Forbes Papers. Maps and plans- Callendar Estates

Primary maker
Forbes of Callendar
Production date
1781-1974
Description
Maps and plans of estate lands, farms, farm buildings, feus and architectural plans of Callendar House, proposed hot houses and other buildings.

Object detail

Department

Archives Collections

Administrative History

The Forbes family originated in Aberdeenshire and ran a coppersmith business in Aberdeen. In the 1760s and 1770s the business expanded to London where William Forbes established a separate coppersmith business. In 1783 William Forbes purchased Callendar and Almond Estates and later purchased Herbertshire Estate near Denny, Sanquhar Estates near Prestwick, Ayrshire and Earlstoun Estate in Dumfries.

There have been six successive William Forbes of Callendar: William (1743-1815); William (1806-1855); William (1833-1871); Charles William (1871-1948), William Dudley Henry Charles (1902-1977) and William Frederick (b. 1933).

Record level

Series

Collection

Forbes of Callendar Papers/Family & Personal Papers Group

Primary maker

Forbes of Callendar

Production date

1781-1974

Measurements

382 items

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Restriction

Open - no restriction on access

Accession number

A37/S24