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Gaelic Dictionaries Online

Scottish, Irish, and Manx Gaelic dictionaries.

Glossary of Scottish terms of interest to genealogists

From the Scottish Archives Network.

Latin in Parish Records

Article by Alison U. Ring.

Scottish Handwriting

Online tutorial with scanned examples and helpful tips from the Scottish Archives Network.

Scottish Names

First names with Scottish roots.

Scottish Names Resources

Surname Navigator Scotland

Provides surname searches from multiple other web-based sources.

Surname Navigator Scotland

Provides surname searches from multiple other web-based sources.

Surname Origins New!

Surname origins maps historic surname distributions for England and Wales, Scotland, Ireland and The United States. Unlike most surname mapping sites it uses sub county/state units to create highly detailed distributions. Users submit their surname data which are then mapped for a modest fee.

The relevance of surnames in genealogy

From the Society of Genealogists (UK). Explains the history behind the taking of surnames and the difficulty of reliance on surnames in modern genealogy.

The Wedderburn Pages - Glossary

Glossary of archaic Scottish words and phrases useful for genealogical research, including terms linked to property and possessions, found in wills and testaments.

The Wedderburn Pages - Glossary

Glossary of archaic Scottish words and phrases useful for genealogical research, including terms linked to property and possessions, found in wills and testaments.