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Comment on Buccleuch Estate Records by Andrew

Andrew — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:37:22 +0000

I’m guessing that you don’t know the exact location of where he and his family lived in Roxburghshire. Quite a lot of Roxburghshire had Buccleuch estates! And its likely that a shepherd would not be named on the rentals for the estates. However there is still quite a lot that you can do to work out exactly where he came from. He has a distinctive name which would not have been that common (although Davidson is a well known Border name). He may well have named his children according to the traditional Scottish naming system which may give clues about his own parents too. I’ve messaged you separately as I’m sure that I can help you further. .

Comment on Buccleuch Estate Records by Donna Provoost

Donna Provoost — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:29:25 +0000

My great-great-grandfather was Richard Davidson (Apr 23 1794-1883). He was a shepherd on an estate of the Duke of Buccleuch in Roxboroughshire, leaving for Canada in 1832.

I am planning a trip to the area — can anyone narrow this down and advise how to get more background?

Comment on Dr Guthrie’s Schools, Edinburgh by MR JOHN POTTER

MR JOHN POTTER — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 13:22:18 +0000

In reply to Jessie Slevin. I was in Dr Guthrie's from age of 11 to 15 I was never abused by anyone

Comment on The Sturgeons of Dumfries and Galloway by Bradley Mitchell

Bradley Mitchell — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:04:38 +0000

In reply to Bradley Mitchell. I think Knowing your family history is very interesting.

Comment on The Sturgeons of Dumfries and Galloway by Bradley Mitchell

Bradley Mitchell — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:59:45 +0000

In reply to PAMELA. Sir,John Sturgeon is my 12th great grandfather in my family tree. My great grandfather is Dale Sturgeon, my mothers grandfather.

Comment on Dr Guthrie’s Schools, Edinburgh by Mike

Mike — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:11:39 +0000

In reply to Meg. Hi, I hope you are well. Do you happen to remember a wee girl called Elaine from your time there ?

Comment on Dr Guthrie’s Schools, Edinburgh by Mike

Mike — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:10:19 +0000

In reply to Meg Cowie. Hi, I hope you are well. Do you happen to remember a wee girl called Elaine from your time there ?

Comment on The Sturgeons of Dumfries and Galloway by PAMELA

PAMELA — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:51:35 +0000

In reply to Kevin sturgeon. I’m related to Robert , son of William John Sturgeon of country Down

Comment on Dr Guthrie’s Schools, Edinburgh by james ORR fotheringham

james ORR fotheringham — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:55:28 +0000

In reply to PETER Coyle SEMPLE. what was mr Thoms first name?

Comment on Dr Guthrie’s Schools, Edinburgh by Josephine Hanlon

Josephine Hanlon — Mon, 18 May 2026 17:58:07 +0000

In reply to Susan King. i was in doctor guthries girls school not a nice place yes i was treated badly ran away all the time wen caught i was put in detention and starved terible place my name is josephine hanlon im 70 just now cant remember wat year it was i was in it