The archives include details of French royal family members who sought refuge in Scotland after the revolution and Sherlock Homes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's family tree. Mr Salmond said: "This treasure trove of information will give Scots and homecomers an understanding of our shared history as well as an exciting opportunity to trace their family background. The interesting insights into the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the French royal refugees are only some of the stories to be discovered using this valuable resource." The archives show that in the period after the revolution in France, the French royal family were refugees in Scotland and were put up in Holyrood Palace. Full Article at Portadown Today