Youngs of Scotland

Who We Are

Greetings

Greetings to all Youngs, their kin and friends. This site is a resource for members of our Youngs of Scotland societies and for those interested in researching their family history, promoting reunions, attending Scottish events, learning about their cultural heritage, visiting their homeland, and socialising with those of like minds.

There are four active societies today, in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia. To become a Full Member of our society you must fill out an application form found on the page for the country you mainly reside and submit it and any fees that group requires. Each group may have different fees, but once you are a member of one, you are considered a member of all. "Cuimhnich air na daoine o'n d'thainig thu" - Remember the people from where you came.

Our society was founded in 1987 by Edward A. Young III of Orlando, Florida and 20 other charter members. Since that time other national societies have been created with similar objectives.

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

To cultivate a spirit of kinship among those of the surname of Young and their descendants.
To provide opportunities to learn about the history of the surname of Young.
To research and provide information on the history of Scottish Youngs.
To collect and preserve historical, literary, records, relics, and artifacts of Scottish Youngs and of Scotland.
To encourage the giving of aid and hospitality to members of our Society.
To honour our Scottish heritage and inspire the pride and spirit of our Scottish ancestors.
To provide genealogical assistance and advice to members researching their family history.

Vision & Mission

Research

Research the origins of the surname and the genetic homelands.

Research: Create a family history research group to use modern genetics and genealogy to reveal the genetic homelands of the Young surname.
Store: Create an online (free) index and/or archive for Youngs of Scotland historical records, relics, and artifacts.
Publish: Create tutorial content for members’ research and the society’s education and promotion efforts

Preserve

Preserve the legacy of the name.

Educate: Deliver learning opportunities to anyone interested in the history of the surname of Young.
Fellowship: Support branches and members in their events and charitable activities with content, promotion, and attendance.
Archive: Archive reports, bulletins, articles and/or books with family history associations, the Court of The Lord Lyon and the Council of Scottish Clans & Associations

Promote

Promote the research findings and fellowship benefits.

Fundraise: Fundraise to cover expenses.
Recruit: Identify and recruit the next generation of family historians.
Communicate: Create awareness with the public, enthusiasts, the office of the Lord Lyon and the Council of Scottish Clans & Associations