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Watt, John senior
Meassor of Greenock on ...
1740
[Greenock Harbour, Scot...
Subject Place
[Greenock Harbour, Scotland]
Work Record ID
0043435
Watt, John senior
Meassors of Greenock ke...
1739-1741
[Greenock Harbour, Scot...
Subject Place
[Greenock Harbour, Scotland]
Work Record ID
0043434
Watt, John senior
Meassors of Greenock ke...
1739-1741
[Greenock Harbour, Scot...
Subject Place
[Greenock Harbour, Scotland]
Work Record ID
0043434
Watt, John senior
The toun of Greenock He...
1739-1741
[Greenock, Greenock Har...
Subject Place
[Greenock, Greenock Harbour, Scotland]
Work Record ID
0043433
Watt, John senior
The toun of Greenock He...
1739-1741
[Greenock, Greenock Har...
Subject Place
[Greenock, Greenock Harbour, Scotland]
Work Record ID
0043433
[Weigel, Christoph, Sib...
Scotia Cambdeni et Sibb...
1718
Scotland
Subject Place
Scotland
Description
This map by Christoph Weigel depicts Scotland as described by William Camden and Robert Sibbald. It was first published in his 'Schul-und-Reisen Atlas' by J.D. Kohler in Nuremberg in 1718. Although Weigel was an engraver himself, this map was engraved by Michael Kauffer; his initials can be seen at the lower right corner of the map. The map has a small, engraved vignette showing a bay and the title is decorated with sea creatures. The hand colouring divides the country into Highlands and Lowlands. Camden and Sibbald were well-known historians of Scotland. It is likely that this map is based largely on that of Scotland printed in Camden's 'Britannia' in 1607.
Work Record ID
0042657
[Wemyss, David, Earl of...
Ane draught of the Coll...
1678
[Midlothian, Newton, Sc...
Subject Place
[Midlothian, Newton, Scotland, Sheriffhall]
Description
This sketch plan, drawn by Lord Wemyss in 1678, shows the coal works belonging to two neighbouring properties, Sheriffhall and Woolmet, at Newton, Edinburgh. There is a simple scale in fathoms on the top margin and some measurements are given. The march boundary runs almost parallel with a coal seam 6 feet thick. A second seam lies to the south west (top of plan) in the Sheriffhall lands. Coal sinks are shown cutting into these seams in both properties. A number of annotations give information concerning work done in the years 1676-1678. The Woolmet property belonged to Major Biggar, and a note indicates he had purchased it in 1645.
Work Record ID
0042491
[Wemyss, David, Earl of...
Ane draught of the Coll...
1678
[Midlothian, Newton, Sc...
Subject Place
[Midlothian, Newton, Scotland, Sheriffhall]
Description
This sketch plan, drawn by Lord Wemyss in 1678, shows the coal works belonging to two neighbouring properties, Sheriffhall and Woolmet, at Newton, Edinburgh. There is a simple scale in fathoms on the top margin and some measurements are given. The march boundary runs almost parallel with a coal seam 6 feet thick. A second seam lies to the south west (top of plan) in the Sheriffhall lands. Coal sinks are shown cutting into these seams in both properties. A number of annotations give information concerning work done in the years 1676-1678. The Woolmet property belonged to Major Biggar, and a note indicates he had purchased it in 1645.
Work Record ID
0042491
[Wentworth, Thomas, Ear...
[Map of the Firth of Cl...
1640
[Argyll and Bute, Bute,...
Subject Place
[Argyll and Bute, Bute, Island of, Dunbartonshire, Firth of Clyde, Scotland]
Subject Category
Nautical charts
Description
The map was originally drawn up during the Bishops' Wars when there were plans for Strafford's Irish army to invade Scotland. This invasion did not materialise, but the idea was used again in 1644 when Antrim's Irish brigade was sent to aid Montrose, invading Argyll. Montrose's campaign utilised the ancient clan conflict between the MacDonalds and the Campbells, whose chief, the Earl of Argyll, was a leading covenanter. The basis of the map is an accurate survey, but it has been overlaid with notes highlighting the geographical and political nature of the region. Argyll's strong points are noted on the map, including his galleys. Potential aids to an attack on the Campbell lands are also noted. 'Magrigories hilanders' appear in various places. The MacGregors, as outlaws dispossessed of their lands, and as Catholics, would be a natural ally against the Campbells. The lands of the royalist peers Hamilton and Lennox are also marked. (Michael Webb, Bodleian Library).
Work Record ID
0043559
Wentworth, Thomas, Earl...
Proposition for relievi...
1640
[Dumbarton Castle, Scot...
Subject Place
[Dumbarton Castle, Scotland]
Description
This memorandum, signed by Strafford, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, illustrates well the purpose for which the manuscript map of the Firth of Clyde (image 00003390) might have been drawn.
Work Record ID
0044084
White, Mr.
A Plan of Part of Edinb...
1735
[Edinburgh Castle, Scot...
Subject Place
[Edinburgh Castle, Scotland]
Subject Category
[Board of Ordnance, Maps, Military]
Description
Plan of proposed new walls to be built at Edinburgh Castle, comprising a ground plan of part of the castle, with detailed drawings of the walls and realistic depiction of the cliffs. It is undated and unsigned, but the original National Library of Scotland accession records assign it to 'Mr. White', 1735. The original War Office records mention an earlier plan dated 1722.
Work Record ID
0043036
[Wild, Joseph, Seller, ...
SCOTLAND
1701
Scotland
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043588
[Wild, Joseph, Seller, ...
SCOTLAND
1701
Scotland
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043588
Wilson, John
[Detail from:] Scheme o...
1739
[Aberdeenshire, Bilogie...
Subject Place
[Aberdeenshire, Bilogie, Corsindae, Hill of Fair, Kincardineshire, Scotland]
Description
This detail from a manuscript map titled a 'Scheme of the Hill of Fair', drawn by John Wilson in 1739, shows march lines between different landowners' claims to parts of the commonty. One of these is marked as the march between Bilogie and Corsindae. Corsindae, a 16th century towerhouse, was owned by the Forbes family. Bilogie marked on the map as 'alias Grantfield' is the Z-plan castle of Midmar, owned between about 1728 and 1760 by a Captain Alexander Grant who renamed it 'Grantfield'. Buildings are shown in elevation and, distinct from towers with steep roofs depicted elsewhere on this map, are mostly rectangular 1½ storied houses that look surprisingly like the improvement farmhouses usually dated to the later18th century.
Work Record ID
0042859
[Wilson, John, Farquhar...
Scheme of the ground ca...
1740
[Douglas, Douglas Water...
Subject Place
[Douglas, Douglas Water, Gilmilnscroft, Glembuck, Muirkirk, Scotland]
Subject Category
Boundary disputes
Description
This plan, dated 1740, was surveyed by John Wilson for a case concerning a boundary dispute. The plan shows an area near Glenbuck Loch, near Douglas. There is a marginal key to a number of topographical landmarks such as a large area of bog, individual hills and a road. A note says that the march boundary claimed by Gilmilnscroft is marked in yellow and that of Douglas in blue. Only the yellow line appears to be marked on this plan. Legal papers giving the Commissioner's verdict as to the true boundary, together with another plan of the boundaries, survive in the processes.
Work Record ID
0042467
Wilson, John
Scheme of the hill of F...
1739
[Aberdeenshire, Banchor...
Subject Place
[Aberdeenshire, Banchory-Ternan, Echt, Kincardine O'Neil, Kincardineshire, Mill of Hole, Scotland]
Description
This manuscript plan was surveyed and drawn by John Wilson in 1739. It shows the commonty of the Hill of Fare, Aberdeenshire. Roads and the main boundary are coloured. This hill ground would have been rough grazing, used in common by the tenants of the surrounding landowners. In the 18th century many commonties were divided between the landowners. This map shows march lines for such a division. Cairns are marked in some detail and compare fairly exactly with prehistoric burial cairns which still exist. Their position in relation to burns and the details of the watercourses suggest the plan is remarkably accurate.
Work Record ID
0042354
Wilson, John
Scheme of the Lands of ...
1740
[Harten Hill, Lanarkshi...
Subject Place
[Harten Hill, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Wiston and Roberton]
Description
This plan of the lands of Harten Hill in Lanark was surveyed in 1740 by John Wilson for a dispute concerning the land. It shows a series of enclosed parks with hill ground behind. Landmarks on the boundaries such as stones and burns are noted. The peat road and the Edinburgh road are marked. Several houses are indicated. Fields are numbered and colour coded. A key distinguishes the infield, common hill grazing, and black common or moss, and the ownership of different areas. Related Processes (not scanned) give details of the land, the livestock on it and the field names.
Work Record ID
0042510
Wilson, John
Scheme of the Lands of ...
1740
[Harten Hill, Lanarkshi...
Subject Place
[Harten Hill, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Wiston and Roberton]
Description
This plan of the lands of Harten Hill in Lanark was surveyed in 1740 by John Wilson for a dispute concerning the land. It shows a series of enclosed parks with hill ground behind. Landmarks on the boundaries such as stones and burns are noted. The peat road and the Edinburgh road are marked. Several houses are indicated. Fields are numbered and colour coded. A key distinguishes the infield, common hill grazing, and black common or moss, and the ownership of different areas. Related Processes (not scanned) give details of the land, the livestock on it and the field names.
Work Record ID
0042510
[Winter, Thomas, Cooper...
A chart of Solway Firth...
1744
Scotland
Subject Place
Scotland
Subject Category
Nautical charts
Work Record ID
0042587
[Wishart, John, Cransto...
Scotia
1680
[Scotland, University o...
Subject Place
[Scotland, University of Edinburgh]
Work Record ID
0042130
[Wishart, John, Cransto...
Scotia
1680
[Scotland, University o...
Subject Place
[Scotland, University of Edinburgh]
Work Record ID
0042130
[Wishart, John, Cransto...
Scotia
1680
[Scotland, University o...
Subject Place
[Scotland, University of Edinburgh]
Work Record ID
0042130
[Wishart, John, Cransto...
Scotia
1680
[Scotland, University o...
Subject Place
[Scotland, University of Edinburgh]
Work Record ID
0042130
[Wishart, John, Cransto...
Scotia
1680
[Scotland, University o...
Subject Place
[Scotland, University of Edinburgh]
Work Record ID
0042130
[Wishart, John, Cransto...
Scotia
1680
[Scotland, University o...
Subject Place
[Scotland, University of Edinburgh]
Work Record ID
0042130
[Wishart, John, Cransto...
Scotia
1680
[Scotland, University o...
Subject Place
[Scotland, University of Edinburgh]
Work Record ID
0042130
[Wishart, John, Cransto...
Scotia
1680
[Scotland, University o...
Subject Place
[Scotland, University of Edinburgh]
Work Record ID
0042130
[Wishart, John, Cransto...
Scotia
1680
[Scotland, University o...
Subject Place
[Scotland, University of Edinburgh]
Work Record ID
0042130
[Wishart, John, Cransto...
Scotia
1680
[Scotland, University o...
Subject Place
[Scotland, University of Edinburgh]
Work Record ID
0042130
[Wishart, John, Cransto...
Scotia
1680
[Scotland, University o...
Subject Place
[Scotland, University of Edinburgh]
Work Record ID
0042130
[Wishart, John, Cransto...
Scotia
1680
[Scotland, University o...
Subject Place
[Scotland, University of Edinburgh]
Work Record ID
0042130
[Wishart, John, Cransto...
Scotia
1680
[Scotland, University o...
Subject Place
[Scotland, University of Edinburgh]
Work Record ID
0042130
[Wishart, John, Cransto...
Scotia
1680
[Scotland, University o...
Subject Place
[Scotland, University of Edinburgh]
Work Record ID
0042130
Wit, Frederick de
SCOTIA REGNUM
1680
Scotland
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043557
Wit, Frederick de
Scotia Regnum divisum i...
1679-1681
Scotland
Subject Place
Scotland
Description
This coloured map of Scotland was engraved in Amsterdam by Frederik de Wit the elder in circa 1675-1680. It was first printed in de Wit's Atlas of about 1680 and later reprinted in various other atlases between 1680 and 1725. There were three map engravers named Frederik de Wit, a father, son and grandson who owned a map publishers in Amsterdam between 1648 and 1712, producing over 400 new maps as well as reprinting earlier maps from copper engraving plates bought from other firms. Map collectors of the 17th century would have been flattered by the illusions to their scientific and classical learning that are given by the drawings of scientific instruments and the classically pillared tomb around the map title.
Work Record ID
0042626
[Wit, Frederick de, Cov...
Scotia Regnum divisum i...
1730
Scotland
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0042628
[Wit, Frederick de, Loc...
The Plan of EDENBURGH
1708-1714
[Edinburgh, Edinburgh C...
Subject Place
[Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, Scotland]
Subject Category
[Cities and towns, Views]
Work Record ID
0044068
[Wodrow, Robert, Lhuyd,...
[(i) Descriptions of Be...
1702-1710
[Argyll and Bute, Berne...
Subject Place
[Argyll and Bute, Bernera, Dunbartonshire, Iona, Loch Lomond, Scotland]
Work Record ID
0042779
[Wodrow, Robert, Lhuyd,...
[(i) Descriptions of Be...
1702-1710
[Argyll and Bute, Berne...
Subject Place
[Argyll and Bute, Bernera, Dunbartonshire, Iona, Loch Lomond, Scotland]
Work Record ID
0042779
[Wodrow, Robert, Lhuyd,...
[(i) Descriptions of Be...
1702-1710
[Argyll and Bute, Berne...
Subject Place
[Argyll and Bute, Bernera, Dunbartonshire, Iona, Loch Lomond, Scotland]
Work Record ID
0042779
[Wodrow, Robert, Lhuyd,...
[(i) Descriptions of Be...
1702-1710
[Argyll and Bute, Berne...
Subject Place
[Argyll and Bute, Bernera, Dunbartonshire, Iona, Loch Lomond, Scotland]
Work Record ID
0042779
[Wyeth, William, Ker, J...
A Survey of Floors, In ...
1736
[Floors Castle, Kelso, ...
Subject Place
[Floors Castle, Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland, Teviot River, Tweed River]
Description
This fully coloured map shows the area around Floors Castle, on the west bank of the Tweed, just above the town of Kelso. The map also takes in the River Teviot, which enters the Tweed at Kelso, and the land between the two rivers. The purpose of the map seems to be to evaluate the land belonging to the Duke of Roxburghe, which has been enclosed. In a red-bordered box, in the bottom left hand corner, there is a list of the fields and islands belonging to Roxburghe, with their acreage in both Scots and English measure. In a cartouche in the design of a red-bordered scroll, there is a list of notable features in the area, which have been marked on the map by letters. This includes not only the castle of Floors itself, but also the town of Kelso, the roads to Roxburgh, Stichill and Nenthorn, and places where views of Smailholm Tower and Hume Castle may be obtained, with two small vignettes of these features. John Ker, the 5th Earl and 1st. Duke of Roxburghe, was responsible for rebuilding the ancestral home at Floors in contemporary style, in 1721, for which he commissioned William Adam. This map was drawn fifteen years later. The present-day Floors is the William Adam building, with a few 19th century embellishments. In the scroll listing the features of the area is the note 'Ruins of the ancient Castle of Roxburghe which was Demolished in the Year 1460'. In 1460, James II of Scotland was killed at Roxburgh castle, when the cannon he was inspecting blew up, during a siege by the English armies.
Work Record ID
0043997
[Wyeth, William, Ker, J...
A Survey of Floors, In ...
1736
[Floors Castle, Kelso, ...
Subject Place
[Floors Castle, Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland, Teviot River, Tweed River]
Description
This fully coloured map shows the area around Floors Castle, on the west bank of the Tweed, just above the town of Kelso. The map also takes in the River Teviot, which enters the Tweed at Kelso, and the land between the two rivers. The purpose of the map seems to be to evaluate the land belonging to the Duke of Roxburghe, which has been enclosed. In a red-bordered box, in the bottom left hand corner, there is a list of the fields and islands belonging to Roxburghe, with their acreage in both Scots and English measure. In a cartouche in the design of a red-bordered scroll, there is a list of notable features in the area, which have been marked on the map by letters. This includes not only the castle of Floors itself, but also the town of Kelso, the roads to Roxburgh, Stichill and Nenthorn, and places where views of Smailholm Tower and Hume Castle may be obtained, with two small vignettes of these features. John Ker, the 5th Earl and 1st. Duke of Roxburghe, was responsible for rebuilding the ancestral home at Floors in contemporary style, in 1721, for which he commissioned William Adam. This map was drawn fifteen years later. The present-day Floors is the William Adam building, with a few 19th century embellishments. In the scroll listing the features of the area is the note 'Ruins of the ancient Castle of Roxburghe which was Demolished in the Year 1460'. In 1460, James II of Scotland was killed at Roxburgh castle, when the cannon he was inspecting blew up, during a siege by the English armies.
Work Record ID
0043997
[Detail from:] Plan of ...
1735-1737
[Forest of Mamlorn, Mam...
Subject Place
[Forest of Mamlorn, Mamlorn, Perthshire, Scotland]
Description
This detail of a 'Plan of the Forest of Mamlorne' shows shieling settlements near the southern shore of Loch Lyon, Perthshire. These are shown as having consisted of between one and five buildings, although this depiction may be stylised. One shieling is described as having been destroyed by the forester in the summer of 1731. This may suggest that there were conflicts between the development of the land for summer grazing and the maintenance of the hunting. Mamlorne was an important royal hunting forest first mentioned in 1456. Among other sites noted on the key are 'the forester's hind fold' and a 'nursery for the deer'.
Work Record ID
0042862
[right plan:] The groun...
1653
[Argyll and Bute, Lewis...
Subject Place
[Argyll and Bute, Lewis, Island of, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, Stornoway]
Subject Category
Fortification
Work Record ID
0043599
[Sketch map of eastern ...
1654
Scotland
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043594
A Plan of Fort George o...
1749
[Fort George, Scotland]
Subject Place
[Fort George, Scotland]
Subject Category
[Board of Ordnance, Maps, Military]
Description
The sheet shows a plan of the progress in the building of the new Fort George at Ardersier Point, by 1749, with future developments marked. A small section in a box at the bottom left hand side, shows profiles of the scarp, fosse and counterscarp. It has been attributed to William Skinner, although neither he nor Charles Tarrant, his usual surveying partner and draughtsman, have signed it, and it is not certain when this plan was drawn or by whom.
Work Record ID
0043111
Blair Cranbeth. Before ...
Scotland
Subject Place
Scotland
Work Record ID
0043445
Description of the fort...
1656
Scotland
Subject Place
Scotland
Subject Category
Fortification
Work Record ID
0043596
Fort at I[nverness]
[Inverness, Inverness-s...
Subject Place
[Inverness, Inverness-shire, Scotland]
Subject Category
Fortification
Work Record ID
0043597
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