This is one of many in a series of places I plan to travel to, or have travelled to, where my ancestors lived. As one goes back in generations, the number of spaces where my ancestors lived of course increases, but there are several places that have somewhat captured the imagination for me.
My roots in Dunning were torn out when my 3x ggfather left for Perth, and then Glasgow. Still in the works on documenting the family history in this small, classically beautiful, Scottish village/town, it's all a little muddled. This makes me want to spend time here, to see if I can't feel some of the family history that was abandoned generations ago.
Dunning - when you google search it, how can you not be intrigued. A marker of sorts to the persecution of witches...Saint Serf is said to have killed a dragon there, several thousands of years of potential inhabitants, and picturesque to boot - all the elements for a proper visit in play!
undiscovered Scotland - Dunning
Dunning parish historical society and the 1841 census of Dunning residents (close to its peak thanks to weavers). Dunning standing stones from the same site.
Ancient Scotland - Dunning
The Scotsman's take on St Serf and the dragon
The Dunning Conservation Appraisal has a trove of info on the place!
...and for a bit of fun, I created a Trip on Tripadvisor for Dunning.
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