Higgie & Co's Directory Of Bute 1930-1931

Step back in time to the Isle of Bute on the cusp of a new era.

Imagine the year is 1930. The echoes of the Roaring Twenties are fading, and the world stands on the brink of profound change. On the beautiful Isle of Bute, life goes on. The steamers dock at Rothesay, the shopkeepers sweep their doorsteps, and families gather in homes that have stood for generations. Were your ancestors among them?

Higgie & Co's Directory is more than just a book; it's a time capsule. It’s your personal key to unlocking the world your Bute ancestors knew between the wars, offering a vivid snapshot of their lives, their community, and their daily existence. This is the essential resource you need to bridge the gap between the 1921 and 1951 censuses.

What Treasure Will You Discover Inside?
This meticulously reproduced directory is a genealogist's goldmine, packed with the details that bring family trees to life. Within its pages, you will find:

Comprehensive Residential Listings: Discover the names, occupations, and exact addresses of thousands of residents across Rothesay, Port Bannatyne, and the wider island. Find out if your great-grandfather was a fisherman in Kilchattan, a clerk in Rothesay, or a domestic servant in a grand Victorian villa.
Detailed Commercial & Trade Directories: Explore the bustling heart of Bute's economy. Find the family-run grocery store, the shipyard, the hotel where your ancestor may have worked, and the doctor who treated their ailments. This is your chance to understand the professional landscape of the time.
Official & Local Information: See the structure of the island's society with listings for council members, magistrates, school board members, church ministers, and public officials.
A Glimpse into Daily Life: Discover practical details like postal rates, ferry and train timetables, and public transport schedules. Walk the streets with your ancestors through the information that shaped their day.
Authentic Period Advertisements: Be transported by the original advertisements! From local merchants to national brands, these ads provide a fascinating and often charming insight into the products, services, and aspirations of the people of 1930s Bute.
Why This Directory is a Must-Have for Your Research:
A Crucial Census Substitute: The 1930-1931 directory is an invaluable tool for tracing family movements and confirming details in the decade-long gap between official census records.
Add Colour to Your Family Tree: Move beyond names and dates. Learn your ancestor's profession, find their neighbours (who could be relatives!), and build a rich, detailed narrative of their life.
Confirm and Corroborate: Use the directory to verify family stories, confirm addresses found in other records, and solve stubborn genealogical puzzles.
Break Down Brick Walls: Stuck on a branch of your family? Finding a previously unknown address or occupation could be the clue you need to unlock new avenues of research in parish records, wills, and newspapers.
This is an essential tool if you are:

A genealogist with family roots on the Isle of Bute.
A local or social historian researching the interwar period in Scotland.
Anyone tracing the history of a house or property on Bute.
A descendant of Bute natives seeking to connect with their heritage.
Don't just read about the past—walk its streets. Add the Higgie & Co's Directory of Bute 1930-1931 to your collection today and let the story of your family on this beautiful Scottish island unfold.