Records of Dougalstoun Estate, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
- Reference:GB 248 UGD 152/6
- Dates of Creation:1695-1944
- Name of Creator:
- Physical Description:2 metresThere are no physical characteristics that affect the use of this material.
Scope and Content
- Bonds and titles 1695-1900
- Accounts 1834-1884
- Tacks, inventory and feu records 1871-1898
- Kerr family business papers 1872-1895
- Robert Kerr Trust papers 1885-1944
Administrative / Biographical History
The Dougalstoun Estate was situated in the parish of New Kilpartrick, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, and about one mile outside of the town of Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire . The land was owned by the Glassford family before passing into the hands of Robert Kerr sometime prior to 1883 . Upon Robert's death in 1888, the estate was managed by a Trust comprising his family and close friends. The estate covered 1800 acres, includes a mansion house and Dougalstoun Loch. The Trust was still operating in 1944 .
Arrangement
The material is arranged into series as shown in the scope and content. Within series, items are generally arranged chronologically.
Access Information
Open
Acquisition Information
Gift : Mackenzie, Roberton & Co : Glasgow : May 1971
Other Finding Aids
Digital file level list available in searchroom
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Conditions Governing Use
Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the University Archivist
Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use & condition of documents
Appraisal Information
This material has been appraised in line with standard GB 248 procedures
Custodial History
Held by Mackenzie, Roberton & Co , solicitors, and received via the Business Archives Council for Scotland
Accruals
None expected
Related Material
Collection deposited with the following other legal records of Mackenzie, Roberton & Co, solicitors:
GB 248 UGD 152/1 Records of Mackenzie, Roberton & Co, solicitors
GB 248 UGD 152/3 Legal titles concerning land acquired by Charles Tennant & Co, chemical manufacturers, Glasgow
GB 248 UGD 152/4 Records of Pinkston Estate, Glasgow
GB 248 UGD 152/5 Records of Meikle Cullock, land in the parish of Urr, Dumfries & Galloway
Material in other repositories: no material associated by provenance
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Additional Information
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Subjects
Family Names
Corporate Names
Geographical Names
New Kilpatrick, Scotland