The Association of Scottish Genealogists & Researchers in Archives

Established 1981

The Association of Scottish Genealogists and Researchers in Archives (ASGRA) is the only accrediting body for professional genealogists in Scotland.

Our organisation promotes the highest standards in the profession of genealogy and historical research.

Members have undergone rigorous assessment before being accepted as full members of the association.

Our members undertake research for family and local historians, authors, business organisations and legal firms. By contacting any one of our members, you will be assured of a helpful response and a high standard of work.

Our Researchers

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Ruth R Bertram PgDip

Yew Tree Genealogy

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Valerie Bichener BA, PgDip

Valerie Bichener

Haddington

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Janet M Bishop FSGRA, AGRA, FSAScot

Genealogy Scotland

Dunfermline

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Elizabeth P Cunningham PgDip

Research You

Kirkcaldy

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Richard Forty MA, PgDip, PhD

Richard Forty

Aberdeen

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Chris Halliday MA(Hons), MSc, MFGDP, FSAScot

Scotlands Genealogy

Grantown-on-Spey

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Margaret Hubble FSAScot

Your Scottish Family Tree

Bathgate

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Kate Keter MSc

Family Tree Tales

Linlithgow

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Lorna E Kinnaird PgDip, FSAScot

Dunedin Links Genealogy

Edinburgh

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Ian Leith BA, ALA

Baseline Research Ltd

Wick

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Shirley Obrzud PgCert, FSAScot

Gengenie Research

East Lothian

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Janice Smith MLitt

Roslin Roots

Midlothian

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Sarah Smith MA, PgDip, MLitt

Unlock Your Past

Perth & Kinross

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Val Wilson MSc

Treetops

Edinburgh and Lothians

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Alexander Wood BA (Hons), MLitt, MEd, MSc

Alex Wood

West Lothian

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Bruce B Bishop FSAScot

Scottish Genealogical Research and J&B Bishop Publishing

Associate

Kirkcaldy

Linda Kerr BA, PgDip

Associate

Glasgow

Ian F Marson, FSGRA Fellowship

GenealogyUK

Associate

Edinburgh

John McGee

Wheech Scottish Ancestry Services

Associate

East Dunbartonshire

Kirsty F Wilkinson MSc

Associate

Glasgow

Lisa Grady

Probationer

Laurie Mackinnon

Probationer

Monica Milton

Probationer

Susan Taylor

Probationer

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New online CPD course for professional genealogists goes live!

Following a successful pilot in late 2024, Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies are delighted to open registration for a new online professional development course: Effective Listening and Self-Care for Genealogists, starting in July…

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Becoming a Probationer with ASGRA

Becoming a Probationer with ASGRA Why Becoming a Probationer with ASGRA is a Brilliant Move for Aspiring Genealogists If you’ve ever experienced the exhilaration of unearthing a centuries-old record or tracing a family line back through…

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Alex Wood, fundraising for Colostomy UK

ASGRA member Alex Wood will be running his 250th park run at Auldcathie, West Lothian, on Saturday, April 26. This is an incredible achievement for Alex, aged 74, who was diagnosed with cancer 13 years ago and required a colostomy procedure…

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2 Jul 2025

Tuesday 24 June, ASGRA members enjoyed an engaging and informative talk by fellow member Richard Forty on Accounting for Sole Traders. httpa://www.asgra.co.uk/trader-accounting-talk-by-richard-forty

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