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Secretary at East Ayrshire Gaelic Forum

Location: Stewarton, Scotland, United Kingdom 14 work roles 7 schools

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East Ayrshire Gaelic Forum

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Secretary

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Stewarton, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Chris Paton is listed as Secretary at East Ayrshire Gaelic Forum, based in Stewarton, Scotland, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at tiscali.co.uk and a matched LinkedIn profile for Chris Paton.

Chris Paton previously worked as Professional genealogist and family historian at Scotland'S Greatest Story Family History Research and Editor, APG eNews at Association Of Professional Genealogists (Apg). Chris Paton holds Cert He Gaelic With Immersion from University Of Glasgow.

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About Chris Paton

I have several transferable skills from many years of working in broadcasting and historical research, as well as from constituency case work and research for elected members of the Scottish Parliament. With an interest in Gaelic, I am currently studying for a Certificate in Higher Education in Gaelic Immersion at the University of Glasgow (until May 2025), and have raised funds for the An Lòchran Gaelic centre in Partick, Glasgow.I produce regular content for various family history magazines, and have written 22 genealogy books published in the UK & Australia. A member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, I teach short courses through Pharos Teaching and Tutoring Ltd, and have tutored on the University of Strathclyde's postgraduate certificate programme in Genealogical Studies. I currently edit the monthly eNews for the Association of Professional Genealogists as a contractor, and have regularly lectured in the UK and overseas.From 1995-2006 I worked for 12 years in the TV industry, as a researcher & producer/director of factual documentary programmes, mainly for the BBC, but also Channel 4 & STV.From Jan 2018-Jan 2019 I worked as a caseworker for Scottish Parliament representative Ruth Maguire MSP, Cunninghame South, & prior to this, from Aug 2016-Feb 2017, part-time as a researcher for Kenneth Gibson MSP, Cunninghame North. I serve on the user forum for the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland and was previously a non-remunerated director of the Scottish Archive Network Ltd for four years. From January-October 2021 I served on the Board of Directors for the Association of Professional Genealogists, and from 2021-2023 served on its International Affairs Committee. Finally, I'm married with two sons, am trained in the deadly arts of Laphroaig, and I am not afraid to use them!

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East Ayrshire Gaelic Forum

Secretary

Stewarton, GB

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Secretary

East Ayrshire Gaelic Forum

Stewarton, Gb

Professional Genealogist And Family Historian

Scotland'S Greatest Story Family History Research

Stewarton Scotland

Editor, Apg Enews

Association Of Professional Genealogists (Apg)

East Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

On a voluntary basis from January to April 2022 I edited the monthly eNews for the APG, bringing the latest news developments to the association's members. From May 2022 I have continued this role on a paid contractor basis.

Freelance Writer

Various Titles

Since 2006 I have written hundreds of articles for a variety of magazines, including Family Tree, Who Do You Think You Are?, Computeractive, British Connections, Discover Your Ancestors, Your Family Tree, Ancestors, Practical Family History, Scotland magazine, Discover my Past Scotland, Discover my Past England, Irish Roots, History Scotland, Dogs Monthly, and Official Windows Magazine. I have also written content for the local press, including the drafting of articles on behalf of elected representatives in the Scottish Parliament.Since 2007 I have written for my Scottish GENES blog at https://scottishgenes.blogspot.com, which aims to provide the latest daily news and events from the Scottish and Irish genealogical scene.

Tutor

Pharos Teaching And Tutoring Ltd

I currently tutor for the following short courses taught through Pharos Teaching and Tutoring Ltd:1) Scottish Research Online2) Scotland 1750 - 1850: Beyond the Old Parish Registers3) Researching Scottish Ancestral Crisis4) Progressing Your Irish Research Online5) Researching Irish Land Records

Case Worker

The Scottish Parliament

Constituency caseworker for Ruth Maguire MSP (Cunninghame South), based in Irvine. The role involved carrying out casework, research, and other duties, including surgeries, media and social media work.

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

Director

Scottish Archive Network Limited

Scotland

A non-remunerated role, I was appointed as one of the directors to SCAN Ltd on 17 May 2013.

May 2013 - May 2017

Researcher

The Scottish Parliament

Ayrshire, Scotland

I worked for seven months as a researcher on a part-time basis for Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame North. This involved drafting speeches, newspaper columns, leaflets and consultation responses, as well as carrying out constituency surgeries and other constituency based activities.

Aug 2016 - Feb 2017