Scotland

What records are available from Scotland?

We provide a  range of records  and certificates to assist you in tracing your Scottish ancestry.

NB: The Uncertified Copy of the image contains the EXACT same information as the Official Certified Certificate.

UCUncertified Civil Registration
Digital Images from Registers
OPOld Parochial Registers
(Baptisms, Marriages & Burials)
OCCOfficial Certified Certificates
CCensus: 1841-1911

What information is provided on a Scottish Birth, Death and Marriage?

BirthsDeathsMarriages
Date & Place of BirthDate & Place of DeathDate & Place of Marriage
ResidenceNameNames of Parties
Name & SexAgeAges
Father’s NameCause of DeathOccupations
Mother’s Maiden NameOccupationUsual Residence
Date & Place of Paren’ts MarriageSpouse from 1861
Some entries 1856-1860
Name of Father
Name of FatherMaiden Name of Mother
Name of Mother

What do I need to provide to make an order?

If you are unable to supply a reference number, providing a Year, Name and Place will assist us to search for the entry.

What is the Turnaround?

Please note that due to COVID-19 there may be some delay with ordering overseas certificates

For Digital images the turnaround is 1-2 weeks.  

For Official Certificates, please allow 3-4 weeks.

Information recorded on church records (1554-1854) vary, and are not as detailed as Civil registrations.