Steele Surname – Origin, Meaning & History
The Steele surname is found in both Scotland and England. From the Old English word ‘stēle’ to mean ‘steel’, it represents strength.
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Kerr Surname – Origin, Meaning & History
The Kerr Surname is a Scottish name with ties to Norse heritage. The old Norse word ‘kjarr’, small group of trees, is pronounced like ‘Carr’.
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Dunning, Perthshire – a historical village
Dunning, Perthshire, is home to some interesting landmarks including St. Serf’s Church, the Dupplin Cross and the Maggie Wall Memorial.
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What is a Ghillie in Scotland?
A Scottish ghillie traditionally worked on Highland estates as a highly respected expert on the land, wildlife, and rivers.
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The Urquhart Surname – History, Meaning & Origin
The Urquhart surname is an ancient Scottish name. It may mean “fort on the knoll,” which perfectly describes the location of Urquhart Castle beside Loch Ness.
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What is a Hawker?
Ever come across the term ‘hawker’ in a census and wondered, ‘What is a hawker?’ This was an old occupation for someone who sold goods door-to-door or on the street.
The Historic Village of Abernethy Scotland
How is Abernethy in Scotland linked with the Vikings, Picts, William the Conqueror, Winston Churchill & the suffragettes. Find out here…
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Spotlight on the Annan Surname
The Annan surname (or Annand) is an old Scottish surname connected to Dumfriesshire and the Annandale region. Learn more about its rich history.
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Tracing your old coal miner
Learn about Scottish mining history from servitude to the rise of unions with tips on how to trace your old coal miner ancestor in records.
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The Fraser Surname, Clan, History & Meaning
The Fraser surname is linked to the French word ‘fraise’ (strawberry). In fact there are 3 strawberry plants on their coat of arms.
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