The Red Book of Scotland (RBS)
The Red Book of Scotland is a comprehensive genealogical and historical resource that offers an in-depth look into the history and lineage of Scottish families. Synthesizing published sources with meticulous original archival research, it provides a panoramic view of the hundreds of families who administered Scotland’s regions from the medieval era to the modern day.
About The Red Book of Scotland
Researched over 30 years by Gordon MacGregor, this monumental work fills a significant void in Scotland’s genealogical history. It places genealogy back within its rightful place as a serious academic discipline, offering valuable insights for independent researchers.
Available to buy or subscribe in two convenient ways:
EITHER:
- £35 GBP each, 17 volumes in total.
- Searchable PDF ebooks.
- Approx 500 to 750 pages per volume.
- Large numbers of family histories per volume.
OR
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Individuals:
- Purchase credits and download selected family histories to keep from just £7.50 GBP
- Search the entire database for content of interest at no additional cost.
- Return and download updated entries when available.
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Institutions:
- Access the entire, regularly-updated database institution-wide and remotely.
- Receive accesss to new content as soon as it is available.
- Existing subscriber login.
- Request a subscription.
Please note: All Red Book of Scotland titles are sold in GBP Pound Sterling. Red Book of Scotland titles and TannerRitchie's regular titles cannot be purchased at the same time.