{"product_id":"9781780279961","title":"Scottish Surnames","description":"Author(s): Ross, David, \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 02\/04\/2026,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 160 pages, b\/w line drawings throughout,\u003cbr\u003e Series: Traditional Scotland, \u003cbr\u003eImprint: Birlinn Ltd,\u003cbr\u003e Published By: Birlinn General,\u003cbr\u003e Book Classification: Scotland,\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 111 x 179 x 16\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\/EAN\/SKU: 9781780279961\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurnames give us a sense of identity and belonging. Even in today's mobile society they can have strong links with particular areas. They are keys to our family history. And they always have an original meaning. This new collection of some 400 names, gathered from Shetland to Galloway, provides an informative and reliable  guide to Scottish surnames from Abercrombie and Abernethy to Younie and Yuill.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn each case the original meaning is given, along with the original location and its first recorded appearance. Historical details of particular interest are also noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScottish Surnames informs, entertains and may even settle (or start) some arguments. It's an essential item for any Scottish-interest bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross, David","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56600230592898,"sku":"9781780279961","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2180\/9347\/files\/9781780279961.jpg?v=1777478126","url":"https:\/\/mountfloridabooks.com\/products\/9781780279961","provider":"Mount Florida Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}