to lookup to save time when you get there. The Scottish Genealogy Library at 15 Victoria Terr.( near George IV Bridge and free) has records which may be helpful. They also sell very useful publications. My 8 days wasn't enough to squeeze out the data I wanted. Good Luck! June Loraine-Kleider