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Clans & Societies
- American Clan Gregor Society
- Clan Agor -
The surname Agor is shortened from MacGregor, or at least that is what has been handed down to me and other decendents of our ancestor Charles Agor. Join me and other Agor researchers as we search for the origins of Charles Agor, his decendents, and other members of the Clan.
- The Daughters
of Scotia - A Fraternal Order, founded July 2, 1895 in New Haven, Connecticut; Incorporated under the laws of the State of Connecticut in 1906.
- Clan Duncan Society -
Based in the Scottish Highlands the Clan Duncan Society's primary purpose is to bring together all those with the name Duncan and the associated names of Duncanson, Duncane, Dunkinson, Duncean, Dunken, Donkin, Dunkin and other alternate spellings; to globally unite all those with an interest in their history, heritage and ancestral roots in Scotland and unite us all as one Clan.
- Clan Hunter -
The Clan Hunter Association is a world wide organization that exists for these main purposes: To upgrade and improve the family tree. To assist in the discovery of more information about all the children of the Lairds of Hunterston. To help in the maintenance, upkeep and protection of Hunterston Castle, our ancestral home. To help and encourage pride in all Hunters of their Scottish heritage.
- Clan MacAulay
- Clan MacGillivray
- Clan MacNeill in Canada
- National Tartan Day
- Saint Andrew's Society of Washington, DC
- Virginia Scottish Games Association
Scottish Directories
- The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) is the membership organisation representing over 500 key sites. ASVA members are committed to providing a quality service and are always striving to ensure the highest standards are maintained. ASVA members are listed in an easy to use search engine and interactive map.
- Caithness Community Web Site http://www.caithness.org/ - "A Scottish directory, with links for accommodation, recruitment, socialising, education, business, entertainment and news in Scotland. Discussion forum available also. ... The local web sites in our Community Web Sites section will take you to many places in Scotland and are run by local people. They are very varied in their approach and give a wide range of information and links to other sites in their own areas."
- Culloden '99
- Glasgow's West End - Guide to what's best in the West
- The International Civic Arms Site
- Internet Guide to Scotland
- The Lantern - information on the Scottish people and culture, and in particular the MacFarlane Clan
- Scottish Sites Document
- Scotland from the Roadside has lots of information about Scotland's culture, history, and geography with links to photos of many places.
This site will take you on a journey through Scotland and show you sights that can be seen from the roadside - visiting Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, Stirling, the Trossachs and Argyll to the Highlands and the Islands beyond. Then heading through Glasgow and Ayrshire in the southwest, Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders in the south and Perth, Dundee and Aberdeen in the northeast!
- soc.culture.scottish FAQ
- And, for an American twist, see Tartan TV - "a new internet television station which takes the 90 million international Scots (yes, there are that many of us!) back to the very heart of our homeland. ...TTV provides a global showcase for the best of what Scotland has to offer. It is on air every week as a half-hour magazine programme on cable and satellite channels in the USA and Canada." NOTE: (2004) Tartan TV is now now on American Public Television.
Genealogy Services
- Burke's Peerage and Gentry is the definitive historical guide to the UK and Ireland's titled and landed families may prove a useful resource to those wanting to trace their Scottish family history. The Burkes Peerage site lists The Capital Scot as a
useful Web site
, a Scottish resource for genealogy. [Useful Web site list unavailable on 4/14/07]
- The Scot-Roots genealogy site cites The Capital Scot among its international (USA) links.
Scottish genealogy revealed - do you need to find that elusive Scottish ancestor to complete your Scottish family tree? Or are you just beginning a Scottish genealogy search to find your roots in Scotland?
Scottish Ancestor is a specialist in ancestral visits to Scotland. Trace your Scottish Ancestors with the help of one of Scotland's leading ancestral research services and then come to Scotland and visit your homeland. ... Do you want to know more about your ancestors, but are having difficulty? Looking for your Scottish roots but maybe you simply don't have the time to do the research yourself? We would be delighted to help. We are a professional and friendly team who will research your family history, find your ancestors and look for living relatives.
- Scottish Genealogy Research lists The Capital Scot as a
Scottish genealogy research site
Trace your Scottish Ancestors with the help of one of Scotland's leading ancestral research services and then come to Scotland and visit your homeland! We are based in the Kingdom of Fife so are well placed to help you trace your Fife Roots. We are a professional and friendly team covering most of Scotland. We will help you discover who your ancestors were and where they lived, worked and are buried. If you can visit Scotland we will help you plan your time here, we can visit the places where you ancestors lived and worked and look for gravestones before you come, that way you don't spend all day looking for somewhere that isn't there. If a visit is not possible our photographic research is the next best thing! Initial enquires are free of charge - if we cannot find anything for you there is NO FEE!
- The Scottish Roots Ancestral Service specializes in ancestral genealogical research using only authentic records kept at New Register House - Scotland's main record office located in Edinburgh.
- Your Scottish Kin is a Scottish family genealogy research service based in the historic Kingdom of Fife in Scotland. You can have your family researched as a gift for one of your relatives or maybe you just want to satisfy your curiosity about your own Scottish connections. There is a wealth of information in Scotland's archives. We can help you untap this. Your Scottish Kin lists The Capital Scot under Genealogy Resources.
- Your Scottish Family Tree:
We can trace your Scottish roots and find your Scottish ancestors. Do you want to find out who your Scottish ancestors are, where they came from and what they did for a living? Genealogy has become increasingly popular and we can assist you with tracing your Scottish family tree by accessing the official records in Scotland. ... All the relevant details which are listed on the original certificates - including the General Registers for Scotland reference number - will be given. They will be set out as in the actual certificate itself. If you require copies of the certificates, however, they will be charged at £0.50 each. This will be agreed prior to the search commencing.
Personal Sites
Miscellaneous Sites
Commercial Sites
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Web sites are awarded the Best of the Web Award (BOTWA) for one or both of the following reasons:
1. The site provides valuable information, advice, offers or services to allow the general public to save money.
2. The site shows Scotland, the nation or its people, in a positive light and promotes the image of Scotland in the eyes of the world.
Four entrepreneurs from Scotland founded Frugal Dougal's as a way to earn a living while maintaining a quality of life for their families and providing a quality service to their customers. ... products direct to the consumer at the best prices possible via mail-order within the United Kingdom.
[NOTE" This site appears to have been short-lived. It is not available as of April 2006. Perhpaps they were too frugal?]
- The Angus Glens in Scotland is a community developed web site with the aim of increasing awareness of the area and helping to enhance the community involvement in improving local businesses and making everyone more aware of the internet benefits.
- Since 1997 Argyll Online has been a major force for the promotion and marketing of Argyll culture, history, businesses and organisations on the internet, providing a platform for people both from within and outwith the Argyll to get together and share their interest and passion for this unique part of Scotland.
- Bonbright Woolens - Tartans and tartan apparel (The Capital Scot's first subscriber)
- BorderArt - Antique style genealogy maps, paintings, photographs and drawings of Ireland, Scotland and the English Border Reivers
- Christopher Thomas Cairney, Author
- D. Bruce Bennett Celtic Art scottish castle pics - "Original paintings as gifts for those who may never have been to Scotland, but are in love with all things Scottish ... and for those who have been on holiday in Scotland and want to reward themselves with something more than snapshots filled with tourists and car parks to grace their home or office walls and remind them of their visit to Scotland."
- Celtic Watches - Specialists in Celtic gift products
- Classic Scotland - "You're in safe hands choosing Classic Scotland, because we know all our 61 hotels inside and out. We are the hotel specialists, and only invite hotels which meet our criteria. Quality, friendliness, ambience and value are all important factors we concentrate on within each hotels star category." [Capital Scot advisory: For Web fans - This site has an appealing look-and-feel and functionality. It downloads and renders quiclky, and navigation is intuitive. The design is elegant.]
- Visit Camusnagaul's Scottish Highland website and explore the wonderful scenery of Scotland around the Wester Ross area. This site is local to Wester Ross.
- Gavin O'Loghlen wrote The Capital Scot of the Australian Celtic band Cotters Bequest which has six members who play 23 instruments. They write, record and perform in five Celtic languages - Scottish, Irish and Manx Gaelic, Cornish and Welsh.
- Dunnoon of Scotland:
- Handcrafted Clan Crest Jewelry, Celtic Jewelry and Wedding Kilts ... [Links to Forever Scotland's
] Tartan Finder: search for 1000s or Tartans and their history. ... Clan Finder: find your Clan History and other historical information.
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At e-kilts we use only trusted experienced specialists to manufacture all our made-to-measure garments such as kilts and jackets. So we can guarantee the quality of both materials and manufacture. And we'll never compromise on materials or finish as many discount suppliers do to keep prices down. Our service lets you afford authentic top quality goods - at prices you simply won't find elsewhere. And we certainly don't skimp on service! Buying a kilt or other Highland Dress can initially seem daunting. But at e-Kilts we are here to help - and we know what we're talking about! So please feel free to contact me with any queries or comments and we guarantee to do our very best to discuss your needs until you are confident you'll get what you want.
- escape2scotland:
Edinburgh based travel Company specialising in tailor-made trips throughout Scotland. Whether you're walking the West Highland Way, island hopping aroung the Hebrides or on a self-drive tour of the Highlands and Islands we guarantee this country and our planning will exceed your expectations.
- The Flying Scotsman "One of the first express passenger steam locomotives in the world is also the name of Washington, D.C.'s first Scottish themed restaurant and bar. While the luxury train once ran from London to Edinburgh, The Flying Scotsman pub is situated several blocks from Union Station and a stone's throw from the Capitol at 233 Second Street, NW."
- Glasgow Airport Parking - Car parks are located close to Glasgow airport. Compare prices online.
- globalart4u at http://www.globalart4u.com has original fine art in all media (European contemporary artists), crafts, handmade greeting cards (made in Scotland), portraits painted by Scot's artist Linda Atherton, your designs translated onto mirrors and/or tiles by Scots artists Lesley Burr (Shetland) and Mo Shankland. Also upon request only can provide sculptures by
Scottish sculptor Alexander Stoddart.
- Golf Roots Scotland http://www.golfroots.co.uk/ is managed by a golfing enthusiast with over 20 years experience of the Scottish golf scene. We will secure pre-booked tee-times on the courses of your choice, arrange high quality and personally inspected accommodation, organise transport and be flexible enough to respond to any additional requests you may have.
- Haggishead http://www.haggishead.com/History.html is a portal to variety of Scottish Products.
- The Heart o' Scotland at http://www.heartoscotland.com/ is a US site designed for Americans. Articles, essays, and brief book summaries are provided on Scotland's culture and history, including Celtic mythology, Scottish myths and legends, Celtic Christianity, tartans and clans, Scots authors, cooking, crafts, pets, and more.
- Holiday Cottages in Scotland -
Unique country holiday cottages in stunning locations are our speciality. Each property has been carefully selected to bring you the best cottage holidays Scotland has to offer.
- In Stirling http://www.instirling.com/ is the Stirling guide for residents and visitors to this historic Scottish city - what's on, news, local information, heritage, events.
- Landscapes of Scotland - "Two key elements have played a huge part in bringing this collection of Scottish landscape photography together, one is a love of Scotland and the other is a never-ending passion for photography. The Scottish landscape with it's magnificent grandeur and beauty lends itself to the art of photography. I hope you enjoy the photographs and seeing a little of Scotland."
- Locrian Records
- John MacDonald, Scotland's International Entertainer
- Prestige Events - Iain J. McConnell has produced and presented many national and international music and sporting events over the past twenty years. As a past BBC broadcaster, he has a wealth of knowledge and experience about colourful presentations and how best to impress audiences.
- Proudly Scottish - An exciting on-line shopping service
- Pure Dead Brilliant Tours Ltd. is a young, dynamic alternative walking tour and vehicle tour company based in Glasgow, Scotland established to cater for visitors and Glaswegians alike who are looking for something different and special to do in Glasgow. Our qualified tour guides are residents of Glasgow and have a full and comprehensive knowledge of the city, its resources and are committed to giving you a relaxed, fun and informative tour.
- Red Lion Software
- Scot Roots, a Scottish-based ancestor search service
- Scotland Art
- Celebrate your heritage at ScotRadio http://www.live365.com/stations/240319 with music, Gaelic lessons, history, cooking, genealogy and more.
- Scots Connection - Quality Scottish Gifts, a Scottish Family Business Web Site
- Scots in the USA at http://www.scotsintheusa.com specializes in providing Scottish Gifts to the American market. Are you a Scot in the USA and missing Scotland? Look no further they can bring Scotland to you. They offer a free Giftfinder Service and a free Gift Wrapping Service.
- Scottish Border Books
- Scottish Food Overseas http://www.scottishfoodoverseas.com/ "are worldwide exporters of Scottish hampers and every day Scottish food. We have a carefully selected range of traditional Scottish food in stock which can be shipped to virtually every country in the world. We supply gift hampers and gift baskets throughout the year,we offer mothers day,easter gift baskets,fathers day gift hampers,birthday gift baskets and a number of themed gift hampers,which can be sent worldwide all the year round."
- Scottish Lairds Titles - Become a Scottish Highland Laird. Souvenir plot of land with your personalised Laird title. Long-running environmental project protecting Scotland's highlands.
- At Scottish Pet Portraits http://www.jamescollins.org/ you'll find ten gallery pages of paintings and drawings of dogs and a variety of other subjects, including people, cats and horses, landscapes and harbour scenes, boats, houses and still-life.
- The Scottish Smoked Salmon Company in scenic Tobermory.
- Scottish Surf Shop (The Capital Scot's second subscriber)
- Scottishquality.com - From the Isle of Skye the best products Scotland has to offer.
- ScottishSearch.com - A New Portal on Scotland
- Shiel Arts - a one man sculpture based arts company producing a range of works depicting primarily Scottish themed subjects, although commissioned works of practically any subject matter are also undertaken.
- Shop-in-Scotland at http://www.shop-in-scotland.net/ is a one stop shop for Scottish products from quality producers throughout Scotland with a range of products to suit every need; seafood, hand-made flowers, succulent meats, hand made crafts, bi-lingual book and music libraries, and numerous other gift ideas. Shop-in-Scotland enables you to have a piece of Scotland delivered directly to your door
- Ian Stewart-Hargreaves, Silversmith -
For generations, on the Islands, we have made our necessities of the simplest form. Why waste resources? That was all we had! The shortage of trees on the Hebrides meant that boats, often, had to be built from the drift-wood of wrecked vessels, using tools passed from generation to generation. All of my pieces are wholly hand-made on the Island of Lewis using traditional tools of the metal-workers' craft. Within the range of my products, I am prepared to undertake any commission.
- Visit Stewart and Pattison Scottish Vacations at http://www.scotvac.com.
- The Sunnyside Studio in Fife - photographic services, landscapes/seascapes.
- Thistle and Shamrock Books
- The Thistle Stop Shop http://www.ThistleStopShop.com/ - "are U.S.-based retailers of Scottish imports and Celtic heritage goods: kilts and all Highland attire (sales and rentals), jewellery, gifts, homewares, adults' and children's apparel, sweaters and other fine woollens, clan and tartan products, tartan design and registration services, Scottish/Celtic wedding shop, books and videos, music and dance shops, and more! In Maryland over 30 years."
- Torquil Productions - preserving the Hebridean and Highland culture of South Western Ontario
- Visit the Callander Tourist Information page to locate Scottish Tourist information Centres in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in Scotland.
- Christof Weisenbacher
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- Clan Agor -
The surname Agor is shortened from MacGregor, or at least that is what has been handed down to me and other decendents of our ancestor Charles Agor. Join me and other Agor researchers as we search for the origins of Charles Agor, his decendents, and other members of the Clan.
- American Clan Gregor Society
- The Angus Glens in Scotland is a community developed web site with the aim of increasing awareness of the area and helping to enhance the community involvement in improving local businesses and making everyone more aware of the internet benefits.
- Since 1997 Argyll Online has been a major force for the promotion and marketing of Argyll culture, history, businesses and organisations on the internet, providing a platform for people both from within and outwith the Argyll to get together and share their interest and passion for this unique part of Scotland.
- The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) is the membership organisation representing over 500 key sites. ASVA members are committed to providing a quality service and are always striving to ensure the highest standards are maintained. ASVA members are listed in an easy to use search engine and interactive map.
- Ayrshire Area Scouts - Links
- Bonbright Woolens (The Capital Scot's first subscriber)
- BorderArt
- "Brigadoonery" - Official Cyber-Headquarters of the Scottish Colonial Tartan Police
- Burke's Peerage and Gentry is the definitive historical guide to the UK and Ireland's titled and landed families may prove a useful resource to those wanting to trace their Scottish family history. The Burkes Peerage site lists The Capital Scot as a
useful Web site
, a Scottish resource for genealogy. [Useful Web site list unavailable on 4/14/07]
- Scottish Border Books
- Caithness Community Web Site http://www.caithness.org/ - "A Scottish directory, with links for accommodation, recruitment, socialising, education, business, entertainment and news in Scotland. Discussion forum available also. ... The local web sites in our Community Web Sites section will take you to many places in Scotland and are run by local people. They are very varied in their approach and give a wide range of information and links to other sites in their own areas."
- Visit Camusnagaul's Scottish Highland website and explore the wonderful scenery of Scotland around the Wester Ross area. This site is local to Wester Ross.
- Christopher Thomas Cairney, Author
- Visit the Callander Tourist Information page to locate Scottish Tourist information Centres in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park in Scotland.
- D. Bruce Bennett Celtic Art scottish castle pics - "Original paintings as gifts for those who may never have been to Scotland, but are in love with all things Scottish ... and for those who have been on holiday in Scotland and want to reward themselves with something more than snapshots filled with tourists and car parks to grace their home or office walls and remind them of their visit to Scotland."
- Celtic Watches
- Classic Scotland - "You're in safe hands choosing Classic Scotland, because we know all our 61 hotels inside and out. We are the hotel specialists, and only invite hotels which meet our criteria. Quality, friendliness, ambience and value are all important factors we concentrate on within each hotels star category." [Capital Scot advisory: For Web fans - This site has an appealing look-and-feel and functionality. It downloads and renders quiclky, and navigation is intuitive. The design is elegant.]
- Gavin O'Loghlen wrote The Capital Scot of the Australian Celtic band Cotters Bequest which has six members who play 23 instruments. They write, record and perform in five Celtic languages - Scottish, Irish and Manx Gaelic, Cornish and Welsh.
- Culloden '99
- Diane's Ireland
- The Daughters
of Scotia - A Fraternal Order, founded July 2, 1895 in New Haven, Connecticut; Incorporated under the laws of the State of Connecticut in 1906.
- Clan Duncan Society -
Based in the Scottish Highlands the Clan Duncan Society's primary purpose is to bring together all those with the name Duncan and the associated names of Duncanson, Duncane, Dunkinson, Duncean, Dunken, Donkin, Dunkin and other alternate spellings; to globally unite all those with an interest in their history, heritage and ancestral roots in Scotland and unite us all as one Clan.
- Dunnoon of Scotland:
- Handcrafted Clan Crest Jewelry, Celtic Jewelry and Wedding Kilts ... Tartan Finder: search for 1000s or Tartans and their history. ... Clan Finder: find your Clan History and other historical information.
- At e-kilts we use only trusted experienced specialists to manufacture all our made-to-measure garments such as kilts and jackets. So we can guarantee the quality of both materials and manufacture. And we'll never compromise on materials or finish as many discount suppliers do to keep prices down. Our service lets you afford authentic top quality goods - at prices you simply won't find elsewhere. And we certainly don't skimp on service! Buying a kilt or other Highland Dress can initially seem daunting. But at e-Kilts we are here to help - and we know what we're talking about! So please feel free to contact me with any queries or comments and we guarantee to do our very best to discuss your needs until you are confident you'll get what you want.
- escape2scotland:
Edinburgh based travel Company specialising in tailor-made trips throughout Scotland. Whether you're walking the West Highland Way, island hopping aroung the Hebrides or on a self-drive tour of the Highlands and Islands we guarantee this country and our planning will exceed your expectations.
- The Flying Scotsman "One of the first express passenger steam locomotives in the world is also the name of Washington, D.C.'s first Scottish themed restaurant and bar. While the luxury train once ran from London to Edinburgh, The Flying Scotsman pub is situated several blocks from Union Station and a stoneÕs throw from the Capitol at 233 Second Street, NW."
Four entrepreneurs from Scotland founded Frugal Dougal's as a way to earn a living while maintaining a quality of life for their families and providing a quality service to their customers. ... products direct to the consumer at the best prices possible via mail-order within the United Kingdom.
[NOTE" This site appears to have been short-lived. It is not available as of April 2006. Perhpaps they were too frugal?]
- Galloway Glass
- Glasgow Airport Parking - Car parks are located close to Glasgow airport. Compare prices online.
- Glasgow's West End
- globalart4u at http://www.globalart4u.com has original fine art in all media (European contemporary artists), crafts, handmade greeting cards (made in Scotland), portraits painted by Scot's artist Linda Atherton, your designs translated onto mirrors and/or tiles by Scots artists Lesley Burr (Shetland) and Mo Shankland. Also upon request only can provide sculptures by
Scottish sculptor Alexander Stoddart.
- Golf Roots Scotland http://www.golfroots.co.uk/ is managed by a golfing enthusiast with over 20 years experience of the Scottish golf scene. We will secure pre-booked tee-times on the courses of your choice, arrange high quality and personally inspected accommodation, organise transport and be flexible enough to respond to any additional requests you may have.
- Grierson & MacGregor World Project & Information Exchange
- Haggishead http://www.haggishead.com/History.html is a portal to variety of Scottish Products.
- The Heart o' Scotland at http://www.heartoscotland.com/ is a US site designed for Americans. Articles, essays, and brief book summaries are provided on Scotland's culture and history, including Celtic mythology, Scottish myths and legends, Celtic Christianity, tartans and clans, Scots authors, cooking, crafts, pets, and more.
- Scottish History On-Line
- Holiday Cottages in Scotland -
Unique country holiday cottages in stunning locations are our speciality. Each property has been carefully selected to bring you the best cottage holidays Scotland has to offer.
- Clan Hunter -
The Clan Hunter Association is a world wide organization that exists for these main purposes: To upgrade and improve the family tree. To assist in the discovery of more information about all the children of the Lairds of Hunterston. To help in the maintenance, upkeep and protection of Hunterston Castle, our ancestral home. To help and encourage pride in all Hunters of their Scottish heritage.
- Kelso On-Line
- Your Scottish Kin is a Scottish family genealogy research service based in the historic Kingdom of Fife in Scotland. You can have your family researched as a gift for one of your relatives or maybe you just want to satisfy your curiosity about your own Scottish connections. There is a wealth of information in Scotland's archives. We can help you untap this. Your Scottish Kin lists The Capital Scot under Genealogy Resources.
- Landscapes of Scotland - "Two key elements have played a huge part in bringing this collection of Scottish landscape photography together, one is a love of Scotland and the other is a never-ending passion for photography. The Scottish landscape with it's magnificent grandeur and beauty lends itself to the art of photography. I hope you enjoy the photographs and seeing a little of Scotland."
- The Lantern - information on the Scottish people and culture, and in particular the MacFarlane Clan
- Locrian Records
- Paul's Site at Liberty! "All Things Scottish"
- Prestige Events - Iain J. McConnell has produced and presented many national and international music and sporting events over the past twenty years. As a past BBC broadcaster, he has a wealth of knowledge and experience about colourful presentations and how best to impress audiences.
- Proudly Scottish - An exciting on-line shopping service
- Pure Dead Brilliant Tours Ltd. is a young, dynamic alternative walking tour and vehicle tour company based in Glasgow, Scotland established to cater for visitors and Glaswegians alike who are looking for something different and special to do in Glasgow. Our qualified tour guides are residents of Glasgow and have a full and comprehensive knowledge of the city, its resources and are committed to giving you a relaxed, fun and informative tour.
- Saint Andrew's Society of Washington, DC
- Scotland Art
- Scotland from the Roadside has lots of information about Scotland's culture, history, and geography with links to photos of many places.
This site will take you on a journey through Scotland and show you sights that can be seen from the roadside - visiting Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife, Stirling, the Trossachs and Argyll to the Highlands and the Islands beyond. Then heading through Glasgow and Ayrshire in the southwest, Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders in the south and Perth, Dundee and Aberdeen in the northeast!
- Celebrate your heritage at ScotRadio http://www.live365.com/stations/240319 with music, Gaelic lessons, history, cooking, genealogy and more.
- The Scot-Roots genealogy site cites The Capital Scot among its international (USA) links.
Scottish genealogy revealed - do you need to find that elusive Scottish ancestor to complete your Scottish family tree? Or are you just beginning a Scottish genealogy search to find your roots in Scotland?
Scottish Ancestor is a specialist in ancestral visits to Scotland. Trace your Scottish Ancestors with the help of one of Scotland's leading ancestral research services and then come to Scotland and visit your homeland. ... Do you want to know more about your ancestors, but are having difficulty? Looking for your Scottish roots but maybe you simply don't have the time to do the research yourself? We would be delighted to help. We are a professional and friendly team who will research your family history, find your ancestors and look for living relatives.
- Scots Connection - Quality Scottish Gifts
- Scots in the USA at http://www.scotsintheusa.com specializes in providing Scottish Gifts to the American market. Are you a Scot in the USA and missing Scotland? Look no further they can bring Scotland to you. They offer a free Giftfinder Service and a free Gift Wrapping Service.
- Scottish-Australian Heritage Council
- Scottish Food Overseas http://www.scottishfoodoverseas.com/ "are worldwide exporters of Scottish hampers and every day Scottish food. We have a carefully selected range of traditional Scottish food in stock which can be shipped to virtually every country in the world. We supply gift hampers and gift baskets throughout the year,we offer mothers day,easter gift baskets,fathers day gift hampers,birthday gift baskets and a number of themed gift hampers,which can be sent worldwide all the year round."
- Scottish Genealogy Research lists The Capital Scot as a
Scottish genealogy research site
Trace your Scottish Ancestors with the help of one of Scotland's leading ancestral research services and then come to Scotland and visit your homeland! We are based in the Kingdom of Fife so are well placed to help you trace your Fife Roots. We are a professional and friendly team covering most of Scotland. We will help you discover who your ancestors were and where they lived, worked and are buried. If you can visit Scotland we will help you plan your time here, we can visit the places where you ancestors lived and worked and look for gravestones before you come, that way you don't spend all day looking for somewhere that isn't there. If a visit is not possible our photographic research is the next best thing! Initial enquires are free of charge - if we cannot find anything for you there is NO FEE!
- The Scottish Roots Ancestral Service specializes in ancestral genealogical research using only authentic records kept at New Register House - Scotland's main record office located in Edinburgh.
- Scottish Lairds Titles - Become a Scottish Highland Laird. Souvenir plot of land with your personalised Laird title. Long-running environmental project protecting Scotland's highlands.
- At Scottish Pet Portraits http://www.jamescollins.org/ you'll find ten gallery pages of paintings and drawings of dogs and a variety of other subjects, including people, cats and horses, landscapes and harbour scenes, boats, houses and still-life.
- Scottish Sites Document
- The Scottish Smoked Salmon Company in scenic Tobermory.
- Scottish Surf Shop (The Capital Scot's second subscriber)
- Scottishquality.com - From the Isle of Skye the best products Scotland has to offer.
- ScottishSearch.com - A New Portal on Scotland
- Shiel Arts - a one man sculpture based arts company producing a range of works depicting primarily Scottish themed subjects, although commissioned works of practically any subject matter are also undertaken.
- Shop-in-Scotland at http://www.shop-in-scotland.net/ is a one stop shop for Scottish products from quality producers throughout Scotland with a range of products to suit every need; seafood, hand-made flowers, succulent meats, hand made crafts, bi-lingual book and music libraries, and numerous other gift ideas. Shop-in-Scotland enables you to have a piece of Scotland delivered directly to your door
- soc.culture.scottish FAQ
- Ian Stewart-Hargreaves, Silversmith -
For generations, on the Islands, we have made our necessities of the simplest form. Why waste resources? That was all we had! The shortage of trees on the Hebrides meant that boats, often, had to be built from the drift-wood of wrecked vessels, using tools passed from generation to generation. All of my pieces are wholly hand-made on the Island of Lewis using traditional tools of the metal-workers' craft. Within the range of my products, I am prepared to undertake any commission.
- Visit Stewart and Pattison Scottish Vacations at http://www.scotvac.com.
- The Sunnyside Studio in Fife - photographic services, landscapes/seascapes.
- And, for an American twist, see Tartan TV - "a new internet television station which takes the 90 million international Scots (yes, there are that many of us!) back to the very heart of our homeland. ...TTV provides a global showcase for the best of what Scotland has to offer. It is on air every week as a half-hour magazine programme on cable and satellite channels in the USA and Canada." NOTE: (2004) Tartan TV is now now on American Public Television.
- Thistle and Shamrock Books
- The Thistle Stop Shop http://www.ThistleStopShop.com/ - "are U.S.-based retailers of Scottish imports and Celtic heritage goods: kilts and all Highland attire (sales and rentals), jewellery, gifts, homewares, adults' and children's apparel, sweaters and other fine woollens, clan and tartan products, tartan design and registration services, Scottish/Celtic wedding shop, books and videos, music and dance shops, and more! In Maryland over 30 years."
- Torquil Productions - preserving the Hebridean and Highland culture of South Western Ontario
- Your Scottish Family Tree:
We can trace your Scottish roots and find your Scottish ancestors. Do you want to find out who your Scottish ancestors are, where they came from and what they did for a living? Genealogy has become increasingly popular and we can assist you with tracing your Scottish family tree by accessing the official records in Scotland. ... All the relevant details which are listed on the original certificates - including the General Registers for Scotland reference number - will be given. They will be set out as in the actual certificate itself. If you require copies of the certificates, however, they will be charged at £0.50 each. This will be agreed prior to the search commencing.
- Virginia Scottish Games Association
- Christof Weisenbacher
- Westie Rescue (West Highland White Terriers)
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