How the Scots can trace their genealogy and simultaneously relax in Scotland there is one truly unique tour operator. The company is called "Entsestral Trail." Its uniqueness lies not only in that it does not offer tours to other countries and travel routes of its customers lie only in Scotland, and not only that of a tourist group is limited to members of one family. The main thing is the thematic focus of such trips. "Entsestral Trail" organizes tours for people who would like to find their historical roots in Scotland. About this unusual tour operator tells the employee of this organization Ligat Tracy, a consultant on marketing and public relations. Peter and Lesley Gray - the owners of the company Entsestral Trail "" They can take you to the village where your ancestors lived in a church where they were married, to show the place where they worked. They can also arrange a meeting with historians and genealogists to aid you to get an idea of ??Scotland at the time "- says Ligat. "With the growing interest in genealogy of the family, these types of trips are becoming very popular," - adds a girl. Office of "Entsestral Trail is located in the county of Dumfriesshire in southwest Scotland. Firm manages a couple, Peter and Leslie Gray. The idea of ??creating this kind of business they came to a head when Peter and Lesley decided to explore their own genealogy. The process drew them so much that they decided to turn his little hobby into a job and at the same time, help others, meet a similar curiosity. "We found that explore distant places where our ancestors emigrated, it was a very difficult job, despite the fact that we know well the country! And we reflect on how it should be difficult for travelers from other countries to find such information, because, as a rule, people do not have enough to do even a vacation. " The historical aspect of Scotland is famous for its ancient history, beautiful scenery and stunning beauty of places to travel, but for some reason it has always been a place that should be avoided ... Maybe that's why many Scots in the past went to seek their destiny elsewhere. The first Scots began to emigrate to America in 1600, and in particular their mass exodus to the period of the Civil War and Jacobite rebellions. The reasons for this were very different: some of them were criminals who had expected a prison or punishment, others just in poverty and went in search of a better life in foreign lands. These days, many Scots thoughtful over from where did their ancestors came. Thanks to "Entsestral Trail" people who seek the roots of their families can get professional help and remember this trip for a lifetime. A good way to express yourself Lynn Rudberg, 65, a resident of Batavia, Illinois, began exploring his family tree in the eighties of the twentieth century. "Who knows why some of us are so interested in the fate of the ancestors, it may be some special form of expression", - says Lynn. "Whatever it was, but my attempts to identify the" my ancestors were completely unsuccessful, as their names fairly common in Scotland. If I myself was engaged, it is unlikely I would have achieved something significant. "Lynn Rudberg against the window in the tower Dramkoltran, where he once lived, one of its praprapra-grandmothers. Pay attention to the thickness of the walls. Last spring, Rudberg hired professional genealogists, and with it got some "clues" in the "trial" the search for the origins of the family of Grant. At the same time, she came across an article about the company Entsestral Trail. " "Last August I was contacted by e-mail from Leslie, and we started to develop a plan for our visit to the area where the family lived in Grant" - says Lynn. Complex calculations, "The only difficulty was to decide to spend a lot of money on travel. Of course, the costs ahead for tangible, as we had planned several times to cross the length and breadth of Scotland, having completed a trip to Edinburgh. In addition, we wanted at the end of travel stop in London for a week. " "Leslie was very patient with me. And I still could not decide. She quickly responded to the letter in the mail and was attentive to all details. But by November of last year we've just decided that we will go. I corresponded with George Grant of Glenfarklasa (distillery, which Rudberg learned thanks to its requests) and was able to meet with him during his visit to Chicago, it was again in November. Imagine my surprise when it became clear that we have with them - cousins ??"- exclaims Rudberg. Great-grandmother of Peter Gray spins a yarn on the Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides. The end of XIX century. Such trips usually cost quite expensive, but there are ways to slightly reduce the cost. Remember that the cheapest trip to Scotland will cost the off-season, from approximately 1 November to 12 December and from December 26 to March 14. In the past few years airlines offer very favorable conditions for it on the off-season. Also keep in mind that flights are cheaper on weekdays than on weekends. Winters in Scotland can be rainy and cold, but it was during the winter you can get a true representation of the life of Scots. You can see local people engaged in daily affairs, and quiet streets, tourists from invasions of tourists. In addition, many hotels in this period significantly reduced prices. If you come here after the winter holidays, you can seize the moment and buy poslerozhdestvenskih sales porcelain, wool, crystal, silver, and handmade souvenirs. It turns out, you will be to spend all the money that was saved on accommodation and flight! Start journey "So, in the last week of May 2006 we hit the road," - says Rudberg. "First of all, it is worth noting that during our entire two-week voyage to the UK we were accompanied sunny and warm weather that helped us a lot. Leslie and Jim, our driver met us at the airport in Edinburgh. First impressions were so stunning that we are constantly haunted feeling of unreality, are we really here, not a dream for us to all this a dream? Jim quickly brought us to the hotel, which is located just minutes from the famous Rue Royal Mile. Once we settled, we received a Leslie and told us about-designed its schedule journey. " Family resting in the countryside. The picture was taken in 1920. This was the final schedule of travel, as the Grey Lynn constantly advised by e-mail and tells you on what the best route to go, that trip was a success. "On the second day, she organized a walk on the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle and held for us a short tour. It was so impressive! Royal Mile, the oldest street in Edinburgh, connects the castle of Edinburgh to the Royal Palace of Holyrood, and more than the 35 historic buildings, museums, and other interesting places. On the morning of the third day of our stay, Jim took us out of the hotel and stayed with us until the end of the week. None of us felt a special desire to get used to the driving style of British drivers, so having a driver was one of the main conditions for planning your trip to Scotland. Jim was great: a good sense of direction (and humor!), Patient, and, of course, he made a great contribution to the success of our trip. In search of their roots. Lynn Rudberg from Batavia, Illinois, with her husband against the backdrop of Stirling Castle. We rushed to the north toward the homeland of the family grant. In the Highlands, we were able to meet again with George Grant, looked at the distillery, visited the church, who attended the Grants and cemetery, where rest those who have already gone to another world. " Great moments "Leslie somehow managed to get us permission to visit Linbeg, a farm, where the immigrant John Grant was born in 1816 and where he grew up. The owners come to visit this place very often, so we stayed there as long as they liked, and were in no hurry to go farther. The feeling was truly amazing. I went to the ground, where he once lived and worked my ancestors. Leslie arranged for me to meet with local genealogists, who could tell me many details about the family of Grant. We spent two nights in a cozy little inn where we were served delicious breakfasts and dinners. I kind of diet and Grace made sure to take this into account in each of the hotels where we stayed. Traveling to the south of the country, we visited the cathedral in Elgin, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Stirling Castle and the Abbey of Roslyn. We spent one night in Sterling, then went to Dumfries. My husband was able to play golf, and Leslie joined me when I visited Kirkganzon. This is a very small village. Glancing around at one glance, you can see a small stream that crosses the village, but on the other bank of the bridge - an ancient church. Again, I saw with my own eyes, where the cross, crowned and buried my ancestors. Here we met, and even drank coffee together, with his wife of the local blacksmith. Her name was Kirkpatrick. Many of her ancestors were blacksmiths. I so like this village! I think I left here a piece of my heart! Jim scuffed us on various farms, where family members lived, and later I met with a local specialist in genealogy kotoroya was my distant cousin! "Travel life" As I have said, we would have never found a small trail in the Highlands, leading to churches and farms, and could not find the remote farm in the south. Jim was great: he had the cards that he, apparently, studied every night and always know where to go. Wife tried very hard for us - went to the northern part of the province in search of hotels, farms and churches, trying to spend for the benefit of us every minute of his. Church, who attended the ancestors of Lynn, "When it came time to return to Edinburgh, it was difficult to force myself to leave. Leslie and Peter invited us to drink tea and say good-bye. I told Leslie that the only problem was a lack of time. For her it was no surprise, she confirmed: "Almost everything about this regret." A typical "black house" in the Highlands, Scotland "It was a journey of my life, that's for sure. If I had to choose again, I would once again set off here in Linberg. In fact, for me it was a miracle to be here. And if I could, I would have repeated the trip immediately! Company Entsestral Trail really done a tremendous job planning our trip. Leslie and Peter really do enjoy their work and we would advise their company to anyone. "- Summed up his story Lynn Rudberg. See also: Scottish roots, Nova Scotia: kay-lee, kilts and a tidal wave
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