British Isles: Christine Woodcock

SCGS's British Isles Interest Group welcomes speaker Christine Woodcock for a virtual lecture on Sunday, February 22, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. PST. Christine's topic will be "Breaking Through Brick Walls in Scottish Research."

About the Presentation

Scottish research can feel especially challenging, with common surnames, repeated given names, and records that don’t always behave the way we expect. This presentation explores practical strategies for overcoming the most common obstacles that stall Scottish family history research.

Participants will learn how to move beyond “brick walls” by using Scottish records more effectively, understanding historical context, and applying proven research techniques specific to Scotland. Whether your challenge lies in parish registers, naming patterns, migration, or record gaps, this talk will provide tools and approaches to help you make meaningful progress with your Scottish ancestors.

Meet Our Speaker, Christine Woodcock

Christine Woodcock is a genealogist, writer, and international speaker specializing in Scottish research. She…