Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia

I probably use this book as a reference, at least once-a-week. I used it during the search for my husband's Celtic roots, discovering we both have a huge Scottish ancestry. It is simple and easy to browse. The color pictures showing tartans, arms and crests are beautiful. During a reading of a Scottish novel, it's fun to look up the history and get a better understanding of each Scottish clanship.

This is a scholarly treatise on the evolution and meaning of comparative Scottish clans- their names, symbols and meanings. A hallmark of the great clans includes the history, law, Highland dress and heraldry. The work is edited by George Way of Plean. Sample cloths are depicted. These include the edge of the cloth design, Sett, reverse repeat and reverse. Classic families are the Anstruther, Bannerman and Home. This volume would be perfect for anyone doing extensive historical research on Scottish namesakes and symbols.