Welcome to Celtic Meanderings.
What part of your past still calls to you?
Maybe it’s a place you’ve never been but somehow feel connected to.
Maybe it’s a surname that shows up again and again in your family tree.
Maybe it’s an old photograph, a story passed down, or a quiet walk through a cemetery.
Ancestral Travel
Traveling to the places our ancestors once called home can create a connection that goes beyond records and research. Here you’ll find inspiration and guidance for exploring the Celtic Nations and walking in the footsteps of the past.
Family History
Genealogy is more than names and dates. it’s the story of how we came to be. here, you’ll find research tips, historical context, and ideas for discovering the lives behind the records.
cemeteries and memory
Cemeteries are places of history, memory, and connection. they tell the quiet stories of the people who came before us and remind us that we are part of something larger than ourselves.
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First Footing: The Celtic Threshold Tradition That Welcomes the New Year
First Footing: The Celtic Threshold Tradition That Welcomes the New Year The turning of the year has always been a liminal moment in the Celtic world. It is neither one thing nor another, but a narrow crossing between what has been and what is about to arrive. In Scotland, this moment is marked by a […]
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The Celtic Winter Solstice: Remembering the Sun, Honoring the Ancestors
The Celtic Winter Solstice: Remembering the Sun, Honoring the Ancestors Winter beautifully transforms our surroundings into a serene pause. As the last leaves flutter down and the chill embraces us, the sky seems to draw nearer. For our Celtic ancestors, this season wasn’t just a transition; it was a profound moment filled with memory and […]
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Follow the Compass Home: Why the Isle of Man Calls to the Soul
Follow The Compass Home: Why the Isle of Man Calls to the Soul Where Identity Meets the Horizon For those of us on an ancestral journey, search isn’t just about names and dates. It’s about finding the fixed point of our own identity, the place where our story truly begins. If you feel a compelling […]
