For sites pertaining to the study of family histories and specific family surnames of significance to Scotland.
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- The Court of the Lord Lyon The official heraldic authority for Scotland, with the power to prosecute anyone who uses unauthorised Arms. Defines a clan, explains appointment of Chiefs and rights to insignia and tartans.
- GENUKI: Scotland Contains information for each county, including the location of archives and libraries, cemeteries and local history.
- Queen Mary's Poor Relations Family tree from Mary Queen of Scots tracing through her better known family to her Quaker line in London, Norwich and Hampshire.
- Scottish Genealogy LDS Reference Information Provides LDS reference tables for 1841 thru to 1891 Census, and birth, death and marriage index, parish number list, exchange rate information and a relationship chart.
- Scottish Documents Index of Scottish Wills and testaments from 1500-1875. Copies of documents provided for a fee.
- ScotlandGenWeb Project Voluntary project listing county and local resources, mailing lists and archives.
- Scotland BDM Exchange Providing genealogists with a free resource for sharing information about details contained on civil and parish registrations. Includes a database of births, deaths, marriages, baptisms, burials and banns.
- NE Scotland Genealogy Local history of NE Scotland including Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire, provides stories, photos, gravestone pictures, family history and other assorted information.
- AboutScotland: Scottish Family History Information on locations associated with several names plus a list of names from the raising of the Argyllshire Highlanders Regiment at Stirling Castle in 1794.
- Scotland's People Official government source for genealogical data. Searchable database, frequently asked questions, and links to other resources.
- Happy Haggis Offers links and advice with regards genealogy.
- Scottish Family Heritage Offers advice on archives, document salvage, has a list of articles, and contact information.
- Scottish Genealogy Research Offers details of services, contacts, and references.
- Scottish Monumental Inscriptions Offers monumental inscriptions from across Scotland on searchable CDs. Includes index of content and on-line ordering.
- Cyndi's List Comprehensive collection of Scottish Genealogy research links.
- National Records of Scotland Department of the devolved Scottish administration responsible for the registration of births, marriages, deaths, divorces and adoptions, and the census.
- Ayrshireroots Information on people form Ayrshire; offers guestbook and surname check.