A useful and moderately priced guide for both local historians and genealogists.
Much of the contents would be of interest to any
reader pursuing Scottish family history.

Reference Reviews

This book is well written and a must for anyone with ancestors in Glasgow or the surrounding communities. However, it also has wider appeal for others with Scottish ancestors because it includes a description of the national records (such as taxation records). If your ancestors live in another Scottish burgh this inclusion will certainly indicate and explain what records may be available for your community.

Family Genealogy Society

This book is one I wish I had ahead of my recent research trip. It provides a wealth of information about the records, where they can be found, the information they contain and how to access them.

British Connections Vol. 18

Dr Maxwell gives an excellent potted history of the city and its growth and development.

Glasgow & West of Scotland FHS

The book will be useful for those with Glaswegian ancestors.

WDYTYA? magazine, June 2017 - reviewed by Chris Paton

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History Scotland, May 2017

When we were compiling the first part of our family tree (using Ancestry.co.uk - FindMyPast is extremely poor by comparison) a year or so ago, we ran into problems with the Scottish side of our research, and we still haven't completed it. This latest volume in Pen and Sword's magnificent genealogy series provides a nuber of clues as to how to proceed - obviously this particular title concentrates on the Glasgow area, but the suggestions are still pertinent and the approach to Scottish records is superb. A must-have for your family tree library.

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