DNA Research is a new and fascinating area of enquiry to augment traditional research. The Coutts name has a relativeley small global population and, I believe, a relatively small area of origination, around Cromar, Aberdeenshire. I am curious to see what results may occur from this line of enquiry. I have yet to try this area.

I note that some commercial DNA researchers provide the opportunity to set up a name reseach area on their website. This would provide a great opportunity for Coutts' to collaborate in this area. This also provides an opportunity for someone to lead this line of enquiry in colloboration with me.

A very useful summary of the methods, opportunities and limitations of DNA Reseach follows:

http://www.familytreedna.com/pdf-docs/Interpreting-Genetic-Genealogy-Results_web_optimized.pdf

A very comprehensive list of resources around this are of research follows. I have yet to have the time, and patience, to undertake the required reading to understand the process and opportunities.

http://www.familyhistoryresearch.com.au/courses/dna/

My wife's family used this online supplier. It was quite satisfactory and 'trees' can be created, it does not seem to have name collaborations.

http://www.genebase.com/