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Volume contents
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudhope Castle (Continued) | Mr. Charles Roger Author of Chronological Tables of Scottish Histy [History] "The Kings of Scotland &c." Dundee Public Library |
As previously stated the earliest origin of this Castle cannot now be determined but documents exist which show that the present Castle was founded in 1660. Sir John Scrymseour of that family who were long Constables of Dundee & Standard Bearers to the Kings of Scotland was created Viscount of Dundee in 1661 & on his death without heirs of his own body the Estates & Title of Viscount Dundee was bestowed on John Graham of Claverhouse a relation by marriage*, of the Scrymgeours, by King James II in 1686. He was killed at the battle of Killiekrankie and the estates confiscated by King William III and given to the family of Douglas who sold [continued on page 72] |
Continued entries/extra info
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Town of Dundee -- Sheet 54.5 No. 18 Trace 4
Ordnance Survey - Angus county, OS Name Books - Forfar (Angus) county - Volume 22 - Town of Dundee, OS1/14/22
This volume contains information on place names found in the Forfarshire town of Dundee.
Ordnance Survey - Angus county
Ordnance Survey was established in the 18th century to create maps, surveys and associated records for the entirety of Great Britain. These records are arranged by county. This entry has been created to enable searching for Ordnance Survey records for the county of Angus, which is in the east of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.