The Scottish diaspora has spread all over the world and as such, you'll find people with names originating from Scotland in many a country. But what's in a name? Well, a surname can tell you a lot ...

They stem from Scotland, but are spread right across the globe - and no less so than in the North East, where they didn't have far to travel. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Sunderland ...

Scotland has a long and eventful history stretching back centuries. Yet Scottish surnames are far more recent. Until the 12th century, most Scots did not have surnames. It was only with King David I’s ...

A look at the history behind Scottish surnames from J through to L. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, ...

What's in a name? An awful lot, according to a group of British researchers who have analyzed the origins of more than 45,000 surnames. The six-year project is the most comprehensive study of names ...

University researchers have revealed the origin of more than 45,000 surnames - from Cambridge and Dawkins to Vardy and Warburton - in a four year study that could change the way some families view ...

Oxford English Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. The origins of more than 45,000 surnames have been revealed by a new study - giving some people a fresh insight into where their names ...

The name Campbell is traditionally understood as entirely Scottish in origin. However, both the Campbell name and dynasty have their roots in Ireland, particularly in the province of Ulster.

Data released by the National Records of Scotland has revealed the 11 most popular surnames in Scotland. The non-ministerial department of the Scottish Government keeps records of births, marriages, ...