Scottish Roots; A step-by-step guide for ancestor hunters

Gretna: Pelican Publishing Company, 1990. First Pelican paperback edition [stated]. Presumed first printing. Trade paperback. Good. 181, [11] pages. Illustrations. Appendix Section. Cover has some wear, soiling and a scuff on the front. The author, who was a Welshman who had married an Irish woman, wrote this guide to tracing one's Scottish ancestors. He came to Scotland, specifically Edinburgh, in 1970 to commence work on the business and political magazine Scotland. Having over time become immersed in the Scottish culture, an opportunity presented itself to research his wife's Scottish grandfather. Hence began a research odyssey that ultimately resulted in this highly readable and well-regarded guide. More and more people today are tracing their roots, and a glance at the names in the local newspaper will attest to the huge number of Americans who are descended from the highlands and lowlands, the glens and lochs, the islands and mulls of Scotland. Scotland offers a vast array of facilities for genealogical research, and Scottish Roots: A Step-by-Step Guide for Ancestor-Hunters tells you exactly how to tap into the wealth of services and information available to trace your Scottish forebears and make the best use of these resources. The author shows how two individuals, who initially had information only as far back as their grandparents, were each able to trace a substantial family tree using such resources as the New Registrar House, the Scottish Record Office, local libraries, Scottish folk museums, and field investigation. Instructions are included on using these resources no matter where you live.