Scottish Genealogy
Scottish Genealogy by Bruce Durie is a fully revised and updated fourth edition published by History Press Limited in 2017. This comprehensive guide spans 364 pages and is written in English, offering readers a detailed approach to tracing family history in Scotland. The book is grounded in established genealogical practices and aims to utilize Scotland’s extensive and well-preserved records, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring their Scottish ancestry.
In this edition, readers will find insights into various aspects of genealogy, including DNA, palaeography, and the complexities of clans, families, and tartans. Bruce Durie presents a thorough examination of both physical and electronic sources, encouraging researchers to look beyond traditional records such as births, marriages, and deaths. The book also includes a new chapter on DNA and genetic genealogy, providing a modern perspective on family history research. With comparisons to records in England, Ireland, and beyond, this guide serves as an informative resource for the 28 million individuals worldwide who claim Scottish ancestry.
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THIS fully revised and updated fourth edition of Scottish Genealogy is a comprehensive guide to tracing your family history in Scotland. Written by one of the most authoritative figures on the subject, the work is based on established genealogical practice and is designed to exploit the rich resources that Scotland has to offer. After all, this country has possibly the most complete and best-kept set of records and other documents in the world. Addressing the questions of DNA, palaeography and the vexed issues of clans, families and tartans, and with a new chapter on DNA and genetic genealogy, Bruce Durie presents a fascinating insight into discovering Scottish ancestors. He covers both physical and electronic sources, explains how to get beyond the standard ‘births, marriages and deaths plus census’ research, and reminds the reader that there are more tools than just the internet. Comparisons are made with records in England, Ireland and elsewhere, and all of the 28 million people who claim Scottish ancestry worldwide will find something in this book to challenge and stimulate. Informative and entertaining, this new edition is the definitive reader-friendly guide to genealogy and family history in Scotland.
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