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Scotland's People is the official Scottish genealogy resource. This guide provides a brief overview of the records available and how you can combine the information they contain to find out...
You will usually find tracing a Scottish line of descent back to 1855 fairly straightforward but going beyond 1855 can be more difficult. This brief guide covers: the main records for tracing...
Search the lists of people recorded in censuses taken every 10 years in Scotland from 1841 onwards.
Mar 21, 2016 · By investigating the origins of Scotland’s common names using historical literature, we are able to map where many of Scottish surnames originate.
Permanent surnames began to be used in Scotland around the 12th century, but were initially mainly the preserve of the upper echelons of Scottish society. However, it gradually became necessary...
Archives allow you a glimpse into how your ancestors lived and what life was really like for people living in Scotland. National records are a great place to start your research as they house fundamental records relating to births, deaths and marriages across Scotland.
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These historic records are publicly available and, since 1998, anyone can access the records through the genealogical website – Scotland's People. Around 100 million individual records are available, and more records are added regularly.
