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*[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/3/35/Finding_Records_of_Your_Ancestors_Scotland_1855_To_1901.pdf Finding Records of Your Ancestors: Scotland, 1855 to 1901]  
*[https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/images/3/35/Finding_Records_of_Your_Ancestors_Scotland_1855_To_1901.pdf Finding Records of Your Ancestors: Scotland, 1855 to 1901]  
*[[Finding_Your_Ancestors_in_Scotland_before_1855|Finding Your Ancestors in Scotland before 1855]]
*[[Finding Your Ancestors in Scotland before 1855|Finding Your Ancestors in Scotland before 1855]]


So, now you should have identified the following:  
So, now you should have identified the following:  
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To begin research in the records of Scotland, go to the [[Scotland Strategies for Locating Births, Marriages and Deaths|Research Strategies]] pages.   
To begin research in the records of Scotland, go to the [[Scotland Strategies for Locating Births, Marriages and Deaths|Research Strategies]] pages.   


However, there are several general things to learn about Scotland before you begin research.  The following information can help you be prepared and increase your chances for success.
However, there are several general things to learn about Scotland before you begin research.  The following information can help you be prepared and increase your chances for success.  


== Jurisdictions, Gazetteers and Maps <br> ==
== Jurisdictions, Gazetteers and Maps <br> ==
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These are the records that provide the information most family history researchers seek, and they are easily accessible.  
These are the records that provide the information most family history researchers seek, and they are easily accessible.  


In addition, there are many other record&nbsp;types of value for family history&nbsp;research.&nbsp;&nbsp;To learn more about other record types, see the [http://www.familysearch.org/eng/Search/Rg/frameset_rg.asp?Dest=G1&Aid=&Gid=&Lid=&Sid=&Did=&Juris1=&Event=&Year=&Gloss=&Sub=&Tab=&Entry=&Guide=Scotland.ASP Scotland Research Outline].&nbsp; Also, on the main [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Portal:Scotland Scotland] page in this wiki, click on the links for the various topics.  
In addition, there are many other record&nbsp;types of value for family history&nbsp;research.&nbsp;&nbsp;To learn more about other record types, see [[Scotland]] Click on the links for the various topics.  


As you proceed to the [[Scotland Strategies for Locating Births, Marriages and Deaths|Research Strategies]] pages, you will learn how to use the records to find your ancestors.  
As you proceed to the [[Scotland Strategies for Locating Births, Marriages and Deaths|Research Strategies]] pages, you will learn how to use the records to find your ancestors.  
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