ABOUT CELTIC MEANDERINGS

What part of your past still calls to you?

That question has followed me for years.

Like many people, I didn’t begin with a clear plan. I only knew that I felt drawn to the past in a way I couldn’t fully explain. Old places, old stories, and the lives of those who came before me felt important, even before I understood why.

Have you ever felt drawn to a place you’ve never been?

Have you ever wondered where your story truly begins?

For me, those questions led to genealogy and eventually to ancestral travel. What started as curiosity became something deeper — a way of understanding identity, belonging, and the threads that connect past and present.

My Story

My story was one of feeling like I never belonged anywhere. I didn’t have access to extended family. The stories I heard really didn’t make sense to me. I wanted to know more, but couldn’t ask. 

It wasn’t until I attended the Scottish Highland Games in Salado, Texas, that I discovered my maiden name is actually Scottish. That sparked something in me that was hard to pinpoint. I couldn’t get enough information about this revelation. 

Once I discovered genealogy, I realized that family history is more than research. It is a way of reconnecting with the people and places that shaped us.

Through studying family history and exploring the landscapes of the Celtic Nations, I began to see how the past continues to influence the present. The stories of our ancestors are not separate from us. They are part of who we are.

Traveling to ancestral places, walking through historic landscapes, and visiting cemeteries created a sense of connection that went far beyond records and documents. These experiences helped me understand that the past is not just something we study. It is something we carry with us.

Are You a Meanderer?

I like to call the people who gather here Meanderers. Meanderers are those who follow the winding paths of history and memory in search of connection and belonging. They are curious about the past and open to discovering how it shapes their present.

You don’t need to be an expert in genealogy or history to be a meanderer. You just need a willingness to explore and a curiosity about where your story began.

Final Thoughts

Understanding where we come from helps us understand where we belong.

Whether your journey begins with a family story, a historical record, or a place that calls to you, you are welcome here.

Every journey into the past begins with a single step.

For some of us, the past doesn’t stay in the past. It calls to us in ways we can’t always explain.

This is a place for meanderers — people drawn to ancestral travel, family history, and the stories that shape who we are. People who believe that understanding where we come from helps us discover where we belong.

You don’t need to know everything to begin.
You just need to follow what calls to you.