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Scottish Books - Genealogy

Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors

Cecil Sinclair (November 1997).

Book This guide provides an authoritative survey of the vast range of material held in the Scottish Record Office from the unique perspective of a custodian of the records.



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Scottish Roots, a Step-By-Step Guide for Ancestor-Hunters in Scotland and Elsewhere

Alwyn James (April 1982).

BookThis work tells you how to tap into the fund of information that is available in Scotland in order to track down your Scottish ancestors.



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Epitaphs and Images from Scottish Graveyards

Betty Willsher(March 1997).

BookThis is an illustrated collection of epitaphs divided into sections, such as death, resurrection, the professions and trades, eulogies and epitaphs quaint and curious.

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Clans and Tartans

Romilly Squire, George Way (March 2000).

Book CoverClans & Tartans is the ideal introduction to the rich heritage of Scotland's clan and family history.



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Tracing Your Scottish Ancestry

Kathleen Cory (April 1996).

Book CoverA guide to researching Scottish roots. Packed with information and advice on basic research techniques, essential sources, heraldry, tartans and surnames, this manual contains everything to help with a search.


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Collins Tracing Scottish Ancestors

A.R. Bigwood (February 2001).

Book Cover With an emphasis firmly on the practical, this handy little book is designed to be used as a reference guide while actually working in record offices and other repositories of genealogical information.

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Scottish Surnames

Donald Whyte (May 2000).

bookThis revised and expanded edition includes data on over 220 families, the development of surnames, a reading list and a guide for beginners in search of ancestry and family history.


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Your Scottish Ancestry, A Guide for North Americans

Sherry Irvine (November 1996).


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