Manuscript copy (text and maps) of John Adair’s ‘Description of the sea-coast and islands of Scotland’., [1703, or before.]
Scope and Contents
The papers include plans of forts and barracks, showing progress of work and proposed additions (notably at Fort George, Fort Augustus, Fort William, and Edinburgh), and surveys of roads.
Dates
- Creation: [1703, or before.]
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
33 Leaves ; Large folio.
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
iii + 30 folios.
General
The manuscript described here is held in the map collections of the Library. As such, it is to be requested through the Map Library. See ‘External Documents’ for links to the records. The Map Library reference number, to be used when requesting the resource, is MS.1651.Z.69/01.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
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