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Papers of Sir David Erskine, soldier, dramatist and antiquarian, Dryburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland

551 284

Description Papers of Sir David Erskine, soldier, dramatist and antiquarian, Dryburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Date 1821

Collection Papers of Sir David Erskine, soldier, dramatist and antiquarian, Dryburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotla

Catalogue Number 551 284

Category All Other

Scope and Content A sketchbook of Sir David Erskine (1772-1837) dramatist and antiquary, 1821, containing sketches of sites in Berwickshire, Roxburghshire and West Lothian areas, in particular, Dryburgh Abbey, the seat of his father, the 11th Earl of Buchan.

Archive History The album was lent to RCAHMS by Mr John G Dunbar for copying as a Survey of a Private Collection (Inventory 98). Mr Dunbar subsquently donated the original album to RCAHMS (accessioned as Acc No 2010/33).

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

Administrative History Sir David Erskine (1772-1837), dramatist and antiquary.

Accruals No accruals are anticipated.

Accession Number 2010/33

Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/collection/1771378

Collection Hierarchy - Collection Level

Collection Level (551 284) Papers of Sir David Erskine, soldier, dramatist and antiquarian, Dryburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland

Preview Category Catalogue Number Title Date Level
All Other 551 284/1 Survey of a Private Collection: A collection of photographic prints and copies of sketch book drawings in possession of J G Dunbar Batch Level
All Other 551 284/2 Digital images from the Erskine Sketchbook Batch Level

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