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Copies of records from Floors Castle, Roxburghshire, Scotland

551 1188/1

Description Copies of records from Floors Castle, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Date 31/3/1842 to 1/4/1842

Collection Copies of records from the Roxburghe Estate, Roxburgh, Scotland

Catalogue Number 551 1188/1

Category All Other

Scope and Content Photographic copies of drawings of proposed designs by W H Playfair for addition to Floors Castle of a new drawing room and billiard room.

Archive History Lent by the Duke of Roxburghe, per the Scottish Record Office (NRS) for copying by RCAHMS as a Survey of a Private Collection, 1972. Previously catalogued as Acc No 262/188.

Access Conditions Open, but note that access may be subject to provisions outlined in the Data Protection Act and conservation requirements. Please contact the archive to confirm access in advance of a visit.

Administrative History Floors Castle, Roxburghshire. The seat of the Duke of Roxburgh, the existing building was built to designs by William Adam between 1721 and 1726, although it possibly incorporates earlier fabric. The building took its present form when remodelled by W H Playfair between 1837-45.

Accruals No accruals are anticipated.

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/1518378

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Collection Level (551 1188) Copies of records from the Roxburghe Estate, Roxburgh, Scotland

> Group Level (551 1188/1) Copies of records from Floors Castle, Roxburghshire, Scotland

Preview Category Catalogue Number Title Date Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67600 P Photographic copy of elevation, plans and section of workmens' houses at Newbattle. 1857 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67621 P Photographic copy of N and W elevations. Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67633 P Photographic copy of section. Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67623 P Photographic copy of plan and section. 1852 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67638 P Photographic copy of first floor plan and entrance elevation. 1852 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67644 P Photographic copy of entrance and gable elevations. c. 1852 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67645 P Photographic copy of working drawing for conservatory. 17/3/1843 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67637 P Photographic copy of W elevation of gamekeeper's house. Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67631 P Photographic copy of ground and first floor plans. Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67605 Photographic copy of drawing showing plan, elevations and sections of farm offices. 1861 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67616 Photographic copy of drawing showing plan and elevation for the addition of a porch. Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67630 Photographic copy of drawing showing ground and principal floor plans. 1840 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67619 Photographic copy of drawing showing roof plan and section. Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67627 Photographic copy of drawing showing attic and roof plans. 1840 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67618 Photographic copy of drawing showing section and elevation. 1840 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67626 Photographic copy of drawing showing plans and elevations of farmhouse. 1822 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67635 Photographic copy of drawing showing NE elevation. 1835 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67617 Photographic copy of drawing showing SE elevation. 1835 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67646 P Plan, elevation, and sections of Lonerwood Farm cottages. Floors Castle Drawings (Section 2) - Working Drawings, No.23 Pen and colour wash on paper. (442 x 555) c. 1840 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images C 77503 Section and details of cornice of drawing room. Floors Castle Drawings (Section 2) - Working Drawings, No.584 Insc: 'Section of cornice (full size) of new dining room.' s: 'W H Playfair' d: '31 August 1844' Pen and colour wash on paper. 1844 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67620 Elevation, plan and section showing of property for Mr Nimmo, No. 7 North Bank Street, Edinburgh, by George Angus, Architect. Pen and ink wash on paper. c. 26/9/1831 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images C 77502 Elevation of towers on east front of house. Floors Castle Drawings (Section 2) - Working Drawings, No.70 Insc: 'Elevation of towers of east side of main body of house' s: 'W H Playfair' d: '21 July 1837' Pen and colour wash on paper. 1837 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67589 Exterior elevation of East Lodge. Floors Castle Drawings (Section 2) - Working Drawings, No.2 s: 'W H Playfair' d: '28 May 1846' Pen and colour wash on paper. (466 x 625) 1846 Item Level
Photographs and Off-line Digital Images B 67597 Interior Elevation of East Lodge Floors Castle Drawings (Section 2) Pen and colour wash on paper. (468 x 534) c. 1846 Item Level

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