Here is a list of useful websites.
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/public-record-office-northern-ireland-proni
Public Records Office of Norther Ireland (PRONI)
This office is the repository for records of Northern Ireland.
There is a rather robust search capability in the e-catalogue, however, only a few of the records are available online.
The consultants there are very helpful. Visitors will want to take a camera or a cell phone with a document scanning software.
https://www.gov.scot/publications/literature-review-scottish-governments-scottish-connections-diaspora-work-2/documents/
Scottish Connections (diaspora)work: qualitative research
Published 7 October 2022 (70 pages)
This is a report commissioned by the Scottish Government providing insight into what a successful diaspora policy should consider and include. It is designed to assist in the development of a strategy around the Scottish Connections diaspora activity.
Key finding number four was around issues of coordination with/within the Diaspora and the need for clear ongoing links to the homeland, in which the diaspora and Scotland were partners.
https://www.anesfhs.org.uk/guest-home
Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society
Located on King St. Aberdeen. Provides research services and has numerous databases and publications. the LGDF is a member.
https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/
Scotlands People
A website for searching for People and places in Scotland. The search capability is free. However, the database uses a credit system to pay for viewing and downloading documents.documents