Papers of the Douglas family of Springwood Park chiefly concerning the purchase of Bridgend and Longnewton estates., 1742-1859.
File
Identifier: MS.8077
Scope and Contents
Bridgend (afterwards Springwood Park) was bought by Sir James Douglas in 1750, and Longnewton in 1765. Some of these papers relate to a dispute with Sir William Scott of Ancrum over the teinds of Longnewton.
Dates
- Creation: 1742-1859.
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Extent
157 Leaves
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Arrangement
157 folios.
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National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk