Scotland, Published Family Histories

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Is your family from Scotland? Discover more about your Scottish families name and history from this collection of publications. There are over 400 publications in this collection of Scottish family histories. The publications mostly date from the 19th and early 20th centuries, they include memoirs, genealogies, and clan histories. There are also publications that have been produced by emigrant families.

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Each publication is available in a PDF format. Use the previous and next buttons at the top of the page to browse through the publication. The PDF search experience can be different from searching transcribed records. Use our search tips below to get the most out of this collection.

To the left of the PDF, you will find the Transcription Box, which includes:

  • Title – the title of the publication
  • Author
  • Image number
  • Image Count
  • Country

Image number and image count – this will tell you where you are in the publication and help you to explore the publication further.