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Personal Statement
Alasdair is a Teaching Fellow and Lead Tutor in the department of Genealogical Studies within the Centre for Lifelong Learning. He has been involved in family history research for over 30 years and has a particular interest in the Scottish Highlands. He completed his MSc on Scottish baronies. He was previously employed for many years within the defense and aerospace industry.
His research interests focus on the use of DNA in genealogical research. He is currently researching the origin and linkage of male lineages in the British Isles using Y-chromosomal DNA. He also specializes in Scottish land records and palaeography. Alasdair is one of the administrator of the Scottish DNA Project and the Flemish in Scotland DNA Project.
Academic / Professional qualifications
Alasdair is a Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Teaching Interests
- Genetic genealogy
- Lineage research
- Medieval and early modern genealogy
- Scottish Clans and Families
- Other genealogical topics for the English speaking world would be considered
Education/Academic qualification
Fellow of The Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Award Date: 16 Sept 2015
Master in Science, Genealogical Studies
Award Date: 18 Nov 2011
External positions
Director Birthlink
25 Nov 2015 → …
Keywords
- Genealogy
- Family history
- DNA for genealogy
- History
- Genetic genealogy
- Research methodology
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Projects
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Declaration of Arbroath Family History Project
Holton, G. & Macdonald, A. F., 30 Nov 2020, Vowchurch, Hereford. 97 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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DNA and the Declaration of Arbroath
Holton, G. & Macdonald, A., Sept 2020, BBC Who do you think you are?, p. 27-30 4 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Activities
- 1 Invited talk
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Exploring your Scottish genealogy using Y-DNA
Alasdair F Macdonald (Speaker)
26 Oct 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk