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Balfour, James, Sir, 1st Baronet of Denmilne and Kinnaird (antiquary)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1600-1657. - 1657

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

14th-century manuscript of the chartulary of Arbroath Abbey, also known as the 'Registrum Vetus'.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.34.4.2
Scope and Contents Chartulary produced in Scotland recording grants relating to the Tironensian Abbey of Arbroath. The material present roughly covers the years 1178 to 1329, with some later insertions and additions. The manuscript consists of copies of royal, episcopal, papal and other charters, arranged partly by reigns and partly by grantors. Borland also notes that it contains many notices of the Culdees, especially in connection with their convent at Abernethy and with the Cathedral at Brechin. Davis...
Dates: Mid 14th century.

Register of the Cathedral Church and Bishopric of Aberdeen, also known as the 'Registrum Album', written between 1380 and 1550.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.16.1.10
Scope and Contents Manuscript written in Scotland containing the register of the cathedral church and bishopric of Aberdeen. This volume, also known as the 'Registrum Album', is a composite work containing miscellaneous charters of the church and see, including sections of royal and papal charters, as well as grants by the bishops. The manuscript dates from the late 14th century, with additions which extend into the 16th century. Davis has suggested that the work was probably begun during the...
Dates: 1380-1550.

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  • Subject: Bulls. Papal records. X