Scottish ancestry

The popularity of Scotland stretches far beyond its geographical borders, fueled, in large part, by Hollywood's interest in the Scottish theme - Sean Connery (as James Bond), "Braveheart", etc. Indeed, the cultural spectrum of this part of Britain is enormous and comprises great history, music, traditional fashion, craftsmanship, signature whisky, and much much more. When in Edinburgh, you would definitely want to procure something memorable and distinctly Scottish to keep as a...

The Celtic Picts of Scotland were the original inhabitants of the area, as modern genetic research has confirmed.

For people who want to trace their family roots, one of the best places to look for clues is your surname. Every culture has a different naming convention. If you are of Scottish origin, your name may indicate what clan you belong to, your family’s trade, or your place of origin. However, your last name is just scratching the surface of your lineage in Scotland. Some of the most common surnames in Scotland’s registers actually come from the same family lineage but have different spellings.

Clans of the Scottish Highlands. Illustrated by appropriate figures, displaying their dress, arms, tartans, armorial insignia.

DNA tests undertaken by the University of Strathclyde, proved a businessman is in the family line of King Robert III, who reigned from 1390 until his death in 1406.

Clans of the Scottish Highlands. Illustrated by appropriate figures, displaying their dress, arms, tartans, armorial insignia.

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Discover all about the Scottish Clans and Families history, symbols, organisation, and territories on the map. Read more about the clan system!

I often get asked "Is my surname Irish or Scottish." Do read on and we'll help you discover where your surname evolved from.