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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... Tuesday, March 31, 2009Newsletter - by WebmasterVolume 1, issue 9 of our newsletter is published today and available to BSD Family History Society members for download from the website. This issue is 6 pages and is a 1.12MB PDF file. Tuesday, March 17, 2009Homecoming Events - by WebmasterThe events happening throughout the year to celebrate Homecoming are now available on www.homecoming-bute.org.uk. We will list details of any other events happening on the island which may be of interest to visitors. For more information about any of them, drop us an email or give us a call on 01700 500151. Thursday, March 12, 2009Website Forums - by WebmasterIn recent weeks we have been plagued by having spam robots attacking our forums and leaving spam messages and empty 'fake' messages. We have therefore added a username and password to the forums which will have to be entered before you can even SEE the forums. This has been made available to all existing forum members, but if you are new to our website and would like to have access to the forums, drop us a quick email and we will let you have the access details. Apologies for having to add this extra security but trying to remove the nonsense and delete the spam users has become a daily chore for 2 people. This is a stopgap measure and we will be addressing the issue more thoroughly in a few weeks time. Sunday, February 22, 2009Gaberlunzie Homecoming Concert - by WebmasterWe will shortly be listing the events taking place on the island to celebrate Year of Homecoming. One of the these is a Homecoming concert by the very popular Scottish duo Gaberlunzie on Saturday 16th May. The venue is the Banquetting Hall at Rothesay Castle and it proves to be a memorable night....great Scottish music in a splendid setting. Numbers are however strictly limited to 60, so if you wish tickets for this event please email us to note your interest. Tickets will be £12, which will include wine and/or a dram. Hope you can come and join us! Thursday, August 28, 2008Homecoming Scotland 2009 - by WebmasterIn 2009 Scotland will host its first ever Homecoming year which has been created and timed to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet. A country-wide programme of exciting events and activities will celebrate some of Scotland's great contributions to the world: Burns himself, Whisky, Golf, Great Scottish Minds & Innovations and of course our Scottish Ancestry. Retracing the footsteps of your ancestors will not only bring the past to life, it will also make your homecoming the most dynamic and exciting experience of your life. 2009 will be a special year with many special events focussing on Scottish ancestry, traditions and culture. We at Bute Sons and Daughters will be hosting our own events to celebrate Homecoming, so if you have always promised yourself a visit to the island of your ancestors, now is the time to make your ancestral journey. Sons and Daughters of Bute - help us celebrate the Year of Homecoming.....come home to your heritage and your roots during 2009! Sign up for our Homecoming Mailing List so that we can keep you advised of events. If there is anything you would particularly like us to offer, within reason, of course, then use the contact page to tell us your ideas!
Monday, August 11, 2008New Article - by WebmasterA new article about the Rev. Professor John Gillies, M.A., B.D. 1870 - 1952 has been added to the 'People and Places' section.    |
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