Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopaedia, 3rd Edition

The most distinctive feature of Scotland’s history, nationally and internationally, is that of clanship.

Although the clans are no longer the social force they once were, the continuing interest in them is testimony to the hold on the imagination that the sense of clan identity still has for very many people worldwide.

However, the desire for knowledge about the great clans and families of Scotland frequently outstrips the ability of published works to satisfy it.

The Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopaedia redresses this situation.

Beautifully illustrated throughout, and featuring many specially commissioned illustrations, this is the most comprehensive and authoritative work yet published on the subject.

It provides the histories and heraldic details of over 300 of Scotland’s best-known and most famous clans and families, as well as highly informative essays on key elements of clan life and society including: The history and development of the clan system, The law of the clan, Tartan and Highland dress, Heraldry and more!

The Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopaedia has been compiled and edited by George Way of Plean, Falkland Pursuivant Extraordinary and the late Romilly Squire.

In addition to their own extensive knowledge and research, they have overseen the work of a team of renowned specialists in Scottish history.

Revised and updated to reflect changes in clan society since its original publication in 1994, the Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopaedia is the definitive single-volume reference work on the Scottish clans and will appeal to everyone of Scottish ancestry throughout the world.