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Collection TS16 - North Uist Estate, Scotland
Identity area
Reference code
GB GBX TS16
Title
North Uist Estate, Scotland
Date(s)
- 1865-2009 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
c10 linear metres
Context area
Name of creator
North Uist Estate
(1800-)
Administrative history
The island of North Uist was granted to Macdonald family of Sleat, Isle of Skye in 1495. in 1855 it was sold to Sir John Powlett Ord. The current owners are the Granville family who own and manage the estate through a factor and the North Uist Trust. The estate supports over 400 crofters and provides manages stalking, shooting and fishing, as well as providing guided walks and boat trips. Lochmaddy Hotel is leased by the estate.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
North Uist chartularies 1902-2009; rental and collections books 1865-1996; District Salmon Fisheries Board minute book 1981-1996
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Records held privately. Please contact Tasglann nan Eilean Siar in the first instance.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Digital and manual survey lists available in the searchroom of Tasglann nan Eilean Siar
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
In the early 1800’s the estate was owned by the Macdonald family. The records for this period are held by the Clan Donald Centre, Skye, Scotland.
Notes area
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- North Uist Estate (Creator)
- Leveson-Gower, family, Earls Granville, owners of North Uist estate (Subject)
- North Uist District Salmon Fisheries Board (Subject)
