I know some of you are, like me, heading for the UK in the near future for some family history research. Good to know that the Brits have brought forward the date for Australian, USA and Canadian Passport holders to use the e-gates instead of joining the long immigration queues. This is a blessing after spending 24 hours (or more) to get to the UK. Read more here at Australian Business Traveller. I also discovered Australians are also able to use the e-Gates at Rome's interna

Did you know that in Scotland in the 19th and into the 20th century, a child's mother could apply to the Sheriff's Court for assistance in forcing the father to take financial responsibility for their illegitimate offspring? Read on to discover more about these records and where to access a handy index which is online and free. What are the Sheriff's Courts? According to the National Records of Scotland, the Sheriff's Courts are often overlooked, yet they are second in impor