The length of time taken will obviously depend on the amount of research being carried out. We like to give an indication at the start of the research. For simple inquiries, eg. To locate or identify one person from the records then we will usually be able to get the results within a couple of weeks though this can vary depending on workload. Sadly there are very few records of emigrants kept in Scotland.
Most records tend to be held in the country of arrival.
This is where you should begin your search initially if your ancestor left Scotland. We prefer not to offer this service as it can be difficult and time consuming. If you have a specific need then please ask and we will advise if we can help. We try our best to provide a reference to the source document for all key pieces of information. Usually this will be a reference that can be used to call up the original document from the archive.