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 ...

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 ...

There are some surnames that instantly make you think of Scotland, whether it be MacDonald, Campbell, or Fraser. However, just because certain names are associated with the country does not mean they ...

If you have on of these surnames then you’re in good company. National Records of Scotland have revealed the most popular surnames in Scotland, according to their registers. A recent report ranked ...

If you fancy an unusual Scottish or Irish moniker for your baby, you should definitely consider a “Mac” or “Mc” name. These names are very common in Scotland and Ireland as surnames (Macdonald was the ...

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Think you’re pure Scottish? You could be wrong. These 30 surnames still common in Scotland and the north of England may point to Viking ancestry - is yours one of them? Think you’re pure Scottish? You ...