Routledge Highland Homecomings - Genealogy and Heritage Tourism

Highland Homecomings: Genealogy and Heritage Tourism in the Scottish Diaspora offers a unique look into the connection between people and their ancestral roots. As the first full-length ethnographic study of its kind, this work examines how place and territorial attachment function in a modern world defined by mobility and rootlessness. Author Paul Basu uses an interdisciplinary approach to explore the journeys made to the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The book investigates why individuals travel to these specific locations to conduct genealogical research and visit ancestral sites. By looking at the intersection of identity and geography, this study provides deep insight into the motivations behind heritage tourism. This text speaks to various academic fields, including anthropology, archaeology, history, and migration studies. It is an essential resource for those interested in Scottish studies, cultural studies, and historical geography. Readers will gain a better understanding of how the Scottish diaspora maintains a connection to their origins through physical travel and historical investigation.