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.
Find your Edinburgh ancestors for free: how-to guide
10 January 2023
Ancestry publish 1 million Scottish records
20 October 2022
Explore Your Archive Week: 28 November to 6 December 2022
14 October 2022
Find your Scottish ancestors at MyHeritage
13 October 2022
