We are looking into commissioning a professional genealogist to help with our research. The immediate priority is to research the Watsons of Saughton in more detail to establish whether there are any living heirs to James Watson, 10th of Saughton, his father Charles and, if that draws a blank, Charles's father James. We will also be looking for any evidence that other Watsons of Saughton before James, 10th of Saughton, were officially recognised as chief of the name in Scotland.
If you would like to donate towards the cost of this research we'd be very grateful for your donation. As described elsewhere, we are looking to formalise the society, and part of this will involve introducing a paying membership structure. Although the free-to-access website will continue to make summary information on Watson history available to all, access to the detailed research will be reserved to those who are paid-up members.
In the meantime, we will share any results from the research with those that contribute towards the cost. Those that contribute at least £25 in any calendar year will receive one year's membership for free once we do introduce a paying membership structure!
There's no obligation whatsoever, but if you are able to contribute, we'll happily accept any donation, no matter how small. We will start the research anyway, but the speed with which we are able to progress will be governed by the level of funding that we are able to raise.
Donations will be held in the account and only used for the purpose of supporting research or, if an excess accrues with time, for supporting other costs incurred by the society such as webhosting fees or membership fees for clan umbrella organisations.
You can contribute using either the Paypal button or the QR code below - both will take you to our donations page.