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Ancestry.com - Beginning Scottish Research

Article by David W. Webster.

Archival Research Techniques and Skills Scheme

Online tutorial aimed at those who wish to start research work in archives in the UK.

FamilySearch Research Guidance - Research Outline - Scotland

This outstanding outline introduces records and strategies that can help you learn more about your ancestors. It explains terms associated with this state's particular genealogy research and describes the content, use, and availability of major genealogical records.

Find My Scottish Ancestors Blog

Blog all about researching Scottish genealogy with news about all things related to Scottish family history and Scottish archives.

First Steps in Family History

From the Federation of Family History Societies. This online brochure provides answers to a new researcher's first questions about family history.

Genealogy at a Glance: Scottish Genealogy Research

By David Dobson. From the special laminated "Genealogy at a Glance" series from Genealogical Publishing Company.

Getting More From the 1881 British Census on CD-ROM

Article by Mark Howells.

Guides - Scottish - The Genealogy Center - Allen County Public Library

HMSO Guidance Notes - Publishing and Copyright

For UK documents under Crown Copyright (including census & civil registration documents), the HMSO has revised its stance on enforcing their copyright. These guidelines can help genealogists understand what they may and may not do with UK Crown Copyrighted information without prior approval from the HMSO.

How do I trace my Scottish roots?

From the Scottish Tourist Board.

Introduction to Scottish Family History

Monumental Inscriptions as Genealogy Resources

Researching Ancestors from the United Kingdom

Using the LDS Family History Center Resources.

Scotch-Irish Research

From Family Tree Maker Online.

The National Archives (U.K.)

Kew, Richmond, Surrey, United Kingdom.

Tracing British Seaman & Their Ships

Tracing your Scottish Ancestry

University of Strathclyde - Genealogical Studies Postgraduate Programme

The programme is an intensive practitioner-led, university accredited qualification in genealogical studies, offered entirely online. Qualifications available are the Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic and Heraldic Studies.