The book provides a detailed record of the inhabitants of the Foveran and Udny parishes in Scotland as of 1696. It is based on historical records and aims to offer a snapshot of the population during that period, likely including information on families, occupations, and social structures within these specific communities.

This work is likely to be of significant interest to local historians, genealogists, and those researching the social history of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Its value lies in providing specific demographic data from a particular time and place, enabling detailed study of the period. The book serves as a foundational resource for understanding the lives of the people in Foveran and Udny.