Papers concerning the farm of Figgate (purchased by the 1st Duchess of Argyll and ultimately bought from her heirs by Lord Milton in 1763), 1745-1766, and Clockmiln parks (leased by Lord Milton from the Duke of Hamilton), 1746-1764., 1745-1766.
File
Identifier: MS.17488
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The estate of Brunstane, to the east of Edinburgh, was bought from Sir John Hume of Manderston (see MS.17729) by the 2nd Duke of Argyll and resold to Lord Milton in 1733; it was sold on the latter's death.
Dates
- Creation: 1745-1766.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
94 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
94 folios.
The Figgate papers begin on folio 1, the Clockmiln papers on folio 51.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk