To some it’s just a name, to others it’s the story of your bloodline. Whichever side of the fence you sit on, you can’t deny the history behind Scottish surnames is something to be admired. Partnered with the Knights Vault, we explore a handful of Scottish surnames to provide a qu...
meaning “world ruler.” The name has also been associated with a legendary character from Scottish folklore known as Donald of the Isles, a leader of the seventh-century Scots. It’s also found in Scottish surnames, such as MacDonald and Donaldson, both of which are derived...
Laurindale - Laurin is a reduced form of the Scottish surnames of MacLaren or MacLaurin. There is an equestrian centre called Laurindale Stables in Alberta, Canada (a part of Canada which has many Scottish place names). Cape Town's Laurindale is a fairly new suburb located in the Bellville...
You can see the influence of many countries and cultures inScottish names, both 'first' names (forenames) and 'last' names (surnames). Scots Don't All Have Red Hair... While it's true that all hair colors are represented, Scotland does have more redheads than any other country (Ireland...
Graham Heights - there are many places in central and southern Scotland beginning with Graham from the surname; also a few just over the border in Northumberland and Cumbria. The most famous bearer of this essentially Scottish name was the brilliant soldier James Graham, the 1st Marquess of Mont...
Clan surnames have spread beyond Scotland’s borders and there are various events whereby members get together to celebrate their heritage. Why did Scots wear kilts? The original “great” kilt was quite different to the modern one you see today. Scottish kilts first emerged in the 16th century...