Whether you’ve only just discovered Scottish ancestors in your lineage or have been tracing forebears from Scotland for decades, Kirsty Wilkinson’s new guide has plenty of helpful advice and ideas for resources. The book begins with a helpful overview of the main records used to trace Scottish ancestors, moving on the repositories and websites where you might find these. Next is a discussion of how to interpret the records and different ways you can use these records to overcome brick walls. Finally, Kirsty presents a range of solutions for dealing with the various hurdles you might encounter in the search for your Scottish ancestory.
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Crowood Press, hardback, £16.99 ISBN 9780719830532