Although their name is of French origin, bearers of the surname Taylor have been at the heart of Scotland’s affairs for centuries, sharing in its glories and its tragic misfortunes.
As proud kinsfolk of the clansmen they fought bravely and at great personal cost for the cause of the ill-fated Royal House of Stuart, but in later centuries achieved international renown as scientists, scholars, actors, and musicians.
Recounted here is the vibrant tale of proud bearers of the surname Taylor.
