BUTE SONS & DAUGHTERS
- THE ISLE OF BUTE DISCOVERY CENTRE
, VICTORIA STREET
PA20 0AH ISLE OF BUTE, WESTERN ISLES
Phone: 0141-416 3655
www.butesonsanddaughters.co.uk
Short profile:
Like much of Western & Highland Scotland the Island of Bute has witnessed the gradual depletion of its population to the current level of around 7000. Now, instead of a large island population we have a massive off-island population, many of whom still like to keep in touch with their spiritual homeland.
The Bute Sons & Daughters project aims to develop Bute's genealogy strands, not only in terms of family histories but also our local heritage. Within these pages we have compiled some interesting articles, facts and anecdotes gathered from various sources on the island, including members of Bute's population. Some of this information will stir nostalgic memories of bygone Bute and some may help budding genealogists in their quest for family roots.
Detailed description:
The Family History Society was launched in March 2007 as a means of generating some income since the original funding for the Bute Sons & Daughters project has long finished. Those who join will be immediately entitled to the following:
Access to the Genealogy section of the website (which was free during its introductory stage); Receipt of our quarterly Newsletter 'The Islander', full of fascinating information about the history and people of Bute.
Access to ALL movie clips from the digital archive.
Access to online census data. This is a new feature, launched in May 2007.
Membership of the Family History Society is £12 per annum, payable by cheque made out to Bute Sons and Daughters and sent to our address at The Discovery Centre (see below), or by PayPal, a secure method of payment via the Internet. To join, click on the 'Subscribe' button below.
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