A Selection of Scottish Forfeited Estates Papers, 1715; 1745 (Classic Reprint): Edition From the Original Documents, With Introduction and Appendices: ... Introduction and Appendices (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore how Scotland’s forfeited estates were managed and marshaled for public works across the early 18th century. This collection presents original documents, introductions, and appendices that illuminate how capital from forfeited estates funded harbours, canals, fisheries, and other civic projects.

Framed by careful editing, the volume gathers records, accounts, and legal dispositions that reveal the workings of estates like Glenbucket and the Barons of Exchequer. Readers will see the practical side of policy, from funds in hand to proposed uses, including infrastructure and social improvements.

• Transcribed documents and financial figures from the period, with context provided by an introduction.


• Detailed examples of how public money was allocated for canals, harbours, and fisheries.


• Accounts, petitions, and decrees that show day-to-day administration of forfeited estates.


• Historical notes that connect estate papers to broader 18th‑century Scottish governance.

Ideal for readers of legal, financial, and Scottish history who want a window into how archival records shaped public policy.

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