The annual Scottish valuation rolls from 1855 onwards, some of which are available on ScotlandsPeople (scotlandspeople.gov.uk), can provide a great deal of information about the principal tenants and occupiers of properties across the country, as well as their landlords or feudal superiors. However, the valuation of land did not start in 1855, and many earlier records dating as far back as the mid-17th century are available to help us research our family history.
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