The contents are as follows:

(i) copies, 1818, circa 1824, of documents relating to the diocese of Glasgow, circa 1200, 1315, 1450-1489 (folio 1);

(ii) copy, circa 1824, of an undated charter in favour of Lindores Abbey (folio 11 verso);

(iii) copies, mostly in another hand, circa 1821, of charters in favour of Paisley Abbey, 1378, 1451, 1488 (folio 13);

(iv) copies, 1802, circa 1815, of documents relating to Dumbarton Collegiate Church, 1372, 1424-1612 (folio 24);

(v) copies, 1796, 1811, of documents relating to the Franciscan friars at Dumfries, 1426-1592 (folio 108);

(vi) extracts, mostly circa 1809, from cartularies of Holm Cultram Abbey, 14th century (folio 133);

(vii) copy of charter in favour of the Praemonstratensian friars at Whithorn, 1326 (folio 172);

(viii) copy, circa 1821, of a charter of the abbot of Sweetheart, 1558 (folio 176);

(ix) copies, circa 1809, of documents relating to Kilmaurs Collegiate Church, 1502, 1563-1618 (folio 179);

(x) copy of charter in favour of the abbot and monks of Crossraguel, early 14th century (folio 194);

(xi) copy, 1811, of a document by the provost of Maybole Collegiate Church, 1632 (folio 195);

(xii) copies, circa 1809, of documents relating to Kilwinning Abbey, 1426, 1617 (folio 203);

(xiii) copy, ?late 18th century, of a charter to the burgh and church of Ayr, 1380 (folio 206).