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Collection TS13 - Garynahine Estate, Isle of Lewis
Identity area
Reference code
GB GBX TS13
Title
Garynahine Estate, Isle of Lewis
Date(s)
- 1844-2011 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
18 items
Context area
Name of creator
Garynahine Estate, Isle of Lewis
(1844-)
Administrative history
Garynahine Estate was owned by Sir James Matheson from 1844 to 1917. It was then sold it to Lord Leverhulme. The previous owner to Mr McGilvray, Mr Christopher Buxton, had the estate for 18 years before it was sold. The estate was bought by the present owners in 2011 and is operated as a sporting estate for hunting, shooting and fishing plus accommodation.
Repository
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Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Fishing books 1883-2011; game books 1925-2011; advertising brochure 1980s; lodge plans [1980]; correspondence 1987-1988
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
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Conditions governing access
Records held privately. Please contact Tasglann nan Eilean Siar in the first instance.
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Existence and location of originals
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Name access points
- Garynahine Estate, Isle of Lewis (Creator)
- Garynahine Estate, Isle of Lewis (Subject)
