Collins guide to Scots kith & kin : a guide to the clans & surnames of Scotland.
Material type:
TextPublication details: Glasgow : Harper Collins, 1989.Edition: Revised editionDescription: 96p. : 1 color map ; 20 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780007273287 (pbk.)
- Scots kith & kin
- Scots kith and kin
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Fiction | Davis (Central) Library Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction | 929.2 COL | 2 | Available | T00511764 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Previous ed.: 1953.
Folded map attached to inside back cover.
Includes bibliographical references.
A comprehensive guide to over 4000 Scottish family names and their clan affiliations.
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