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If you were born outside Scotland, you need to change your name using either:
You can read guidance on changing your name by deed poll on gov.uk.
Change your name by statutory declaration
A statutory declaration is a legal document you sign in front of a notary public or a justice of the peace.
You can book an appointment with a justice of the peace through the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.