Links

Sites You Might Find Interesting

 

Other Maxwell Organizations

Clan Maxwell-Canada Our neighbors to the North

 

Allied Families Sites

Clan Pollock Organization's web site

Dinwiddie Info Electric Scotland Page

Dinwiddie A Personal Page

Wardlaw History and Genealogy

 

Maxwell Family History

The Maxwell World Web SiteAnthony Maxwell of Scotland hosts this site which features articles be has written based on his extensive research into the family's Scottish history

DISCribe's Maxwell Family History Page Brief history of the Maxwells with links to other sites

 

Maxwell Genealogy

The Maxwell Genealogy Forum — Part of this Clan Maxwell USA website, the forum allows posting and reading of messages by Maxwells in search of information on their ancestors.

The Maxwell Rootsweb Message Board — Rootsweb offers message boards for many families, and this one is devoted to Clan Maxwell.

The Maxwell Rootsweb Mailing List — Rootsweb also offers mailing lists for many families, including one for Maxwells.

Genealogy in the UK and IrelandLots of links to genealogy information in the UK and Ireland.

The Maxwell FamilyA genealogy-oriented Maxwell site hosted by Ross Maxwell.

 

Scottish History and Information

Scottish CultureScottish banker Alan Scott presides over these about.com pages on Scottish Culture featuring articles on a wide range of topics, a weekly update on Scottish news, a chronology of Scottish history, facts on clans and tartans, places to visit, humor, and even Scottish screensavers.

Scottish Cultural Resources Access NetworkAn online collection of material from Scotland's historic buildings, museums, galleries, libraries and archives, a join effort o the National Museums of Scotland, the Scottish Museums Council, and the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland

Dumfries MuseumA wealth of historical information about the Dumfries area in the heart of "Maxwell country"

The National Trust of ScotlandInformation on the many historic properties maintained by the National Trust of Scotland

Historic ScotlandInformation on the many historic properties maintained by the government agency, Historic Scotland, which maintains Caerlaverock Castle

The Rams HornA family page loaded with Maxwell information

Border ReiversThe definitive site for information on the colorful "reiving" on the Borders, including the Maxwells' participation in it

Gazetteer for ScotlandLooking for a person, place or event in Scotland? Try here.

Thistle and ShamrockNational Public Radio's weekly program devoted to Scottish and Irish music

 

Historical Sites with Maxwell Ties

Caerlaverock Castle Excellent pictures and historical information about the great Maxwell stronghold

Caerlaverock CastleAnother excellent virtual tour of the ancient Maxwell castle.

Archeological Dig at Caerlaverock CastlePeriodically updated information on progress of the archeological exploration which continues to uncover the past at Caerlaverock Castle

Dirleton CastleHistorical background and visitor information on this castle which once belonged to Maxwells

Traquair HouseThe home of Lady Mary Maxwell daughter of the 4th Earl of Nithsdale, Traquair House is the oldest inhabited house in Scotland. Originally owned by the kings of Scotland, it later became the home of the Earls of Traquair and is still lived in by their decendants, the Maxwell Stuart family.

Pollok HouseHome of the Maxwells of Pollok for over 700 years

Pitreavie CastleBought by Sir Henry Wardlaw in 1608; of interest to our Warlaw members

 

Other Interesting Maxwell-Related Sites

Siege of Caerlaverock — The Seanachaidh website contains folk tales and folklore of the Dumfries and Galloway area of Scotland, including a recount of the famous siege of the Maxwell castle.

"Lord Maxwell's Last Goodnight"The full text of the epic poem.

Eilean Ban Nature CenterThis nature preserve on a six-acre island was the home of naturalist Gavin Maxwell, author of the Ring of Bright Water trilogy.

Maxwell Wildlife RefugeA nature preserve in Kansas where the Buffalo still roam. A park well worth visiting

Caerlaverock Made of LegosThe ancient Maxwell castle constructed with Lego toy pieces (Some people have WAY too much time on their hands!)

James Clerk Maxwell TelescopeLocated at Mauna Kea, Hawaii, this is one of the world's premier astronomical telescopes.

 

Homepages By and/or About Clan Maxwell-USA Members

Philip JohnsonHome page (with Scottish section) by our Alabama Commissioner

Barbagene MaxwellA Maxwell family homepage

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Commercial Sites

ScottishQuality.comAll kinds of Scottish goods, from food to furniture

FotoSearch.comFree pictures of Scottish sites