Records of the Scottish Sheriff Courts

This talk introduces civil cases in Scottish Sheriff Courts. It describes the reasons people went to court, and gives numerous examples of different types of case, and how they can help you with your family history. You will be introduced to the criminal records of the Sheriff Courts in Scotland. The talk explains the different types of records available, and gives a number of examples of criminal cases. You will learn about the Registers of Deeds in the records of Scottish Sheriff Court. Included in this are case studies showing how different types of deed can help with your family history.