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==Early Regimental Influence==
A number of Scottish regiments were serving in India by the late eighteenth century – for example the [[42nd Regiment of Foot| 42nd ]] , [[72nd Regiment of Foot|72nd ]] , [[73rd Regiment of Foot|73rd]] , [[74th Regiment of Foot|74th]][[75th Regiment of Foot|74th]] , [[75th Regiment of Foot|75th]] , [[76th Regiment of Foot|76th]] , [[77th Regiment of Foot|77th]] and [[78th Regiment of Foot|78th]] Regiments of Foot were all Highland Regiments recorded as being in India well before 1800.
==Religious Influence==
The influence of the [http://www.electricscotland.com/bible/church/chapter4.htm Scottish Church in India] was felt in [[Bombay]] as early as 1820 and soon spread to other areas. Many churches and cemeteries in India evidence a strong Scottish presence . For example, [[Church of Scotland Burials in Assam]].
== Industries==
Scotsmen formed the backbone of many industries and, in particular, those associated with planting – eg . [[Jute Growing|Jute]] , [[Indigo Plantation|Indigo]] and [[Tea Plantation|Tea]]. In fact, it was a Scotsman, Robert Bruce, who discovered the first tea in Assam in 1823.
Moreover, the climate of the hill station of [[Coorg]], towards [[Bangalore]] has encouraged its nickname as the Scotland of India. This is a region also known for its tea and coffee plantations.
==Useful Databases Online==
If your ancestors went out to India from Scotland then there are many online resources to assist in tracing background.. Some of these are mentioned below:-
=== Fibis Resources ===
*[http://www.search.fibis.org/frontis/bin/aps_browse_sources.php?mode=browse_components&id=682 The Scots Overseas] fibis.org A a referenced list of men and women who emigrated or adventured to British India compiled by David Dobson.
===India Related Links===
*[http://www.ans.com.au/~rampais/genelogy/india/indexes/scots.htm Indexes with an India connection transcribed from the "Emigrants from Glasgow and the West of Scotland"] Further details are held on this excellent family history website.
* [http://www.nas.gov.uk/ National Archives of Scotland] have a free searchable index revealing many records of interest to the British India family historian. – copies of the actual records may be obtained from the Archives. For example, a search of the [http://www.nas.gov.uk/onlineCatalogue/ online catalogue] under reference GD51/4 throws up an index of almost 1,700 entries relating to persons applying for positions with the East India Company between 1781and 1830– with a note of patronage. These persons can also be found by an individual name search in the catalogue.
* [http://www.nls.uk/family-history/india-papers/index.html India papers of the National Library of Scotland]
===General links ===
* [http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ Scotlands People] A pay per view site containing “almost 80 million records” as at March 2010 .
*[http://www.cyndislist.com/scotland.htm Cyndi’s List] contains links to a large number of sites to help track down your Scottish ancestors.
