Scottish Surnames

The Robertson family is one of the oldest clans and one of most popular surnames in Scotland – are you a Robertson?

Are you a Montgomery? Read on if you want to know about this interesting surname …

Read about the Birrell Surname and where it comes from…

Learn about the origins and the meaning of the Marshall surname …

Following on from my last blog on the Henderson surname, here is my latest blog on the MacLellan surname.

Do you have a Scottish Henderson in your family tree? Do you want to know more about the history of the Scottish surname Henderson? Get started here with the latest in our series of posts on Scottish surnames… Meaning and History of the Henderson Surname The surname Henderson is a Scottish patronymic name which means

The DOUGLAS Surname and its Origins This month’s blog is about the Douglas surname genealogy. Do you have the surname Douglas in your family tree? Ever wondered about the origins of the Douglas surname? Read on about this powerful Scottish family and how they were involved in Scottish history… or contact me if you need

Rob Roy – the local Balquhidder resident Rob Roy MacGregor lived in the 18th century in a beautiful glen (valley) where the village of Balquhidder is located. Recently, I visited the village and wanted to share its fascinating history about Rob Roy, the MacLarens and early Christianity. Balquhidder is located about 10 miles northwest of