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Research Your WW1 Ancestors

You Time classes, 9-16 November

(Above, Cameron Highlanders from Elgol)

Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre is running a new 2-week block of classes as part of this autumn’s You Time programme.  Join us to find out more about ancestors who fought in the First World War.

Costs for the two-week block are £11 (full price), £5.50 (60 years+), £1 (budget High Life card holders) or free for High Life Highland All Inclusive Members.

Please note this class is now fully booked.  If you would like to be put on our waiting list for future classes, call us on 01478 614078 or email [email protected].

Week 1 – Wed 9 November

10:00-12:00, Skye & Lochalsh Archive Centre

The first week’s session will be led by Graham Ross, author of the Roll of Honour for Skye and Lochalsh. Graham will introduce his work on local war memorials and sources for researching WW1 casualties.

Week 2 – Wed 16 November

10:00-12:00, Skye & Lochalsh Archive Centre

Archive staff will introduce additional sources for researching your WW1 ancestors, including those who survived the war.