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From the famous St Andrews golf course, to romantic castles steeped in history, via whisky distilleries and the famous Loch Ness monster, Scotland is a country of diverse scenery in rugged countryside. It is also known for its famous haggis, the recipe for which varies, but is made using a sheep's stomach bag filled with a mixture of sheep's offal, oatmeal, suet, stock, onions and spices. | From the famous St Andrews golf course, to romantic castles steeped in history, via whisky distilleries and the famous Loch Ness monster, Scotland is a country of diverse scenery in rugged countryside. It is also known for its famous haggis, the recipe for which varies, but is made using a sheep's stomach bag filled with a mixture of sheep's offal, oatmeal, suet, stock, onions and spices. | ||
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'''[[Places_of_Worship | Places of Worship]]''' | '''[[Places_of_Worship | Places of Worship]]''' | ||
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'''[[Scottish Records]]''' Links to useful information about finding your Scots Ancestors. | '''[[Scottish Records]]''' Links to useful information about finding your Scots Ancestors. | ||
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'''History of Scotland'''<br> | '''History of Scotland'''<br> | ||
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*[http://www.scottishhistory.com/index.html Scottish History] | *[http://www.scottishhistory.com/index.html Scottish History] | ||
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*[http://members.aol.com/skyewrites/menu9.html The Highland Clearances, & Its Causes, Effects and Results] | *[http://members.aol.com/skyewrites/menu9.html The Highland Clearances, & Its Causes, Effects and Results] | ||
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*[http://www.mining-villages.co.uk/index.html Scottish Mining Villages] | *[http://www.mining-villages.co.uk/index.html Scottish Mining Villages] | ||
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*[http://www.archive.org/details/monumentsmonumen01rogeiala Charles Rogers, 1871-2 Volume 1] Download or view online | *[http://www.archive.org/details/monumentsmonumen01rogeiala Charles Rogers, 1871-2 Volume 1] Download or view online | ||
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*[http://www.archive.org/details/monumentsmonumen02rogeiala Charles Rogers, 1871-2 Volume 2] Download or view online | *[http://www.archive.org/details/monumentsmonumen02rogeiala Charles Rogers, 1871-2 Volume 2] Download or view online | ||
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'''Clans and Surnames'''<br> | '''Clans and Surnames'''<br> | ||
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*[http://www.scotclans.com/ Scots Clans] | *[http://www.scotclans.com/ Scots Clans] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:52, 20 July 2022
Contents
Capital Edinburgh
Patron Saint St. Andrew
Currency Pound sterling
From the famous St Andrews golf course, to romantic castles steeped in history, via whisky distilleries and the famous Loch Ness monster, Scotland is a country of diverse scenery in rugged countryside. It is also known for its famous haggis, the recipe for which varies, but is made using a sheep's stomach bag filled with a mixture of sheep's offal, oatmeal, suet, stock, onions and spices.
Scottish Records Links to useful information about finding your Scots Ancestors.
General Scotland Links
The counties within Scotland have changed over the course of time, the three major
political acts which changed the local government administration of the counties were:
- Local Government (Scotland) Act 1889
- Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973
- Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994
A description of the changes and clickable maps of the pre 1890 and 1890-1975 counties
can be found at Traditional Counties Of Scotland
Portal and Directory Sites
Registration Districts Information
Maps and Historical Descriptions
Images, People and Places
History of Scotland
Monumental Inscriptions and Cemeteries
Monuments and Monumental Inscriptions in Scotland
- Charles Rogers, 1871-2 Volume 1 Download or view online
- Charles Rogers, 1871-2 Volume 2 Download or view online
Scottish Genealogy Sites
Parish and Census Records
Clans and Surnames
Military Websites
Scottish Castles and Churches
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