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Skeletons in the Closet

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About Us

Where the idea came from

My interest in Genealogy was peaked when I moved from Scotland to Canada and people kept asking me about my Scottish heritage and family.  With the help and invaluable input from my Aunty Joyce, I was able to make a great start to the paternal side of my family and thanks to the information now available on the Internet, my job as family historian is much easier.  


I found that doing my Family Research made me really happy, so have taken the plunge and started doing some genealogy courses to become certified in genealogy and start my own Family Research company, specialising in Scottish genealogy.  My background in Business Analysis and Project Management helps keep me focused and organised!


Due to some of the surprises that have popped up when digging, the name Skeletons in the Closet seemed appropriate!

Who We Are

Right now,  Skeletons in the Closet consists of me,  Wilma Nicholson (nee Rankine), although I do have plenty unofficial help from my family and encouragement from my friends. 


My wee family is made up of my hubby Dave and our 2 wee Westies, Molly and Hamish.  


Our Logo's

We wanted something whimsical to reflect the name of the company 'Skeletons in the Closet' and also to show that our specialty is Scottish ancestry. We went to a company in Yellowknife, NT, Canada (where we used to live) to help us with the design and instead of one, they came up with three!  We are absolutely delighted with the outcome.  Thank you Sylvia and the team at Signed YK!


Oh and did you wonder about the little rodent?  He represents Hamish Hamsterheid of Hamsterheid Productions, the company that Skeletons in the Closet lives under!

Genealogy Society Memberships

Why Join Genealogy Societies?

Genealogy Societies are organisations that allow you to network with others who love genealogy and family history, to build our skills through collaboration, courses and conferences and provides access to records and information not readily available to the general public.


I have become a member of the following Societies to help me (and you!) in my Family Research.

Scottish Genealogy Society

The objective of the Scottish Genealogy Society is to advance education and lifelong learning by promoting the study of Scottish family history and genealogy.

West Lothian Family History Society

This Society was formed in November 2000 to assist those researching family history and genealogy throughout the county of Wet Lothian.

Glasgow and West of Scotland Family History Society

In 1977, a newspaper advert invited interested parties to come to a meeting with a view to forming a new Society to “promote the study of family history in Glasgow and the west of Scotland” and the Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History was founded as a Charity run by a Council of volunteers.

Meet the Team

Wilma

Ghillie - Wilma's Assistant

Wilma

Me!  I'm Scottish but have lived in Canada to be with Dave when I was 27 (we met in Edinburgh.)  W were married in Yellowknife in 1987 and moved to Victoria BC in 2009.

Dave

Ghillie - Wilma's Assistant

Wilma

My hubby Dave. He was born in Vancouver, moved to Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories when he was a kid. then to Scotland when he was 13.   He picks up the slack when I'm working, running my errands for me.  He's also an amazing photographer.

Ghillie - Wilma's Assistant

Ghillie - Wilma's Assistant

Ghillie - Wilma's Assistant

Ghillie is the newest member of the team.  His name is Gaelic for man-servant, and this is essentially what his role entails.  The Ghillie is your personal assistant while you are fishing!  So, while I ‘fish’ for your relatives, Ghillie will be right by my side helping out. 

Miss Molly

Miss Molly

Ghillie - Wilma's Assistant

Our special girl  Molly.  She has severe skin issues, diabetes and is 98% blind.  She almost never complains and is a super sweet wee lassie.  She has been known to reprimand Hamish quite fiercely but she always lays on guard outside his crate at night till he falls asleep.

Hamish

Miss Molly

Hamish

Hamish Hamsterheid (named after our company Hamsterheid Productions!).  He's a live-wire and keeps us all on his toes with his energy and antics.  His favourite pastime after barking is snuggling with us. 

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