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Publications
The Scots Magazine
The monthly magazine for people who love Scotland. First published in 1739.
Celtic Heritage
Celtic Heritage is an ethnic journal published in Canada 6 times yearly by Clansman
Publishing Ltd.
Local History Online
Local History Online - For books, news, resources, information, courses and local history
contacts. Also a calendar of events and local history books for sale online.
Tour Operators
Celtic Trails
Celtic Trails is established nine years, and offers the original tour of Rosslyn Chapel and
other Templar sites in Scotland, as well as day and half day knowledgeable tours to
ancient places from the prehistoric, Celtic and Templar eras. Have fun exploring sacred
sites by dowsing the ley lines, or enjoy a specialist tour such as gardens or genealogy.
Owner guide Jackie Queally is expert author in her field and all tours are client led.
Highland Games & Gatherings
Geelong Highland Gathering
The Geelong Highland Gathering is one of the most popular, and comprehensive displays
of Scottish culture, livestock, merchandise and musical folklore in Australia.
San Diego Scottish Highland Games
The annual San Diego Scottish Highland Games in Vista, California includes athletics,
highland dancing, bagpiping, drumming, and lots more. Visit the web site to learn more.
Heraldry
Flags and Heraldic Design, LLC
Flags and Heraldic Design offers personalised gifts specialising in vexillology and British
and Irish Heraldry. They offer coats-of-arms, Scottish clan badges and regimental crests
and insignia.
Societies & Associations
The Saltire Society
Founded in 1936, a Scottish charity and non-party political membership organisation
promoting Scottish life and culture. Annual subscription - £30. By joining you too can
support these aims.
Scottish American Society
The Scottish American Society is a group of people interested in the culture and history of
Scotland and her people. Visit the website to find out about the latest news and activities.
The Caledonian & St. Andrew's Society of Seattle
The Society was founded in 1902. Meetings are held on the second Friday of the Month,
October through June at the Lake City Presbyterian Church, Seattle, WA.
The Scottish Foundation of the Virginia Highlands
The Scottish Foundation of the Virginia Highlands is a non profit Scottish heritage and
fellowship organization covering western and south-central Virginia.
The Scottish Society of Dallas
Working to share and further Scottish culture in North Texas.
Bournemouth Caledonian Society
Created in 1907 the society comprises of expatriate Scots and families, together with
those of Scottish descent keen to retain their culture and heritage.
Memphis Scottish Society, Inc.
Helping to foster education and promote understanding of all things Scottish.
North County Scots
North County Scots was founded to create a way for Scots and lovers of all things Scottish
who live in the northern part of San Diego County to get together for fellowship and fun!
The Bangkok St. Andrew's Society
The Bangkok St. Andrew's Society was established in 1890 by a small group of expatriate
Scots and is the oldest of the 4 "loyal" societies in Thailand.
Clan Lindsay Society of Australia
Founded on 19 September 2000 the Clan Lindsay Society of Australia is a non-profit,
voluntary association that exists solely for the benefit of its members.
South East Witwatersrand Family History Society
SEWFHS is a society serving the south eastern section of the Witwatersrand and aims to
promote the study of family histories.
Scottish Society of Wilmington
The SSOW is a cornerstone of Scottish heritage in the Cape Fear region of North Carolina
and encourages anyone with a sincere interest in all things Scottish to join its ranks.
Genealogy
Ancestor Hunt
Ancestor Hunt allows you to search for ancestors and locate your family surnames in
some of the best and largest databases of genealogy records online.
Ancestry24
Scots to South Africa - South Africa’s largest on-line genealogical database with over 7
million individuals. These records consist of church records, death notices, burials,
deceased, estates, military records, passenger lists as well as a comprehensive Free
Learning Centre on how to find your Ancestors in South Africa.
Cyndi's List
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
Genuki
Genuki - Family history information for the U.K.
Scottish Family Heritage
Family and Local History references from printed and original manuscript sources
focusing on Scotland.
Culture & Heritage
Am Baile
Explore Am Baile, The Highland Council's bilingual website, and discover the history and
culture of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
Highland Village Museum
The Highland Village is a living history museum and cultural centre that celebrates the
Gaelic experience in Nova Scotia. On a 43-acre hillside overlooking the world renowned
Bras d'Or Lakes, Nova Scotia's rich Scottish Gaelic culture comes alive with costumed
staff, farm animals, period buildings and artifacts.
Pictou County Genealogy and Heritage Society
The Society’s Mandate is to acquire, preserve, provide access to, research, communicate
and exhibit documents and artifacts pertinent to the history and culture of Pictou County.
Glasgow
Glasgow Guide: Hotels and City Tourist Information Scotland, UK
Glasgow Guide: the tourist information guide to the city of Glasgow in Scotland includes
information for tourists on hotels, shops, pubs, clubs, photographs, visitor attractions,
street maps, and more...
Glasgow: Scotland with style
The Official Guide to Metropolitan Glasgow
Miscellaneous
ScotClans
A guide to the Clans and Tartans of Scotland: From Scottish Clan Information to Clan
Merchandise all Made In Scotland, Handmade Kilts, Highland Outfits ... everything a
true Scot should need and know.
Scotland on TV
A 24/7 web TV channel, broadcasting programmes about Scotland and all things Scottish
online, for free, wherever you are in the world.
Scotlinks
Scotlinks. Scottish Directory and Scottish Search Engine.
Scotland Internet
Scotland's gateway to the Internet.
The Internet Guide to Scotland
Details on transport, sightseeing, outdoor activities and accommodation in Scotland
The National Archives of Scotland
Based in Edinburgh the NAS exists to select, preserve, and make available the national
archives of Scotland in whatever medium, to the highest standards.
The Scottish Parliament
The official website of the Scottish Parliament.
The United Kingdom Parliament
The official website of the United Kingdom Parliament.
YOUR SCOTTISH DESCENT - LINKS
The Scots Magazine
The monthly magazine for people who love Scotland. First published in 1739.
Celtic Heritage
Celtic Heritage is an ethnic journal published in Canada 6 times yearly by Clansman
Publishing Ltd.
Local History Online
Local History Online - For books, news, resources, information, courses and local history
contacts. Also a calendar of events and local history books for sale online.
Tour Operators
Celtic Trails
Celtic Trails is established nine years, and offers the original tour of Rosslyn Chapel and
other Templar sites in Scotland, as well as day and half day knowledgeable tours to
ancient places from the prehistoric, Celtic and Templar eras. Have fun exploring sacred
sites by dowsing the ley lines, or enjoy a specialist tour such as gardens or genealogy.
Owner guide Jackie Queally is expert author in her field and all tours are client led.
Highland Games & Gatherings
Geelong Highland Gathering
The Geelong Highland Gathering is one of the most popular, and comprehensive displays
of Scottish culture, livestock, merchandise and musical folklore in Australia.
San Diego Scottish Highland Games
The annual San Diego Scottish Highland Games in Vista, California includes athletics,
highland dancing, bagpiping, drumming, and lots more. Visit the web site to learn more.
Heraldry
Flags and Heraldic Design, LLC
Flags and Heraldic Design offers personalised gifts specialising in vexillology and British
and Irish Heraldry. They offer coats-of-arms, Scottish clan badges and regimental crests
and insignia.
Societies & Associations
The Saltire Society
Founded in 1936, a Scottish charity and non-party political membership organisation
promoting Scottish life and culture. Annual subscription - £30. By joining you too can
support these aims.
Scottish American Society
The Scottish American Society is a group of people interested in the culture and history of
Scotland and her people. Visit the website to find out about the latest news and activities.
The Caledonian & St. Andrew's Society of Seattle
The Society was founded in 1902. Meetings are held on the second Friday of the Month,
October through June at the Lake City Presbyterian Church, Seattle, WA.
The Scottish Foundation of the Virginia Highlands
The Scottish Foundation of the Virginia Highlands is a non profit Scottish heritage and
fellowship organization covering western and south-central Virginia.
The Scottish Society of Dallas
Working to share and further Scottish culture in North Texas.
Bournemouth Caledonian Society
Created in 1907 the society comprises of expatriate Scots and families, together with
those of Scottish descent keen to retain their culture and heritage.
Memphis Scottish Society, Inc.
Helping to foster education and promote understanding of all things Scottish.
North County Scots
North County Scots was founded to create a way for Scots and lovers of all things Scottish
who live in the northern part of San Diego County to get together for fellowship and fun!
The Bangkok St. Andrew's Society
The Bangkok St. Andrew's Society was established in 1890 by a small group of expatriate
Scots and is the oldest of the 4 "loyal" societies in Thailand.
Clan Lindsay Society of Australia
Founded on 19 September 2000 the Clan Lindsay Society of Australia is a non-profit,
voluntary association that exists solely for the benefit of its members.
South East Witwatersrand Family History Society
SEWFHS is a society serving the south eastern section of the Witwatersrand and aims to
promote the study of family histories.
Scottish Society of Wilmington
The SSOW is a cornerstone of Scottish heritage in the Cape Fear region of North Carolina
and encourages anyone with a sincere interest in all things Scottish to join its ranks.
Genealogy
Ancestor Hunt
Ancestor Hunt allows you to search for ancestors and locate your family surnames in
some of the best and largest databases of genealogy records online.
Ancestry24
Scots to South Africa - South Africa’s largest on-line genealogical database with over 7
million individuals. These records consist of church records, death notices, burials,
deceased, estates, military records, passenger lists as well as a comprehensive Free
Learning Centre on how to find your Ancestors in South Africa.
Cyndi's List
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
Genuki
Genuki - Family history information for the U.K.
Scottish Family Heritage
Family and Local History references from printed and original manuscript sources
focusing on Scotland.
Culture & Heritage
Am Baile
Explore Am Baile, The Highland Council's bilingual website, and discover the history and
culture of the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
Highland Village Museum
The Highland Village is a living history museum and cultural centre that celebrates the
Gaelic experience in Nova Scotia. On a 43-acre hillside overlooking the world renowned
Bras d'Or Lakes, Nova Scotia's rich Scottish Gaelic culture comes alive with costumed
staff, farm animals, period buildings and artifacts.
Pictou County Genealogy and Heritage Society
The Society’s Mandate is to acquire, preserve, provide access to, research, communicate
and exhibit documents and artifacts pertinent to the history and culture of Pictou County.
Glasgow
Glasgow Guide: Hotels and City Tourist Information Scotland, UK
Glasgow Guide: the tourist information guide to the city of Glasgow in Scotland includes
information for tourists on hotels, shops, pubs, clubs, photographs, visitor attractions,
street maps, and more...
Glasgow: Scotland with style
The Official Guide to Metropolitan Glasgow
Miscellaneous
ScotClans
A guide to the Clans and Tartans of Scotland: From Scottish Clan Information to Clan
Merchandise all Made In Scotland, Handmade Kilts, Highland Outfits ... everything a
true Scot should need and know.
Scotland on TV
A 24/7 web TV channel, broadcasting programmes about Scotland and all things Scottish
online, for free, wherever you are in the world.
Scotlinks
Scotlinks. Scottish Directory and Scottish Search Engine.
Scotland Internet
Scotland's gateway to the Internet.
The Internet Guide to Scotland
Details on transport, sightseeing, outdoor activities and accommodation in Scotland
The National Archives of Scotland
Based in Edinburgh the NAS exists to select, preserve, and make available the national
archives of Scotland in whatever medium, to the highest standards.
The Scottish Parliament
The official website of the Scottish Parliament.
The United Kingdom Parliament
The official website of the United Kingdom Parliament.
YOUR SCOTTISH DESCENT - LINKS
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