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Welcome to Bute Sons & Daughters 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. Project News... Monday, March 31, 2008April Newsletter Published - by WebmasterOur latest newsletter - No 5 - is published today in the members' area. Sunday, March 02, 2008Rothesay Shops in 1951 - by WebmasterA new page listing all the shops in Rothesay in 1951 has been added today to the history section, or click here. Friday, February 15, 2008New Video Clips - by WebmasterTwo new video clips have been added to the members section of the Bute Digital Archive today; the first clip is called 'King George V' and the second is 'Homecoming'. Two clips have been relocated into the free-to-view section, one about the Jazz Festival and the other is film of the vintage tractors. Finally, a brand new film clip has been added to the free-to-view area, Harbourmaster Steven Neilson describing his memory of the 1962 fire that destroyed the pier building in 1962. Wednesday, January 23, 2008Old Film Clips - by WebmasterThree new clips have been added to the members area of the digital archive today, courtesy of the Scottish Screen Archive. One from 1921, one from 1935, and one from 1956. Enjoy. Tuesday, January 01, 2008New Documents for Members - by WebmasterWell, a happy and healthy 2008 to all our website visitors, forum users, and Family History Society members. We hope 2008 will bring great progress in compiling your family history, and a lot of fun and happiness too. For our Family History Society members there are some New Year goodies in the members area today. First there are 3 new documents from Mike Morrison for the 1914-1919 period: Roll of Honour of the 4th Highland (Mountain) Brigade, A Nominal Roll of Commissioned Officers of the 4th Highland Mountain Brigade, and A Nominal Roll of the Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of the 4th Highland (Mountain) Brigade. Also published today is the fourth issue of our Family History Society newsletter, "The Islander". Our tremendous editor Jim Miller has now completed the first year of publication and every issue has not only been produced on time but has been packed with interesting and varied information. Friday, November 02, 2007New Document for Members - by WebmasterA new document listing the headstone inscriptions from the Chapel of St Mary Cemetery is now available in the members area. Inscriptions from the headstones in the graveyard at the Chapel of St Mary, Rothesay. Details have been transcribed from the publication "Bute & Arran Monumental Inscriptions", which was published by The Scottish Genealogy Society in 1997. Many of these stones are no longer standing or legible, but if any member would like us to take a photo of a particular stone, we will be pleased to do so on their behalf. Search the document by clicking on the Binoculars icon on the left of the page and enter the appropriate    |
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