Helping beginners and family historians
learn, organize and research with confidence.
Every Family Has a Story
Family history is more than names and dates
It's discovering the people who came before us, understanding where we came from, and preserving those stories for future generations.
Whether you're beginning your very first family tree or trying to break through a long-standing brick wall, Skeletons in the Closet provides practical guidance, education, and support.
How We Can Help
Beginner-friendly guidance for starting your family tree with confidence
Help with understanding records, documents and evidence along the way
A careful, source-focused approach to genealogy that you can trust
Based in Canada. Rooted in Scotland. Helping Families Worldwide.
Although Skeletons in the Closet is based in Canada, our services are available to clients anywhere in the world.
I was born and raised in Scotland and still have strong family connections there. That personal connection, combined with formal genealogical training, gives me a unique understanding of Scottish family history research and the records that support it.
Whether your ancestors came from the Highlands, the Lowlands, the islands, or a small village you've only just discovered, I can help you take the next step in uncovering their story.
Today, genealogy research is no longer limited by geography. Through online archives, digital records, DNA tools, and international resources, I work with clients across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
No matter where you live, your family story can be explored from wherever you are.