Genealogy Websites

The official heraldic authority for Scotland, with the power to prosecute anyone who uses unauthorised Arms. Defines a clan, explains appointment of Chiefs and rights to insignia and tartans.

Contains information for each county, including the location of archives and libraries, cemeteries and local history.

Provides LDS reference tables for 1841 thru to 1891 Census, and birth, death and marriage index, parish number list, exchange rate information and a relationship chart.

Index of Scottish Wills and testaments from 1500-1875. Copies of documents provided for a fee.

Voluntary project listing county and local resources, mailing lists and archives.

Providing genealogists with a free resource for sharing information about details contained on civil and parish registrations. Includes a database of births, deaths, marriages, baptisms, burials and banns.

Local history of NE Scotland including Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire, provides stories, photos, gravestone pictures, family history and other assorted information.

Information on locations associated with several names plus a list of names from the raising of the Argyllshire Highlanders Regiment at Stirling Castle in 1794.

Offers links and advice with regards genealogy.

Offers advice on archives, document salvage, has a list of articles, and contact information.

Offers details of services, contacts, and references.

Offers monumental inscriptions from across Scotland on searchable CDs. Includes index of content and on-line ordering.

Department of the devolved Scottish administration responsible for the registration of births, marriages, deaths, divorces and adoptions, and the census.

Information on people form Ayrshire; offers guestbook and surname check.