Frances Wilkins
The Lovely Nelly or: The History of St John’s Island Lot 52: 1767–1777
History, Emigration, Biography, Geography
TDGNHAS Series III, 89 (2015), 103(4.65 MB)
Abstract
This article is based on a bundle of papers forming part of a case at the Court of Session in Edinburgh between William Kirkpatrick of Conheath and Thomas Chisholm formerly of Kirkbean, both near Dumfries, discovered during research into the life and times of David Currie of Newlaw (one of Kirkpatrick’s partners) in 2011. These papers provide new information about Lot 52 on St John’s Island and the voyages of the Lovely Nelly of Whitehaven, carrying settlers there in 1774 and 1775.
Lot 52 had been drawn by three people, all by the name of Douglas. The settlement was neglected until 1775, when it was taken over by people named Tead [sic], Dodd, Curry [sic] and Fontenalle. They, too, did not bring out settlers (part of the requirements for ownership of lots), so the land reverted back to the Crown for dispersal.
Because there were so many St John’s in Canada, including in Labrador, Newfoundland and New Brunswick, in 1799 St John’s Island in the Gulf of St Lawrence was renamed Prince Edward Island, after George III’s fourth son Edward, Duke of Kent.
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Martin Allen
The Historical Geography of Sanquhar
Geography, History, Mediaeval, Parish History, Recent
TDGNHAS Series III, 88 (2014), 43(WARNING large file size: 7.34 MB)
Abstract
This essay sets out to trace the development of Sanquhar from the earliest times to the close of the nineteenth century, with a glance at its more recent expansion, a section on its outlying dependency of Crawick and a look at the roads which may have been the main reason for the town’s existence. Conclusions are drawn from maps, observation on the ground, the historical record — mainly the comprehensive 1891 work of local historian James Brown — and information from local residents.
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N. Coombey
The Development of Cally Designed Landscape
Geography, Agriculture, Botany, Recent, Recent (Social), Recent (Literature & Art), History, Genealogy
TDGNHAS Series III, 82 (2008), 95(2.63 MB)
Abstract
This report has arisen from the production of a management plan for Cally designed landscape for the Gatehouse Development Initiative in 2007. That plan is a practical tool to inform management and maintenance of the landscape and interpretation and enjoy
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V. Cummings
Monuments and Landscape: Encounters at Cairnholy
Prehistory (General), Neolithic, Bronze Age, Geography
TDGNHAS Series III, 77 (2003), 23(1.68 MB)
Abstract
Set against the broader background of the Neolithic in south-west Scotland, this paper considers the two well-known Neolithic monuments of cairnholy I and II in Dumfries and Galloway, with a particular focus on the types of experiences that these monument
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Andrew Breeze
Brittonic Place-names from South-West Scotland, Pt. 3: Vindogara, Elvan Water; Monedamdereg; Troquhain and Tarelgin
Etymology, Geography, Roman and Romano British
TDGNHAS Series III, 76 (2002), 107(1.97 MB)
Abstract
This paper, in a series of toponyms in south-west Scotland, discusses Ptolemy's Vindogara, Elvan Water near Wanlockhead, Tarelgin near Ayr and Troquhain near New Galloway, which have Brittonic names explicable as 'white ridge', 'salt stream', 'willow home
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S.P. Halliday
Settlement, Territory and landscape: the later prehistoric landscape in the light of the Survey of Eastern Dumfriesshire
Quaternary geology, Geography, Prehistory (General), Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Roman and Romano British, Early Mediaeval, Mediaeval, Etymology
TDGNHAS Series III, 76 (2002), 91(1.97 MB)
Abstract
This paper reviews the archaeological evidence for the organisation of the later prehistoric landscape that has emerged from work in the Border Counties over the last twenty years. It challenges any assumption that prehistoric farms and territories were d
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J. Young and K. Bruce
Cannon-Nets; Their Use to capture birds during Migration Studies on the Solway Firth, Scotland
Zoology, Ornithology, Geography
TDGNHAS Series III, 76 (2002), 9(1.97 MB)
Abstract
A history of the development of cannon-netting as a procedure to capture and ring birds as a part of migration studies on the Solway Firth. The equipment developed is described in in detail and the the paper is supplemented by statistics of birds captured
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James Williams
Note on the Indexing of the Customs and Excise Transcript
Recent, Recent (Social), Genealogy, Geography
TDGNHAS Series III, 75 (2001), 176(1.92 MB)
Abstract
Brief explanation of the indexing protocols applied to A.E.Truckell's transcript of microfilm records relating to 17th century Dumfries and Kirkcudbright Custom and Excise Records - see article III/75/173. Examples of the extracts available are cited.
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A.E. Truckell
Some 17th century Custom and Excise Records for Dumfries and Kirkcudbright
Recent, Recent (Social), Genealogy, Geography
TDGNHAS Series III, 75 (2001), 173(1.92 MB)
Abstract
Summary article describing the contents of a series of microfilmed records relating to Dumfries and Kirkcudbright recently transcribed by A.E.Truckell - the records relate principally to the shipping, textile and droving trades. The transcripts have been
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Andrew Breeze
Brittonic Place-names from South-West Scotland, Pt 2: Ptolemy's Abravannus, Locatrebe, Cumnock, Irvine and Water of Milk
Geography, Etymology, Roman and Romano British, Early Mediaeval
TDGNHAS Series III, 75 (2001), 151(1.92 MB)
Abstract
The Celtic place-names of south-west Scotland are a subject repaying investigation. This paper discusses five such names: Ptolemy's Abravannus, meaning 'very feeble one' and referring to Pilanton Burn, near Stranraer. A possible link between the Ravena Co
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J. Murray
The Background of Scottish History: A Sudy in the Relation of History and Geography
Geology, Ethnography, Geography, History
TDGNHAS Series III, 7 (1919-20), 92(WARNING very large file size: 32.18 MB)
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R. Wallace
The Lower Nith in its Relation to Flooding and Navigation
Geology, Structural geology, Quaternary geology, Geography
TDGNHAS Series III, 5 (1916-18), 128(WARNING very large file size: 17.97 MB)
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J. Murray
The Nearer East Problem, considered more especially in its Geographical Aspect
Geology, Geography
TDGNHAS Series III, 4 (1915-16), 35(WARNING large file size: 5.51 MB)
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J. Barbour
The Greyfriars' Convent of Dumfries and its Environs
Mediaeval, Parish History, Geography, Architecture, Genealogy
TDGNHAS Series II, 23 (1910-11), 18(WARNING very large file size: 16.39 MB)
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G.F. Scott-Elliot
Notes Written in the Forest of Ruwenzori, Uganda
Geography, Botany
TDGNHAS Series II, 11 (1894-95), 143(WARNING large file size: 8.86 MB)
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DGNHAS Council
Mr G.F.Scott-Elliot's return from Uganda and Central Africa
Recent, Recent (Social), Geography
TDGNHAS Series II, 11 (1894-95), 138(WARNING large file size: 8.86 MB)
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Dr. [of Eccles] Sharp
Some points of Interest in the Natural History of Islands [Summary only]
Geography
TDGNHAS Series II, 3 (1880-83), 54(4.79 MB)
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R. Fisher
Observations on Nature, and Sketches of Travel on the West Coast of Africa [Mention only]
Geography, Recent, Recent (Social)
TDGNHAS Series II, 3 (1880-83), 18(4.79 MB)
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J. Gilchrist
Physical Geography of the Southern Alps [Mention only]
Geography
TDGNHAS Series I, 6 (1867-68), 5(2.65 MB)
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T.B. Grierson
Remarks relative to the Geographical Distribution of Plants [Summary only]
Botany, Geography
TDGNHAS Series I, 2 (1863-64), 4(3.72 MB)
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