Volume contents
- 1 - Kilmacolm , page 1 (start)
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- 114 - Kilmacolm , page 114 (end)
- 115 - Kilmacolm , title page
- 116 - Kilmacolm , index
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FINLAYSTON HOUSE | Finlayston House Finlayston House Finlayston House Finlayston Castle House of Finlayston House of Finlayston |
Archibald McKellar Burnside Charles Brown Esqr. factor Gartmore Valuation Roll Crawfurds His. [History]. of Renfrew. New Statistical Acct [Account]. Crawfords History of Renfrew |
003.09 | A gentleman's residence occupied by Major Bontine & formerly the family seat of the Earls of Glencairn. The slightly projected portion seen on the East side and continued through to the West is the oldest part of the building; the North and South wings are of recent construction. A considerable part of this building during the last few years has been removed. Reference is made on Farm where John Knox administered the first Sacrament. There is an extent of Ornamental ground attached to the Mansion. |
Continued entries/extra info
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County of Renfrew
Parish of Kilmalcolm
Finlayston House
"The house itself of Finlaystone, with its extensive woods and plantations, which occupy a great extent along the coast side, has always been esteemed a first rate residence. It has for many ages been the chief Mansion of the Earls of Glencairn, and it still remains, with the greater part of the barony of Denniestoun, in the possession of the representative of that noble family." Crawford's History.
Ordnance Survey - Renfrew county, OS Name Books - Renfrew county - Volume 15 - Parish of Kilmacolm, OS1/26/15
This volume contains information on place names found in the parish of Kilmacolm.
Ordnance Survey - Renfrew 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 Renfrew, which is in the west of Scotland. The boundaries of the county were altered by the Boundary Commissioners in 1891.