Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.

Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.

Commonplace book (formerly a rental-book, 1785-1786), dated 1817 and 1841 (see inside front cover and folio 96), containing sketches of Hawthornden and Roslin, a manuscript copy of the Reverend John Frazer, ‘Δεντεροσκοπία’ (Edinburgh, 1707), extracts from Humbie Kirk Session Book, 1647-1676, in Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe's autograph, letters, etc.

Contains a digest of largely religious and theological remarks.

Born in Cults, Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd was educated in Aberdeen and became a lecturer in English at Aberdeen College of Education. She wrote poems in Scots and English and three novels as well as articles for magazines and journals.

Born in Cults, Dr Anna ('Nan') Shepherd was educated in Aberdeen and became a lecturer in English at Aberdeen College of Education. She wrote poems in Scots and English and three novels as well as articles for magazines and journals.

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

Emma, Lady Hislop was the daughter of Hugh Elliot, Diplomatist.

A commonplace book containing poetry, quotations and articles, partly preserved as newspaper cuttings. The poetry is partly in English, partly in German. The prose texts concern international literary and philosophical subjects. A small poetry booklet and a number of press cuttings are loosely inserted.

As well as poetry, recipes and miscellaneous notes, the book includes instructions for road-making (page 3) and designs for a pump and a building for making lamp-black (pages 37, 66).

Harriet, Lady de Clifford was a daughter of Admiral Sir Charles Elliot.

Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.

Sir Charles Dalrymple Fergusson (1800-1849), was the eldest son of Sir James Fergusson, 4th Baronet of Kilkerran, and Jean, second daughter of Lord Hailes. He inherited Newhailes in 1838 on the death of his aunt, Christian Dalrymple, when he assumed the additional surname of Dalrymple. Sir Charles was admitted Advocate in 1822, and in 1829 married Helen, daughter of David Boyle of Shewalton, Lord President of the Court of Session.

Including translations from Ovid, Virgil, and Terence.

Family papers including correspondence, formal documents, commonplace book, genealogical notes, miscellaneous writings, photographs, and estate papers