If your family came from Nova Scotia or Cape Breton, your Scottish roots run deep. This guide helps you trace your ancestors, understand the Highland Clearances, and plan your homecoming trip.
Discover the Scottish surnames of Clan Cumming — from Comyn to Cummings. Explore clan origins in Moray, the dramatic story of the Red Comyn, tartans, and how to trace your Cumming ancestry.
If you have a grandparent born in Scotland or the UK, the Ancestry Visa could be your route to living in Scotland. Here is everything Americans with Scottish heritage need to know in 2026.
If your surname is Innes, Milne, Mitchell, or Maver, you may carry the blood of one of Moray’s oldest clans. The Scottish surnames of Clan Innes stretch across northeast Scotland, and today they appear at Highland Games from Nova Scotia to New Zealand. This is their story. Photo: Love Scotland What clan does your name […]
Discover Clan Campbell history: the origins of the surname, Campbell tartans, Inveraray Castle, and how to trace your Scottish Campbell ancestry today.
Discover the story of the Highland Clearances — why up to 150,000 Scots were forced from their homes between 1750 and 1886, and where they settled around the world.
Discover 10 traditional Scottish recipes to make at home, from classic shortbread and Cullen Skink to haggis and cranachan. Step-by-step instructions included.
The Scottish surnames of Clan MacRae carry the story of one of the Highlands’ most loyal and fiercely independent families. The parish of Kintail in Wester Ross was once almost entirely MacRae. In 1793, the Old Statistical Account recorded that the people of Kintail were “all MacRaes, except two or three families.” That tells you […]
Learn how to trace Scottish ancestry with our complete guide — from key genealogy records and clan history to planning a heritage visit to Scotland.
Plan your visit to the Scottish Highland Games. Discover the best gatherings, events, and tips for attending Scotland's famous summer celebrations.