Process for illegitimate birth recorded at baptism around 1800 in Mearns

[MLC]

On the baptism record for John Findlay born Mearns 1800, his mother is Margaret Russell and his father is John Findlay. The record states that he is illegitimate.

Can anyone elaborate on the process of recording illegitmate births at that time and where I may be able to find further records, eg where father's of illegitimate children were officially acknowledged?

[CaroleW]

As far as I'm aware the father had to be present for his name to be included which was the fathers own acknowledgement of paternity.

Are you looking for records which show whether he had to contribute to the child's support? 

[MLC]

CaroleW - "Are you looking for records which show whether he had to contribute to the child's support?"

Thanks for your interest. Yes, if that kind of information is available it would be a great help 

[CaroleW]

Looking at the Scotlands People website which is the main source of Scottish records - I can’t see any mention of bastardy or other such records.  However, somebody with more knowledge of Scottish records may have more info on the subject

[Wendy2305]

Any other records would be in the Kirk Session records These are currently not online but Scotlands People are intending to add them They can be viewed at several locations around Scotland They are held at NRS