I trace my ancestry easil back into the 1600's in Nairn, Nairnshire, Scotland. It's simple for me, as I am the first of my line to be born outside the villiage. All my male ancestors were fishermen (Trawlers)and sailed the Artic, North Sea and Atlantic coasts of Scotland. It is possible that one or two may have gone to Ireland, or Canada, but I have no evidence of it. Our family name through many generations is Main-Hastings. Predominant Christian names are Robert, James, (I have both)and William.