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Collection MS.9587 - John Stuart, Marquis of Bute: journal of tour of the Western Isles
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GB 233 MS.9587
Title
John Stuart, Marquis of Bute: journal of tour of the Western Isles
Date(s)
- 1788 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
1 volume
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Name of creator
Stuart John, 1st Marquess of Bute
(1744-1814)
Biographical history
John Stuart was the son of John, 3rd. Earl of Bute and Lady Mary Wortley-Montagu. He was born in 1744 and succeeded his father in 1792. In 1794 he also succeeded his mother as Baron Mount Stuart. In 1796 he was created 1st Marquess of Bute. He married Charlotte Jane, daughter and co-heir of the 2nd. Viscount Windsor. He died in Geneva in 1814 and was succeeded by his grandson John.
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“Journal of the tour round the Western Islands of Scotland” in the hand of John, 1st. Marquis of Bute (then Lord Mountstuart), detailing a tour in the revenue cutter 'Royal George' from Bute to Islay, Mull, Lismore, Staffa, Iona, North Uist, Lewis, Skye, Raasay, Canna, Oban and Kerrera, with fragments of other tours, 1788.
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Open
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
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Paper records
Finding aids
Digital item level catalogue available through the National Library of Scotland Manuscripts Catalogue at http://www.nls.uk
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- Stuart John, 1st Marquess of Bute (Creator)
