Collins Guide to Scots Kith and Kin: A Guide to the Clans and Surnames of Scotland - Softcover

Clan House Of Edinburgh

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9780007273287: Collins Guide to Scots Kith and Kin: A Guide to the Clans and Surnames of Scotland
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0007273282 ISBN 13: 9780007273287
Publisher: Collins, 2008

Synopsis

An old Gaelic proverb says "Remember the men from whence you came"

Scots Kith and Kin is a compact and comprehensive guide to over 4,000 Scottish family names and their clan affiliations. Whether you are a Highlander curious in your local heritage or a second generation Scot living abroad and piecing together your origins, this book will enable you to track down your roots. Whether you are an Abbott or a Yuill the easy-to-use book will enable you to find:

Where and when your surname originated

The clan to which you belong

The history of your clan

It is also a fascinating key to understanding all the other names which you may be heir to and features a fold-out colour map of Scotland showing the homelands of the clans and illustrating significant events in Scottish history.

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By Clan House of Edinburgh

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Publisher
Collins
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0007273282
ISBN 13 
9780007273287
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
96
Rating
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