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Books, Maps & Other Resources Scotland / Scottish Genealogy & History BOOK ON CD - Collectanea de Rebus Albanicis. Edited by the Iona Club. Originally published 1847. One of the most elusive of all the highland histories, Collectanea reprints many primary documents — much of the work done by William Skene, Donald Gregory, and other lions of 19th-century Scottish historical writing. Included are: Genealogies of the Highland Clans, Extracted from Ancient Gaelic Manuscripts; Documents Illustrative of the History of Clan Gregor; Documents Connected with the Succession of the Estate of William MacLeod of Dunvegan (d. 1553); Documents Illustrative of the Custom of Fosterage in the Highlands; and much more. There are extracts from the Norse sagas relating to the Highlands, as well as a wealth of family-related material. This truly is a treasure trove of much otherwise unobtainable information. 428pp.
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By: James Taylor. Originally published by J. S. Virtue & Co., London, 1899 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2006 (CD 2010) One of the great genealogical works of Scottish families, Taylor's The Great Historic Families of Scotland has been considered a cornerstone reference work since its original publication in 1889. Welcomed by those who valued high standards of genealogical research and delight in the romance of history. The narrative traces many distinguished Scottish families from their earliest recorded origins all the way up to the final decade of the 19th century. More information
BOOK - The Origin and Signification of Scottish Surnames With A Vocabulary of Christian Names By Clifford Stanley Sims. Originally published, Albany, New York, 1862 This edition by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2003 The author's surname derivations are based on localities, baptismal names, trades, offices, professions, etc. Some descriptions of surname origin are as much as a page in length...others, only a line or two. ISBN 1-894378-75-X More information
BOOK - Gazetteer Of Scotland 1882 By Rev. John Wilson. Originally published by W. & A. K. Johnston, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1882 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton 1999 (CD 2009) When this work was compiled in 1882, the Rev. John Wilson and his publishers sought to create a definitive work that "would supply a long-felt want; namley a Gazetteer of Scotland, extensive enough to embrace every Town and Village in the Country, of any importance...and yet portable in form...". To add value to the work, the compiler extracted population and other information from the 1881 Census Returns. A windfall for anyone researching 19th century Scotland for geographic, genealogical or historical interest. ISBN 1-894378-29-6 (Hardcover edition) More information
ATLAS on CD - Philip's Handy Atlas of the Counties of Scotland, 1888 By John Bartholomew Originally published by George Philip & Son, London, 1888 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton 2012 (CD) Maps are a treasure trove for family historians and researchers. This CD contains 32 full colour maps and a 34 page index to point you to the county map and coordinates to easily locate the place that you are looking for. Every county map includes a legend of all Parishes with a corresponding colour outline showing the borders of each Parish. Ideal for pointing the researcher to the Parish records (baptisms, marriages, burials etc) for the area where your family lived. More information
ATLAS on CD - Cary's New Map of England, Wales and part of Scotland, 1794 By John Cary Originally published by John Cary, London, 1794 This edition published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2009 (CD) The original pages of the 1794 Cary's atlas have been carefully digitized and archived as electonic images. View images on-screen or print for personal use. Maps can be enlarged for detailed viewing. The atlas includes a comprehensive index of English, Welsh and Scottish places as they were known in 1794 (The Scottish section includes only the most southern border area). The index provides the page number where the full-colour map appears. Easy to use. ISBN 978-1-897446-38-6 More information
BOOK - British Home Children: Their StoriesCompiled by the British Isles Family History Society of Ottawa (BIFHSGO) Published by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2010 British Home Children were those who were admitted into a Philanthropic Home, Union Workhouse or Industrial School between 1869 and 1948, from families that had suffered a great tragedy or were dysfunctional. A great many of these children were then brought to Canada where they were received into a Distributing Home for settlement as farm labourers and domestics. To commemorate The Year of the British Home Child, BIFHSGO has assembled a collection of stories prepared by the researchers about the lives of some of these these children — their ancestors — that demonstrate the strength of character, sense of purpose and good humour that enabled them to overcome adversity and contribute a positive and lasting legacy to their new country. ISBN 978-1-926797-47-2 (Softcover) More Information
BOOK - The History of Celtic Place-Names of Scotland By William J. Watson. Originally published by William Blackwood and Sons, Scotland, 1926 This facsimile reprint by Global Heritage Press, Milton, 2008 (CD 2010) This book remains the best and most comprehensive reference guide to the Celtic place-names of Scotland. This is the only hardcover edition of this classic work in print, an essential reference work for everyone interested in Scottish history and the derivations of place names throughout Scotland. A classic and durable edition that will serve as a valuable reference tool for generations. Indexed. ISBN 978-1-897446-36-2 (Hardcover) More information
BOOK - The Scotch-Irish. Two Volumes in One By Charles A. Hanna. This is the basic sourcebook on the Scotch-Irish in North America, a massive compilation of source records pertaining to the Scots who settled in the north of Ireland and their descendants in North America. The Scotch-Irish left Ulster as a result of neo-mercantilist British economic policy in the region, requirements that they pay 10% of their income to the Anglican Church, ongoing friction with their Catholic Irish neighbors, and greater economic opportunity in the New World. ISBN 1-894378-92-X More information
BOOKS on CD ROM - Dictionary of Scottish Emigrants to Canada Before Confederation (1867) Vols. 1, 2, 3 and 4 By Don Whyte. Now available on CD ROM! A unique compilation of thousands of Scottish Imigrants to Canada, taken from a wide range of primary and secondary sources. These volumes document thousands of fur traders, explorers, bankers, railway builders, politicians, farmers, teachers and journalists who came to Canada before 1867. Donald Whyte consulted numerous sources, printed and manuscript, and by extensive correspondence, gathered much information that would not otherwise have been saved for posterity. All four volumes can be purchased on a single CD ROM. A must for anyone searching for Scottish ancestors who migrated to Canada prior to 1867. More information
By David Dobson Published by Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, various dates This collection provides 36 of David Dobson's Scottish research books in two volumes. Author David Dobson has been trawling for the names of Scottish immigrants to North America for over twenty years. From original records and printed sources in Great Britain, Canada, and the United States -- in numerous full-length books and articles -- he has amassed information on Scottish immigrants to North America, the majority of whom arrived in America from the earliest colonial times up to the Revolutionary War. These CDs capture the page images of his publications, the fruit of Mr. Dobson's research is available in a nano-second, and at a fraction of the cost of the original books. See "More Information" for a list of books on each CD. ISBN: 9780806397467 (vol 1); ISBN: 9780806398907 (vol 2) More information
BOOK - Researching Scottish Family History
By Chris Paton Published by The Family History Partnership, Lancashire, UK, 2010 Researching Scottish Family History is a detailed introductory guide to those wishing to explore their Caledonian roots. Filled with handy tips throughout, the book also provides many useful contextual asides on various aspects of Scottish history relevant to your ancestral pursuit – why are there no bishops’ transcripts for Scotland, for example, and how do you prove whether your ancestor really was a Jacobite soldier? Completing the book are handy appendices listing the contact details of all Scottish based county archives, family history societies and comainn eachdraidh, making this an absolute essential for your personal genealogical library. 120 pages. ISBN 978-1-906280-22-2 (Softcover) More information
BOOK - Discover Scottish Church Records By Chris Paton Published by Unlock the Past, Australia, 2011 In this detailed guide, family historian Chris Paton explores the history and records of the various churches in Scotland prior to 1855, the year in which civil registration commenced within the country. He describes the theological changes imposed by the Reformation of 1560, the nature of the state's battles with the Kirk, and the Kirk's subsequent battles within itself. Most importantly, he also discusses the nature of the records generated by the various Scottish churches, how to interpret them, and above all else, how to find them. 80 pages. ISBN 978-0-9808746-7-9 (Softcover) More information
BOOK - Scottish Family History On The Web - Third Edition
By Stuart A. Raymond Published by The Family History Partnership, Lancashire, UK, 2010 Despite the fact that there are thousands of genealogical web-sites worth visiting, the means for finding particular relevant sites are very poor; search engines frequently list dozens of irelevant sites, but not the ones you require. This thoroughly revised edition lists the most important genealogical sites on the web for researching your Scottish ancestors. Lists more than 1700 websites covering 200 subjects regarding researching Scottish family history using worthwhile resources found on the internet. 96 pages. ISBN 978-1-906280-21-5 (Softcover) More information
RESEARCH AID - Scottish Genealogy ResearchBy: David Dobson Published by Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, 2011 David Dobson brings his expertise to bear in a shrewd distillation of facts about Scottish genealogical research. Because there are so many people of Scottish descent worldwide, he uses emigration history as a jumping off point, from there proceeding to tackle the immense body of unique Scottish records which includes Old Parish Records of the Church of Scotland; post-1854 statutory records of births, marriages, and deaths; and census returns from 1841 to 1901. These may be the best four pages you’ll ever read on Scottish genealogy, and you can read them at a glance and with absolute confidence that your research is pointed in the right direction. ISBN 9780806318738 More information
BOOK - Tracing Your Scottish Family History By Anthony Adolph Whether you have some idea of how and where your Scottish ancestors lived or at a total loss about how to start your search, renowned genealogist Anthony Adolf shows you how to unravel your Scottish family history generation by generation and how to unlock your search when the trail goes cold. Peppering his text are compelling, humorous and often moving stories that illustrate what others have discovered in their journey. ISBN: 9781554074527 (Softcover) More information
BOOK - The Phillimore ATLAS and INDEX of Parish Registers, 3rd edition by Cecil Humphery-Smith The atlas is the classic reference work for family history. Contains maps of the counties split into parishes and ecclesiastical divisions. Also contains lists of the availability of the parish registers for each county in Scotland, England and Wales. This is worth the money for the maps alone. Anyone without expert knowledge of each county they are researching in would be advised to have this title on their bookshelves. More information
MAPS (on paper) - Parish Maps of the Counties of Great Britain (England, SCOTLAND, Wales & Islands) By The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies These are individual copies of those maps incorporated into the Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers. The maps in this series cover every county of England, Wales and Scotland giving the name of each parish, showing parochial boundaries, probate jurisdiction in colour and dates of commencement of registers. Uniform size 17" x 14". Click here to choose a parish map. 
BOOK - Highlander: The History of The Legendary Highland Soldier
By Tim Newark Published by Constable, London, UK, 2009 ‘Highlander’ (Constable) is the first book to tell the complete story of how the Highlander rose from humble roots in the mountains of Scotland to become a dynamic figure of universal appeal. It tells the story through the words of the soldiers themselves, from their diaries, letters and journals—uncovered from the archives of Highland regiments in Scotland and around the world. Sometimes the stories reveal shocking truths long buried. Above all, this is not just a Scots story—but a world story. English, Irish, Welsh, Canadians, Australians, South Africans, and Americans have all served as Highlanders. ISBN 9781602399518 (Hardcover) More information
BOOK - Scots Kith and Kin, A Guide to the Clans and Surnames of Scotland - New Edition By Collins Guides Listing 4.000 Scottish family names and their clan affiliations, this guide gives information on where and when particular surnames originated, the clan to which they belong and its history, other related surnames and the correct tartan to wear. This book also includes a fold-out colour map of Scotland showing the homelands of the clans and illustrating significant events on Scottish History. ISBN 978-0-00-727328-7 (softcover) More information
BOOK - The Highland ClearancesBy Eric Richards Published by Birlinn Ltd, Edinburgh, 2008 This is the first fully documented study for many years of one of Scotland’s most emotive subjects. It traces the origins of the Clearances from the eighteenth century to their culmination in the crofting legislation of the 1880s, showing how the process of clearance was part of a wider European movement of rural depopulation. Eric Richards describes the appalling conditions and treatment suffered by the Highland people, yet at the same time illustrates how difficult the choices were that faced even the most benevolent landlords in the face of rapid economic change. ISBN 978184158542 0 (Softcover) More information
BOOK - On The Crofters' TrailBy David Craig Published by Birlinn Ltd, Edinburgh, 2010 (Edition) In the Clearances of the 19th century, crofts - once the mainstay of Highland life in Scotland - were swept away as the land was put over to sheep grazing. Many of the people of the Highlands and islands of Scotland were forced from their homes by landowners in the Clearances. Some fled to Nova Scotia and beyond. David Craig sets out to discover how many of their stories survive in the memories of their descendants. He travels through 21 islands in Scotland and Canada, many thousands of miles of moor and glen, and presents the words of men and women of both countries as they recount the suffering of their forbears. ISBN 978-1-84158-801-8 (Softcover) More information
BOOK - Ross and Cromarty [Scotland], A Historical Guide. By David Alston. Ross and Cromarty, A Historical Guide is a history of Ross and Cromarty in the northern Highlands of Scotland: a vast region of outstanding natural beauty. A unique combination of illustrated guidebook and engrossing narrative, this is a chronological history of Ross and Cromarty, from prihistoric times to the industrial age, including maps and site plans of the district. More information 
BOOK - The Quarriers Story, One Man's Vision Which Gave Over 40,000 Children a New LifeBy Anna Magnusson This book, by Anna Magnusson, chronicles the history of Quarriers from its earliest days as a refuge for thousands of destitute children in Victorian Scotland through to becoming one of the 21 st century’s leading social care charities. It tells the inspiring story of how the vision and determination of one man – William Quarrier – created a legacy which continues to serve the people of Scotland to this day. More Information
MAPS (on paper) - County Maps of Scotland 1881 These maps are black and white reproductions of Scottish county political maps from 1881, printed on 8.5" X 11" cream coloured paper. Ideal for including in your family history binders. Click here to find the map you need 
BOOK - Lothian, A Historical Guide [Scotland]By Mark Collard. The Lothian region of Scotland is situated in the south-east of the country, its boundaries marked by the Lammermuir hills, the North Sea and the Firth of Forth. The wealth of fertile soil and mineral deposits in this area ensured its national importance from very early times. With entries covering the Mesolithic Period, through the impact of the Celts, the Romans, and the Picts, the the medieval and industrial ages, this book details the abundance of superb archaeological remains and places of great historical interest to be found in this ever popular area. ISBN: 9781874744450 More information
BOOK - Lochaber, A Historical Guide [Scotland]By Paula Martin. A unique combination of illustrated guidebook and engrossing narrative, this is a chronological history of Lochaber from prehistoric times to the present day, including maps of the region, site plans, and illustrations of the major buildings and ruins. Only a few intrepid travellers came here before the nineteenth century, when roads, steam-boats and then the railway rapidly opened up the area to tourism. It remains to this day a popular destination for all those who are inspired by rugged beauty and romantic scenery. ISBN: 9781841582412 More information
BOOK - Scottish Ancestry, Research Methods for Family Historians Revised 2nd Edition. by Sherry Irvine. Scottish Ancestry is a complete reference of records and techniques for Scottish research with an insider's perspective to searching for information about Scottish Ancestors. In this revised second edition, Sherry Irvine mixes her award-winning methodology with up-to-date instruction on how to utilize the latest computer and Internet sources for Scottish research. More information MAPS (on paper) - Victorian Ordnance Survey Maps, Scotland (1896) Reprints from Charles & David Publishers UK. SCALE: One inch to the mile. The Victorian Ordnance Survey Maps of Scotland represented in this series, contain 124 detailed reprints of the the revised 1896 set of one inch to one mile Ordnance Survey maps. Each map is approximately 22- by 28-inch sheet, black detail on white, without lines of elevation. Most maps cover an area 24 miles by 18 miles and include features such as buildings, farms, and estates. Click here to find the map you need. MAP (on paper) - Parish Maps of the Counties of Great Britain (England, SCOTLAND, Wales & Islands). by: The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies. These are individual copies of those maps incorporated into the Phillimore Atlas and Index of Parish Registers. The maps in this series cover every county of England, Wales and Scotland giving the name of each parish, showing parochial boundaries, probate jurisdiction in colour and dates of commencement of registers. Uniform size 17" x 14". Click here for Parish Maps of the Counties of Great Britain. MAPS (on paper) - City and Town Plans of Scotland 1819-1825. Learn about the locations of streets, houses, buildings, cemeteries, Churches and more by using these hard to find town plans of the Scottish cities and towns of your ancestors. Includes the names of householders on many of the properties. Click here to find the map you need MAPS (on paper) - Alan Godfrey Old Ordnance Survey Maps. Published by Alan Godfrey Maps. SCALE: Fourteen inches to the mile. These maps are invaluable for historians and genealogists. Highly detailed, taken from the 1/2500 plans and reprinted at about 14 inches to the mile. That means that you can see streets, back-houses and trees! Click here to find the map you need MAPS (on paper) - LANDRANGER MAPS (Contemporary) from Ordnance Survey. 1:50 000 scale (2 cm to 1 km or 1 ¼ inches to 1 mile) All purpose detailed maps, packed full of information to help you really get to know an area. The two hundred and four different Landranger maps cover England, Wales and Scotland (including Western Isles, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands) . Each map covers an area of 40 km by 40 km (25 miles by 25 miles) and like other Ordnance Survey® maps, National Grid squares are provided so that any feature can be given a unique reference number. Click here to find the map you need. BOOK - Atholl and Gowrie North Perthshire, A Historical Guide. By Lindsay MacGregor, Richard Oram. Both areas are extremely rich in archaeology and this guide takes in the full range from neolithic cairns to medieval palaces, from industrial workers' cottages to Roman fortresses. A full gazetteer combines with the narrative to produce a definitive history of this beautiful part of Scotland, on the boundary of Highland and Lowland, that has played such a full part in Scotland's history. More Information BOOK - Ayrshire, A Historical Guide. By Thorbjorn Campbell. Ayrshire has a rich and varied history and this book will enable the reader to discover the physical traces of all periods of that history. In medieval times Ayrshire played a key role in the emergence and consolidation of a unified Scotland, and it was from one of Ayrshire's many powerful families that the Stewart line of kings emerged. Learn about this and more in the definitive guide to Ayrshire. More Information BOOK - The Little General and The Rousay Crofters, Crisis and Conflict on an Orkney Estate. By William P. L. Thomson. Burroughs had the reputation of one of the most brutal of all Orkney landlords and, in a time of great economic change, the harshness of his actions made that change particularly traumatic. The Little General and The Rousay Crofters tells the story of the remarkable events that occurred on the Orcadian island of Rousay between 1840 and 1890. More Information BOOKS, 2 vol set - Irish and Scotch-Irish Ancestral Research, A Guide to the Genealogical Records, Methods, and Sources in Ireland. Two Volumes. By Margaret Dickson Falley. This is the best book on Irish genealogy ever published. This set of books describes genealogical collections and indexes in all the major Irish repositories and the published indexes, catalogues, and printed sources available in Ireland and the United States. The various chapters detail the types of records that exist and where, the nature and extent of the holdings, dates of coverage, and the existence of indexes to wills and probates, birth, marriage and burial records, land, census and tax records, and church and parish records... and much more. More information BOOK - Dictionary of Scottish Emigrants to Canada Before Confederation Vols. 1, 2, 3 & 4. by Don Whyte This series contains thousands of entries and is an indispensable tool for those in search of their Scottish ancestry. Much of the material is unique. Click here for more information. BOOK - Finding Your Scottish Ancestor, 2nd Edition by Dr, Penelope Chistensen The author focuses on the four primary resources obtainable at Family History Centers, that assist the family historians. Click here for more information. BOOK - My Ain Folk: An Easy Guide to Scottish Family History, By: Graham S. Holton and Jack Winch. Both Authors teach family history, and as teachers they saw the difficulties faced by beginners and knew there was a need for a book such as this. More information BOOK - Scottish Royal Palaces. By: John G. Dunbar. This is the first exclusive survey of an outstanding group of buildings. More information BOOK - Colkitto! A celebration of clan Donald of Colonsay 1570-1647. By: Kevin Byrne. Colla Ciotach - or Colkitto - and his sons, MacDonalds of Colonsay, were great heroes of their age, and their exploits are recounted in the folklore and literature of the Highlands of Scotland. This book explores the legends associated with their Clan through recourse to contemporary sources. More information BOOK - The Small Isles - Canna, Rum, Eigg and Muck. By: Denis Rixson. A collective history of the little group of islands between Ardnamurchan and Skye. Denis Rixson provides an analysis of Highland history from a reassessment of early Christianity in the islands through a discussion of the islands as the heartland of the Macrari estates in the medieval period. More information 
BOOK - EIGG, The Story of An Island, New Edition [Scotland]By Camille Dressler. Drawing on written accounts and oral history, legend and song, this is the story of Eigg and its inhabitants from the earliest times to the present day. Tracing the changing landscapes and lifestyles from the blood-thirsty days of clan battles, remembered through myths and songs, to the development of crofting, the clearances and the effect of various landlords on the island. This book gives a comprehensive and colourful picture of how the islanders reacted and survived. "Eigg" is a testament to the importance of Highland heritage, capturing the imagination of a community in the struggle to recreate an island identity. ISBN: 9781841584256 More information
BOOK - CANNA, The Story of a Hebridean Island, Fourth Edition [Scotland]By John Lorne Campbell. Introduction and Epilogue by Hugh Cheape. This is the definitive history of Canna, one of the most beautiful of all the Scottish islands. Fertile and with a sheltered harbour, Canna has played an important part in the story of the Hebrides. This study covers the history of the island from the time of St Columba, who preached there in the sixth century, to the second half of the twentieth century. ISBN: 1-84158-200-X More information
BOOK - "Fast Sailing and Copper Bottomed", Aberdeen Sailing Ships and the Emigrant Scots They Carried To Canada 1744-1855 By Lucille H. Campey. The days when Aberdeen's fast sailing and copper bottomed ships carried emigrants Scots to Canada are brought to life in this fascinating account of the northern Scotland exodus during the sailing ship era. More information BOOK - The Military Roads in Scotland- Revised Edition, by William Taylor. This scholarly book gives a complete history of the military roads in both the Highlands and the south-west of Scotland. More information BOOK - Glencoe by John Prebble. This was the treacherous and coldblooded order ruthlessly carried out on 13 February 1692, when the Campbells slaughtered their hosts the MacDonalds at the Massacre of Glencoe. More information More resources from GlobalGenealogy.com:
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