Ancient Burgh Crest

Old Kirkcudbright

Glimpses into the History of an Ancient Parish & Burgh

Family History & Genealogy Records

Elizabeth Christal or Ferguson, wife of Captain James Ferguson, died in Kirkcudbright in 1918. more>>


John Houston was Borgue's postman for many years, and became famous as a weather prophet. Lived in Kirkcudbright. more>>

Peter Brown of Queensland, Australia has traced his family tree back to Alexander Brown (1735-1820) of Cumston, Parish of Twynholm, and who is buried in The Stell churchyard. website>>


Visitors to Twynholm Church will see two prominent gravestones near to the church door in remembrance of Helen - The Welsh Harper and her family who perished nearby. This is their sad story. more>>