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Scottish handwriting parallels that of England in that secretary hand was introduced in the late 15th Century. It was well established in Scotland by the mid-16th Century, and was eventually replaced by italic. | ''{{Scotland-sidebar}}Scottish handwriting parallels that of England in that secretary hand was introduced in the late 15th Century. It was well established in Scotland by the mid-16th Century, and was eventually replaced by italic. | ||
Many words used in early documents were written in [[Latin Genealogical Word List|Latin]]. However, in later years Scotland was more heavily influenced by French handwriting than was England. After the introduction of italic in the 16th Century, a number of documents contained mixed secretary and italic handwriting's. | Many words used in early documents were written in [[Latin Genealogical Word List|Latin]]. However, in later years Scotland was more heavily influenced by French handwriting than was England. After the introduction of italic in the 16th Century, a number of documents contained mixed secretary and italic handwriting's. | ||