You would want to visit bothe Striling and Falkirk to make the best of your trip. They are boyh very well equipped. Falkirk Library in Hope St, Falkirk, FK1 5AU, They hold local Census returns for 1841-1891, and OPR microfilms for all ocal parishes. The IGI for Scotland, and an Index to the Falkirk Herald on fiche. They will handle postal enquiries - Falkirk Library Support, Victoria Buildings, Queen St, Falkirk, FK2 7AF. There is also a History Research Centre at the Falkirk Museums, Callender House, Falkirk, FK1 1YR. A sort of Archives place, for valuation rolls, Electoral rolls, business & family papers and the like. Stirling Council Archives are at Unit 6, Burghmuir Estate, Stirling, FK7 7PY.They have Census reports for Kippen, Drymen, and many other local parishes. They also hold the records deposited by the Central Scotland FHS.Ther is a tip top Archivist, and many Examination rolls militia rolls Striling borough residents and trade associations etc. Stirling Libraries are at ?Corn Exchange road, Stirling, FK8 2HX. With a good range of local history material. Write to each asking for an info leaflet, and they will each do small bits of research before your visit, for very modest fees. Lots to go for. The grave stones will be old, and well worn !! Jim R Eumundi, Qld., Oz.