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Collection GD1/1159 - Sir Edward H Scott of North Harris papers
Identity area
Reference code
GB 234 GD1/1159
Title
Sir Edward H Scott of North Harris papers
Date(s)
- 1807-1886 (Creation)
Level of description
Collection
Extent and medium
0.4 linear metres
Context area
Name of creator
MacDonald, K, factor to Sir Edward H Scott of North Harris
(1807-1886)
Biographical history
Sir Edward Scott was one of Charles, 7th Earl of Dunmore’s bankers. When the Earl was declared bankrupt, Sir Edward acquired the North Harris Estate from him. Along with his his wife, Lady Emily Scott, Sir Edward lived at Fincastle (Amhuinnshuide Castle) and was succeeded by his son, Sir Samuel Scott. Lord Leverhulme purchased the South Harris Estate in 1919 and in 1920 purchased North Harris from Sir Samuel for £20,000, although Sir Samuel leased Amhuinnshuide for a further 15 years. On Leverhulme’s death, Sir Samuel again purchased the North Harris estate.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Various papers relating to K Macdonald’s account as factor for Edward H Scott of Harris, 1872-1886, including notes and letters by Macdonald, various vouchers, receipts and accounts collected by Macdonald; papers relating to the construction and maintenance of a pier at Loch Tarbert, Harris, 1873-1883; miscellaneous correspondence, 1807-1818
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Paper records
Finding aids
Full catalogue available through National Records of Scotland online catalogue at http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk catalogue reference GD1/1159
