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Kincardineshire in Special Collections Andrew Macgregor, May 2018 QG HCOL047 [ Library guide Resources relating to Kincardineshire in Special Collections Andrew MacGregor, May 2018 QG HCOL047 [https://www.abdn.ac.uk/library/documents/guides/qghcol047.pdf] The Wolfson Reading Room Innes of Cowie: 16th century – 20th century (MS 2970). Irvine of Drum: 18th century (MS 3263). Please note Special Collections Centre The Sir Duncan Rice Library that the main collection of papers are still held by University of Aberdeen the family. Bedford Road Aberdeen Johnston family of Caskieben, Hilton and AB24 3AA Portlethen, Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire: 1709 – 1920s (MS 3338). Tel. (01224)272598 E–mail: [email protected] Keith of Kintore: 15th century – 20th century Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/special-collections (MS 2707, MS 3064 and MS 3538). This also includes some records of Baird of Ury. Introduction Shand of The Burn, Fettercairn and Straloch: 1816 – 1835 (MS 3652). Many individuals and institutions have deposited their papers with the University; as a result it has Organisations’ papers acquired an unrivalled collection of material not Aberdeen Burgh and Shire, poll book: 1696 (MS 568). solely relating to the history and culture of the north-east of Scotland but also of national and Banchory Farmer Friendly Society: 1776 – 1866 international importance. (MS 3244/7). The parishes included are: Arbuthnott, Banchory- Devenick, Banchory-Ternan, Benholm, Bervie, Drumlithie Free Church, Kincardineshire records: Dunnottar, Durris, Fettercairn, Fetteresso, Fordoun, 1865 – 1890 (MS 3032). Garvock, Glenbervie, Kinneff, Laurencekirk, Maryculter, Markykirk, Nigg, St Cyrus and Strachan. Kincardineshire Unionist Association minute book Please note that this factsheet should be consulted (copy): 1901 – 1930 (MS 2725). in conjunction with the other factsheets relating to the north of Scotland, and also QG HCOL054: Map Kincardineshire Volunteers, muster rolls, and plan resources in Special Collections and correspondence and circulars (part of Earls of QG HCOL010: Photographic resources in Special Kintore papers): 1859 - 1867 (MS 3064). Collections. Kirk session records extracts for Aberdeenshire and th th Archival collections Kincardineshire: 17 century – 19 century, compiled early 20th century (MS 1083). Family and estate papers Arbuthnott of Arbuthnott: 13th century – 20th century Extracts from the Presbytery and Kirk Session th th (MS 2764). records of Kincardineshire: 16 century – 19 century, compiled early 20th century (MS 2192). Burnett of Leys (Crathes Castle papers): 14th century – 20th century (MS 3361). Kirk Session records extracts, Maryculter: 1719 – 1812, compiled early 20th century (MS 2041). Dalrymple of Tullos, Nigg, Aberdeen: 1813 – 1937 (MS 3700). Mearns militia and volunteers papers (part of Earls of Kintore papers): 1794 - 1803: (MS 3064). Douglas of Glenbervie and Nicolson of Glenbervie: 15th century – 20th century (MS 3021). Scottish Episcopal Church, Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. Also relating to individual churches at th Dunecht Estate Office (Viscounts of Cowdray): 18th St Ternan’s Banchory: 20 century (MS 3320). century to 20th century (MS 3040). Stonehaven Music Club: 1950 – 2006 (MS 3866). The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No SC013683 Business papers The collection contains material of regional, There is much relevant material across collections national and international significance and provides of solicitors and surveyors. For example: evidence of the survival of Catholicism both in Scotland and abroad through the archives of its Davidson and Garden, advocates, Aberdeen: 15th missions, seminaries and colleges.There are also century – 20th century. This extensive collection extensive collections relating to prominent Catholic contains records of some 200 families, estates, families many in the north of Scotland. Relevant businesses, trusts and other organisations which material include the records relating to Blairs the firm represented: including Alexander Thomson College in Kincardineshire: of Banchory, the Burnett-Ramsay family of Banchory and Portlethen estate (MS 2769 and MS 3744). www.abdn.ac.uk/special-collections/scottish- catholic-archives-73.php Ledingham Chalmers, solicitors: 18th century – 20th century. Includes papers from various families and NHS Grampian Archives estates such as Davidson/Douglas of Inchmarlo The archive dates from the founding of Aberdeen and Burnett of Leys (MS 3257, MS 3277, MS 3394, Infirmary in 1739 and contains substantial material MS 3662, MS 3665 and MS 3713). relating to hospital provision, notably general and specialist hospitals, cottage hospitals and asylums. F. A. MacDonald and Partners, engineers and Relevant collections include Arduthie Hospital surveyors, Aberdeen (incorporating Walker & Stonehaven, Glen O’Dee Banchory, James Duncan, Aberdeen): 18th century – 20th century Mowat Nursing Home and Woodcot Hospital (papers MS 2626 and maps and plans MS 3860). Stonehaven, Executive Council for the Counties of Aberdeen and Kincardine, Kincardine and Personal papers Deeside Local Health Council, Kincardineshire For papers relating to individuals see the factsheet Hospitals Board of Management and QG HCOL030: Personal papers in Special Kincardineshire Insurance Committee: Collections. www.abdn.ac.uk/special-collections/nhs-grampian- Some collections are particularly useful for local archives-72.php history research: Alexander, William McCombie, polymath: Medico-Chirurgical Society Placenames of Kincardineshire notes: early 20th The Aberdeen Medico-Chirurgical Society was century (MS 2494 and 2495). founded in 1789 in response to the perceived lack of medical teaching offered by both King’s and Simpson, William Douglas, historian and Marischal Colleges. Its members contributed to the archaeologist, papers including collection of development of medical teaching and practice in archaeological, monumental and architectural Aberdeen and beyond in profound ways. For more plans, 19th century – 20th century (MS 2729, information see the website but please note that MS 2818 and MS 3759). although the catalogue is available via the University, the papers are held by the Medico- Stewart, William of Carnaveran, sheriff clerk in Chirurgical Society. Stonehaven, correspondence: 1781 – 1848 www.abdn.ac.uk/special-collections/the-aberdeen- (MS 2514). medicochirurgical-society-256.php Stonehaven Tolbooth: historical notes by R.D.S. Printed collections Grant: 1950 – 1959 (MS 2327). The Local Collection of printed material Kincardineshire legal papers: 1530 – 1809 geographically speaking covers the north-east (MS 2606). corner of Scotland and is available to consult on open-access in our Reading Room. It contains local Other relevant collections area histories, plans and maps and reports of local institutions. Also in the Local Collection you will find Scottish Catholic Archives a number of local newspapers. There are numerous sources within the records of the Scottish Catholic Church. This extensive For more information on printed collections relevant collection relates to the Catholic Church from the to the local area see the factsheet QG HCOL028: 12th century prior to the restoration of the Scottish Paper manufacturing, printing and publishing Catholic Hierarchy in 1878. resources in Special Collections. 2 Access Links Materials are available, upon request, for National Register of Archives consultation in the Reading Room. Please search http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ our online catalogues to identify individual items. www.abdn.ac.uk/special-collections/search- Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire Archives catalogues/index.php Since local government reorganisation in 1996, the Further reading historic documents of Aberdeenshire Council along with some for the Moray Council have been For further reading please see the studies of a administered by Aberdeen City Council. The number of our manuscripts, printed books and records include those of the former counties of collections in the journals Aberdeen University Aberdeen, Kincardine, Banff and Moray up to 1975 Library Bulletin, Aberdeen University Review and and Grampian Region from 1975 to 1996. Northern Scotland. www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/libraries-and- archives/aberdeen-city-and-aberdeenshire-archives Johnstone, James. A concise bibliography of the history, topography and institutions of the shires of Aberdeenshire Libraries Local Studies Aberdeen, Banff and Kincardine (Aberdeen, 1914) https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/libraries/other- information/local-studies/ Johnstone, James and Robertson, Alexander. Aberdeenshire Museums Service (hold archives) Bibliographia Aberdonensis: being an account of www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/museums/ books relating to or printed in the shires of Aberdeen, Banff, Kincardine or written by natives or Scotland’s Places residents or by officers, graudates or alumni of the www.scotlandsplaces.gov.uk/ Universities of Aberdeen (Aberdeen, 1929) Robertson, Alexander. Handlist of bibliography of Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical the shires of Aberdeen, Banff and Kincardine Monuments of Scotland. Canmore (Aberdeen, 1893) www.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore.html Aberdeen & North-East Scotland Family History Society www.anesfhs.org.uk 3 .
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