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Scotland Cemeteries

Introduction[edit | edit source]

Cemetery records include:

Sexton records of who is buried where, including plot maps.
Tombstone inscriptions, also called monumental inscriptions.

Tombstone inscriptions are an important source in family history research. They may include birth, marriage, and death information. They sometimes give more information than the parish burial register or civil death certificate, such as military service, occupation, or cause of death. Tombstone inscriptions are especially helpful for identifying ancestors not found in other records. Since relatives may be buried in adjoining plots, search the entire record. Tombstone inscriptions might not always be correct, but they often gives clues to other records to search.

Since burial records in Scotland are scarce, tombstone inscriptions are particularly important. Even when burial records exist, tombstone inscriptions might provide information that the burial record does not.

Most cemeteries before 1850 were connected to the Church of Scotland. Even people who were not members were buried in church cemeteries of the parish in which they lived.

Finding Cemetery Records[edit | edit source]

To find tombstone inscriptions, you need to know where an individual was buried. The person may have been buried in a church, city, or public cemetery—usually near the place where he or she lived or died. You can find clues to burial places in church records, death certificates, or family histories.

Family History Library[edit | edit source]

Many Scottish tombstone inscriptions have been recorded and published in printed form. The Family History Library has many of these publications. To find a book or microfilm call number, look in the Family History Library Catalog under:

SCOTLAND - CEMETERIES
SCOTLAND, [COUNTY] - CEMETERIES
SCOTLAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CEMETERIES

If you find a microfilm you would like to view, it can be ordered at a family history center near you for a nominal fee.

In Scotland[edit | edit source]

Local libraries and societies in Scotland might also have tombstone transcripts for cemeteries in their areas. To find libraries and societies, go to the Wiki articles on Scotland Archives and Libraries and Scotland Societies.

Lair records[edit | edit source]

Sometimes a family in Scotland purchased a lair (burial plot). Some of the registers that record these purchases still exist. They may provide valuable information such as the owner’s name and address, date of purchase, names and dates of the deceased, and the relationship to the owner. You may find these registers at the local church; the local registrar of births, marriages, and deaths; a local history library; or the council archives.

Some Online Sites of Interest [edit | edit source]

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-==Online Resources==
+=== Introduction ===
-*'''1265-2014''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9740 Global, Gravestone Photograph Index, 1265-2014] at Ancestry - index ($)
-*'''1300s-Current''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=60526 UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index, 1300s-Current] at Ancestry - index ($)
-*'''1507-2019''' [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62497/ Scotland, Burial Monument Inscriptions, 1507-2019] at Ancestry — index & images ($)
-*'''1521-2020''' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70948 Scotland, Gravestones and Memorials, 1521-2020] at Ancestry — index ($)
-*'''1576-2014''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=70845 UK, Burial and Cremation Index, 1576-2014]  at Ancestry - index ($)
-*'''1800-2016''' [https://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=9041 England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2016] at Ancestry - index & images ($)
-*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/scotland-billion-graves-cemetery-index Scotland BillionGraves Cemetery Index] at Findmypast - index ($)
-*[https://search.findmypast.com/search-world-Records/scotland-monumental-inscriptions Scotland Monumental Inscriptions Index] at Findmypast - index & some images ($)
-*[https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20200/scotland-gravestones-memorials?s=275764761 Scotland, Gravestones and Memorials] at MyHeritage - index & images ($)
-*{{RecordSearch|2026973|BillionGraves Index}} - index & images
-*[https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/search?cemetery-name=&cemetery-loc=Scotland&only-with-cemeteries=cemOnly&locationId=country_50 FindAGrave Scotland Page] - photos and GPS locations of grave markers
-*[https://www.safhs.org.uk/burialgrounds.php SAFHS] The Scottish Association of Family History Societies' website includes an inventory of over 3500 known burial grounds in Scotland and whether there are published or unpublished monumental inscriptions available.
-*[http://www.scottish-monumental-inscriptions.com/ Scottish Monumental Inscriptions]
-*[https://sites.google.com/site/highlandmemorialinscriptions/home Highland Memorial Inscriptions]
-*[http://memento-mori-scotland.blogspot.com/ Monumental Inscriptions]
-*[https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/visit-us/scotlandspeople-centre/useful-websites-for-family-history-research/monumental-inscriptions NRScotland gov] Useful Websites for tombstones.
-*[https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/guides/birth-death-and-marriage-records/old-parish-registers/deaths-and-burials NRScotland gov] Old Parish Registers – Deaths and Burials
-*[http://www.interment.net/uk/scot/index.htm Interment] Scotland records
-*[https://www.glasgowfamilyhistory.org.uk/ExploreRecords/Pages/Burial-Lair-and-Cremation-Registers.aspx Glasgow Family History] Burial Lair and Cremation Registers
-==Jewish Cemeteries==
+Cemetery records include:
-*[https://www.jewishgen.org/databases/Cemetery/tree/CemList.htm JewishGen] has an inventory you can check. Click on Scotland.
+*Sexton records of who is buried where, including plot maps.
-*[http://www.scottishjewishcemeteries.org/ ScottishJewishCemeteries]
+*Tombstone inscriptions, also called monumental inscriptions.
-*[https://www.sjac.org.uk/jewish-cemeteries-in-scotland/ SJAC] The Scottish Jewish Archive Centre
-*[http://iajgscemetery.org/british-isles/scotland/glasgow IAJGS] 10 cemeteries in Glasgow
-*[https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sciennes-jewish-burial-ground Atlas Obscura] Sciennes Jewish Burial Ground, Edinburgh, Scotland. This tiny weathered plot is one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Scotland.
-==Military Cemeteries==
+Tombstone inscriptions are an important source in family history research. They may include birth, marriage, and death information. They sometimes give more information than the parish burial register or civil death certificate, such as military service, occupation, or cause of death. Tombstone inscriptions are especially helpful for identifying ancestors not found in other records. Since relatives may be buried in adjoining plots, search the entire record. Tombstone inscriptions might not always be correct, but they often gives clues to other records to search.
-*'''1914-1921, 1939-1947''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-10909/commonwealth-war-graves-1914-1921-1939-1947 Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921, 1939-1947] at MyHeritage - index & images ($)
+Since burial records in Scotland are scarce, tombstone inscriptions are particularly important. Even when burial records exist, tombstone inscriptions might provide information that the burial record does not.
-*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brookwood_American_Cemetery_and_Memorial Wikipedia] Brookwood American Cemetery and Memorial is the only American Military Cemetery of World War I in the British Isles.
-*[https://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/4004668/nairn,-burgh-of,-scotland/ CWGC] Commonwealth War Graves Commission
-*[http://www.britishwargraves.co.uk/page25.htm Britishwargraves] British War Graves, War Graves in Scotland
-==Additional Resources at the FamilySearch Library==
+Most cemeteries before 1850 were connected to the Church of Scotland. Even people who were not members were buried in church cemeteries of the parish in which they lived.
-*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&placeId=1986318&query=%2Bplace%3A%22Scotland%22&subjectsOpen=343927-50 SCOTLAND - CEMETERIES]
+=== Finding Cemetery Records  ===
-To find cemetery records for ''Scotland'' in the FamilySearch Catalog follow these steps:<br>
+To find tombstone inscriptions, you need to know where an individual was buried. The person may have been buried in a church, city, or public cemetery—usually near the place where he or she lived or died. You can find clues to burial places in church records, death certificates, or family histories.
-#Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']
+==== Family History Library  ====
-#Enter: '''Scotland''' in the Place box
-#Click on: '''Search'''
-#Click on: '''Cemeteries'''
-To search for cemeteries at the town level, follow directions below.
+Many Scottish tombstone inscriptions have been recorded and published in printed form. The Family History Library has many of these publications. To find a book or microfilm call number, look in the [http://webview/supermainframeset.asp?display=start Family History Library Catalog]&nbsp;under:
-#Go to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog '''FamilySearch Catalog''']
+*SCOTLAND - CEMETERIES
-#Enter: '''Scotland''' in the Place box
+*SCOTLAND, [COUNTY] - CEMETERIES
-#Click on: '''Search'''
+*SCOTLAND, [COUNTY], [PARISH] - CEMETERIES
-#Click on: '''Cemeteries'''
-#Click on: '''Places within Scotland'''
-#Click on the town you want to search
-#Click on: '''Cemeteries'''
-==Additional Resources==
+If you find a microfilm you would like to view, it can be ordered at a [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/library/FHC/frameset_fhc.asp family history center] near you for a nominal fee.
-*[https://www.worldcat.org/ Worldcat.org]- Do a search for Scotland Cemetery.
+==== In Scotland  ====
+Local libraries and societies&nbsp;in Scotland might also have tombstone transcripts for cemeteries in their areas. To find libraries and societies, go to the Wiki articles on [[Scotland Archives and Libraries|Scotland Archives and Libraries]] and [[Scotland Societies|Scotland Societies]].
-====References====
+==== Lair records  ====
-[[Category:Scotland|Cemeteries]]
+Sometimes a family in Scotland purchased a lair (burial plot). Some of the registers that record these purchases still exist. They may provide valuable information such as the owner’s name and address, date of purchase, names and dates of the deceased, and the relationship to the owner. You may find these registers at the local church; the local registrar of births, marriages, and deaths; a local history library; or the council archives.
+=== Some Online Sites of Interest&nbsp;  ===
+*http://www.coraweb.com.au/scotland.htm
+*http://www.interment.net/uk/scot/index.htm
+*http://www.genealogylinks.net/uk/scotland/allscotlandcemeteries.htm
+{{Place|Scotland}}
+[[Category:Scotland|Cemeteries]]
 [[Category:Cemeteries]]