Your Hebridean Roots,
Bound in a Book
Timeless. Personal. Preserved.
We Are Not Just Scottish — We Are Hebridean
We share more than a place on the map — we share blood. Our DNA proves what our stories have long told us: we are one vast, extended family, bound by the rugged beauty of the Hebrides and a heritage that refuses to fade. We carry the same surnames, descend from the same ancestors, speak the same ancient tongue, and belong to communities shaped by land, sea, and spirit. From the crofting villages of the Isle of Lewis to the scattered communities of the New World, we are still connected — cousins across time and ocean. Ours is not just a Scottish story. It’s a Hebridean story — deep-rooted, resilient, and ready to be preserved for generations to come.
Preserve the Past. Share the Story. Leave a Legacy.
We offer expert design, layout, and one-on-one support to help turn your family research into a beautifully finished book. Whether you're just starting out or nearly done, we’ll guide you through the final steps with care and creativity.
This isn’t just another genealogy service — it’s a partnership rooted in a deep respect for Hebridean heritage. Let us help you preserve your story the way it deserves to be told.
Organize. Design. Print+
🧬 1. Organizing Your Tree
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Turning fragmented research into a structured, story-driven narrative
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Sorting by surname, village, or migration line
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Familiarity with local naming conventions and cultural nuances
🖋️ 2. Writing & Editorial Services
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Full or partial writing services based on your material
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Editing for clarity, tone, and historical accuracy
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Fact-checking against church records, croft rolls, and oral histories
🎨 3. Book Design & Layout
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Clean, professional interior design and formatting
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Inclusion of family trees, DNA charts, timelines, and visuals
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Custom covers inspired by Hebridean culture or family crests
🗂️ 4. Visual Archiving & Image Enhancement
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Photo scanning, retouching, and colour restoration available
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Access to a private archive of Lewis photos, maps, and gravestone images
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Integration of documents, clippings, and vintage materials into your book
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Caption writing and visual storytelling
📚 5. Cultural Enrichment & Storytelling
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Inclusion of folk tales, local legends, and oral histories from your ancestral area
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Tailored cultural context to bring your family's journey to life
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Guidance on blending folklore and fact to preserve voice and memory
📦 6. Publishing & Printing Guidance
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Assistance with professional printing or private family-only editions
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Options for hardcover, softcover, or digital publishing
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ISBN, copyright, and layout export assistance
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Market your book to distant family
Our Book designs*
🎨 Your Book. Your Style. Your Story.
*Our custom book designs are as unique as your family history — there are no limits when it comes to creativity. Whether your vision leans toward vintage, modern, minimalist, Celtic, art deco, or new age, we’ll help bring it to life.
You set the tone.
Want to feature the oldest known photo of your great-grandparents on the cover? Or maybe a recent photo of a beloved grandchild? Perhaps a powerful image of the Callanish Stones, your family home in Lewis, or a crofting village from long ago?
We’ll design a cover that reflects your story — with meaning, beauty, and lasting impact.
From fonts and layout to imagery and symbolism, every detail is chosen with care to honour your Hebridean legacy.
Our Process:
Creating Your Family Tree Book
📘 Flexible Formats for Every Need
Whether you're preparing a small run of coil or wire-bound books for a family reunion or mailing copies to faraway cousins, we offer options tailored to your needs. These flexible formats are also ideal if you're still actively researching and not quite ready to commit to a finalized, softcover edition.
✍️ It Starts with a Simple Questionnaire
You’ll receive a straightforward questionnaire to get us started. Or, if you prefer, you can simply tell us what you want — no forms required. Whether you have 30 pages of genealogy or a full 100-page family history with photos and chaptered stories, we can bring it to life.
🤝 As Hands-On (or Hands-Off) as You Like
Some clients love being involved in every detail, while others prefer to keep things simple. If you'd rather leave the layout and decisions to us, we can handle everything with minimal contact — just a few approval emails at key stages. From the start, you choose how much input you want. We’ll never overwhelm you with too many choices — just a few focused options at each step to make it easy.
🧠 Smart Editing with ChatGPT
To ensure your story reads clearly and professionally, we use AI-powered editing tools like ChatGPT to help refine grammar, spelling, and flow. If we hit gaps in the narrative, we can suggest ways to fill them in — or offer phrasing that brings your family's voice to life.
⏳ Your Timeline, Your Pace
We work on your schedule.
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Quick Project: A 30-page coil-bound book focusing on ancestors to present-day generations can be completed in as little as 2 weeks.
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Full-Length Book: A 100+ page hardcover with photos, stories, and chapters typically takes 30 days minimum.
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In a hurry? Rush services are available — we can move your book to the top of the queue if needed.
🧾 Family Tree Book Packages & Pricing*
Researcher’s Edition
What’s Included
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30 - 60 pages
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Coil-bound
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Cover Design Custom
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Clean family tree layout
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Names & dates only
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Short Bios and Notes
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Limited Photos
Ideal for in-progress research
estimate time ~2 weeks
Digital Archives
PDF formatted or eBook version (up to 60-100 pages)
Print-ready/editable format
Includes light layout & formatting
Ancestral Keepsake
What’s Included
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60 - 100 pages
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Softcover, Coil/wire-bound
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Cover Design Custom
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Clean family tree layout
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Names & dates only
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Bios, Notes and stories
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Photos, Maps, with editing
Family reunions and gifts
estimate time 3 - 6 weeks
Rush Services
Delivered up to 5 business days faster
Priority queue placement — we move your book to the front
Legacy Volume
What’s Included
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100+ pages
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Soft/hardcover, wire-bound
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Cover Design Custom
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Chapters, Index, TOC
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Multiple Tree Layouts
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Stories, Notes, Bios
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Unlimited Photos, Maps
Premium book for the next generation
estimate time 3-8 weeks
Add-Ons & Extras
Extra 10 pages (+$50)
additional Photo restoration, extra revisions, chapter writing
📌 Please Note:
*All package prices are estimates based on average project scope. Final costs may vary depending on your individual project needs, including:
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Custom layouts, charts, and design elements
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Volume of photo scanning, restoration, or retouching
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Writing, editing, and number of revisions
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Additional research hours beyond your selected package
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Client response time, material delays (e.g., waiting on photos or family stories), or late submissions
We'll always communicate clearly throughout the process and provide updates if adjustments are needed. You’re welcome to request a quote or consultation before committing to any package.
Technical details and tools
Book Layouts
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Cover deign
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Table of contents/Index
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Chapters - Chronology order
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Notes/citations
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Photo and Maps
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Traditional family chart
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DNA results and mystery
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ISBN
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We welcome examples for inspiration
Book Printing In-house
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Coil/Wire Bound - unlimited Print run and delivery
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Perfectbound (limited to Samples) small print run
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Stapled (up to 50 pages) - unlimited Print run and delivery
Design/Editing tools
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Adobe InDesign (industry Standard)
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Photoshop/Illustrator/PDF
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AI Assist - ChatGPT/Midjourney
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MyHeritage photo restoration
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EPSON wide format Scanner
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HP Enterprise Colour laser
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Pre-formatted templates
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Stock Photos & MAPS
Book Printing Professional
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Professional Services*: Ingram, KDP, Print on demand, Blurb, Lulu
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We will submit and process for professional print run
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*Additional Cost based on how many copies and distribution
Book Formats & pages
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8.5 x 11 >300 pages (coil bound)
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5.5 x 8.5 ~100 pages (glue bound)
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6 x 9 ~100 pages (gluebound)
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Colour & Black/White
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PDF/Epub (included)
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30 Page minimum
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Custom sizes available upon request
Timelines
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30-60 pages 2 weeks
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100 + pages 3-6 weeks
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Photo repairs, multiple edits, revisions, communication delays, will disrupt the given weeks.
