The Top British Genealogy Websites
Rule, Britannia (research)! Discover your English and Welsh ancestors’ records in these must-search British genealogy websites.
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Mad for Plaid: Does My Family Have a Tartan?
Does your Scottish heritage come with a tartan? Learn how to identify tartans associated with your ancestry.
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Quick Guide to ScotlandsPeople Premium
Scotland's official government source for genealogical data online holds 50 million records for tracing your Scottish roots.
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Finding and Using Scottish Civil Records for Genealogy Premium
Your Scottish ancestors left behind a trail of records in their home country. Here's how you can use Scottish civil records for genealogy research.
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Understanding Scottish Clans Premium
Many people get interested in their Scottish roots through family stories about their clan or tartan. But what are Scottish clans? Here's what you need to know.
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Scottish Genealogy Research Toolkit Premium
Trace your kin with the genealogy websites and books in this Scottish research toolkit.
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A Map of Historical Scottish Counties
If your ancestors hail from the rolling hills and mysterious lochs of Scotland, this Scottish counties map will help you find them.
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Two Key Tips for Discovering Scottish Ancestry Premium
When researching your Scottish family history and ancestral home, knowing these two pieces of information is crucial, and here's why.
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Can You Claim a Coat of Arms Based on Your Last Name?
Should you hang up your family coat of arms - or show it off? We’ll untangle the myths of heraldry and help you start discovering your armigerous ancestry.
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Genealogy Q&A: Explaining Scotch, Scottish and Scots-Irish
Not certain what Scots-Irish really means? Get expert answers on the proper terminology when referring to your Scots-Irish ancestors.
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Scottish Ancestors in 1700s Carolina Premium
Expert answers to your genealogy questions: Searching for a kidnapped Scot in the Carolinas in the 1700s.
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