Review
For sheer entertainment value Scottish Surnames is hard to beat.' The Scots Magazine 'Scottish Surnames is an invaluable reference book; it's also a lot of fun. ... It is ... a browser's book. Having said that, once you pick it up, it's quite hard to put down without looking up just one more reference' Daily Mail 'It's a fun, easy to read guide ...' The Sunday Post 'Scottish Surnames' is entertaining and informative.' Huntly Express
The Scots Magazine
"...an inviting book to dip into. ... For sheer entertainment value Scottish Surnames is hard to beat."
Daily Mail, June 06, 2003
"...excellent little reference book. ... Scottish Surnames is an invaluable reference book; it’s also a lot of fun."
Huntly Express
" 'Scottish Surnames' is entertaining and informative."
Product Description
This handy, comprehensive volume is the ideal guide to Scottish surnames for anyone wishing to trace their roots.
From the Inside Flap
With an estimated 90 million people of Scottish descent scattered around the globe, it's not surprising that there is a worldwide interest in Scottish surnames. his pocket-sized yet comprehensive volume is a must for everyone wishing to trace their roots and to discover the meaning of their familiy name.
o Accurate derivations and explanations of over 1000 surnames, including occupational names, patronymics, nicknames and location names
o Alphabetically arranged for easy reference
o Lists the 'Top 100 Scottish Surnames'
o Includes the name’s history and how it has altered in the course of time
o Tells the stories of well-known bearers of the names
o Lists variants of the names and the areas of Scotland where they are to be found nowadays
From the Back Cover
• Accurate derivations and explanations of over 1000 family names found in Scotland including occupation names, patronymics, nicknames and location names.
• Alphabetically arranged for easy reference.
• Includes the history and modern distribution of many names featured.
About the Author
David Dorward was born and educated in Dundee. He graduated from the University of St Andrews where he went on to work as an administrator for over 30 years. He is married with two sons. Now retired, he lives in a small village near St Andrews. Among his other books are Scotland’s Place-names and Dundee, Names, People and Places, both published by Mercat Press.
