This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: GordonPertJohnson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ans.general/2556.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just a mention that BEITH lies in Ayrshire, just on the boundary with Renfrewshire. Also,your middle name RUSTON is a variant on the Scottish surname RUXTON, found in several North-east counties. Best wishes, Gordon. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.