Higgie & Co's Directory Of Bute 1926-1927

Uncover Your Bute Ancestors in the Roaring Twenties
Step back in time to the Isle of Bute in the 1920s with this meticulously preserved Higgie & Co's Directory. An invaluable resource for genealogists, family historians, and anyone with connections to this beautiful Scottish island, this comprehensive directory offers a unique snapshot of life on Bute between 1926-1927.

What You'll Discover Inside:
Complete Residential Listings
Alphabetical listings of householders throughout Bute
Occupations and trades of your ancestors
Precise addresses to pinpoint where your family lived
Details about family members who were heads of households
Commercial Directory
Business establishments and their proprietors
Tradespeople who served the local community
Shop owners, craftsmen, and service providers
Advertisements featuring local businesses (often with illustrations)
Official Information
Local government officials and their roles
Clergy and religious institutions
Educational establishments and staff
Medical practitioners and healthcare facilities
Law enforcement and judicial officers
Community Infrastructure
Transportation timetables and connections to mainland
Postal services and communication networks
Social organizations and clubs
Public amenities and recreational facilities
Why This Directory Is Essential for Your Research:
Bridge the Census Gap: With the 1921 census being the most recent available, this directory helps fill information gaps for the 1920s period.
Locate "Lost" Relatives: Track down family members who may have moved between census years or who don't appear in other records.
Contextualize Your Ancestors' Lives: Understand the community your ancestors lived in, their neighbors, and the local economy.
Break Through Brick Walls: Find clues when traditional records have gone cold – perhaps a relative's occupation or address change can lead to new discoveries.
Complement Other Records: Use this directory alongside birth, marriage, and death certificates to build a more complete family picture.
Historical Significance
Published during a transformative period in Scottish history, this directory captures Bute as it transitioned from Victorian values into the modern era. The island was developing as a tourist destination while maintaining its traditional industries. Your ancestors were part of this changing landscape, and their stories are preserved within these pages.

Quality and Accessibility
This faithful reproduction maintains the charm and detail of the original while ensuring clarity for modern researchers. The directory has been professionally digitized and is fully searchable, allowing you to:

Search by surname
Browse by street or area
Jump directly to specific sections
Zoom in on detailed advertisements and maps
Perfect For:
Genealogists with Bute connections
Local historians researching the area
Descendants of Scottish emigrants seeking their roots
Researchers studying 1920s Scottish social history
Anyone compiling their family tree with Scottish branches
Don't Let Your Bute Heritage Remain Hidden!
Whether you're tracing a single ancestor or mapping out an entire family branch, Higgie & Co's Directory Of Bute 1926-1927 provides the contextual details that bring your family history to life. Order your copy today and unlock the stories waiting to be discovered in your Scottish heritage.

"An indispensable resource that helped me locate my great-grandfather's blacksmith shop and discover that my great-uncle was a local councilor. This directory filled in crucial details that no other record could provide." - Margaret S., Genealogy Researcher