Scotland, Births and Baptisms - FamilySearch Historical Records
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| Record Type | Births and Baptisms |
| Collection years | 1564-1950 |
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What is in This Collection?
This collection is an index for the years 1564 to 1950. This collection may include information previously published in the International Genealogical Index.
Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.
Index and Image Visibility
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What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:
- The name of the child
- Gender
- Date and place of birth
- Date and place of christening
- Names of the parents
Collection Content
Sample of indexed information
| Field | Information |
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| Name | Agnes Glen |
| Gender | Female |
| Birth Date | 04 Jul 1881 |
| Birthplace | New Monkland Landward, Lanark, Scotland |
| Father's Name | James Glen |
| Mother's Name | Janet Fotheringham Glen |
Coverage Table
This table lists the number of records available in this collection for the counties listed.
| County | Records |
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| Aberdeenshire | 628,753 |
| Angus | 592,822 |
| Argyll | 338,805 |
| Ayrshire | 625,617 |
| Banffshire | 180,154 |
| Berwickshire | 180,434 |
| Bute | 52,587 |
| Caithness | 90,735 |
| Clackmannanshire | 110,017 |
| Dumbartonshire | 143,446 |
| Dumfriesshire | 255,618 |
| East Lothian | 270,623 |
| Edinburgh | 9,974 |
| Fife | 1,109,759 |
| Forfar | 16,320 |
| Inverness-shire | 169,139 |
| Kincardineshire | 133,969 |
| Kinross-shire | 54,100 |
| Kirkcudbrightshire | 192,130 |
| Lanark | 1,592,229 |
| Midlothian | 1,455,793 |
| Moray | 142,329 |
| Nairn | 27,329 |
| Orkney | 91,881 |
| Peebles | 91,796 |
| Perth | 963,416 |
| Renfrew | 599,703 |
| Ross-shire and Cromartyshire | 128,829 |
| Roxburgh | 310,188 |
| Selkirk | 51,660 |
| Shetland | 70,847 |
| Stirling | 459,282 |
| Sutherland | 41,821 |
| West Lothian | 243,683 |
| Wigtown | 218,745 |
How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching, it is best to know the following information:
- Name of the person
- Date range for the record
Search the Index
Search by name on the Collection Details Page.- Enter the information in the fields in the Search Collection section or click More Options to see additional fields
- Click Search to show possible matches
Finding Sources for Scotland Births and Baptisms
The Register of births, marriages and deaths of Scotland can help you identify the source of the indexed record. See Finding Sources for Scotland Births and Baptisms Using Microfilm 6,035,516 for additional instructions on how to use this register.
How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.
What Do I Do Next?
I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?
- Add any new information to your records
- Look at an image of the original record, if possible. The original may contain information that was not recorded in the index
- Use the information to find other records such as marriage, death, or census records
- Collect entries for every person who has the same surname, unless the surname is a common surname. This list can help you identify possible relatives that can be verified by records
I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?
- Try viewing any original indexes to see if there were errors in the transcription of the name, age, residence, etc.
- Remember that there may be more than one person in the records with the same name
- Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames, middles name, or an abbreviation of their given name
Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in Scotland.
Known Issues
Click here for a list of known issues with this collection.
Citing This Collection
Citations help you keep track of places you have searched and sources you have found. Identifying your sources helps others find the records you used.
| Collection Citation: The citation for this collection can be found on the Collection Details Page in the section Cite This Collection. |
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