Find your Scottish ancestors
Research your Scottish ancestors with the help of our guides, updates and articles.
Don't miss Scottish Family History Month, held every February right here on the History Scotland website. The 2023 event has now ended, but watch this space for details of Scottish Family History Month 2024.
18th-century clan portraits now on display in Edinburgh
27 February 2023
Find your Ayrshire ancestors with Ayrshire Archives Service
25 January 2023
Researching your Scottish family history pre-1855
24 January 2023
SAFHS 2023 Conference - Haste Ye Back, 22 April
23 January 2023
Your Scottish railway ancestor – their work & accidents
17 January 2023
Clan Forbes family history project
16 January 2023
Top ten tips for using ScotlandsPeople
11 January 2023
