Russel & Aitken
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Russel & Aitken is a firm of solicitors which was founded in Falkirk in 1818 when James Russel took over the business of James Aitken, who had been practising in Falkirk since the 1790s. When Aitken died, his son Henry Aitken was too young to continue the business on his own and therefore Aitken's widow arranged for James Russel, a former apprentice of Aitken, to take over. This was on the understanding that Henry Aitken would become a partner once he qualified. James Russel died in 1858. James Aitken, the son of Henry Aitken, took over the practice with John Russel, son of James Russel. Aitken soon became sole partner in the firm and remained so until his death in 1911. After 1911 the partners included Alexander Nimmo (1911-1940s). The company still carries on its business in the same premises, in King's Court, which were owned by the original James Aitken in the 1790s. The company bought the business of Alexander Hendry & Son, WS, Denny in 1980 and also has offices in Edinburgh. In 2008 it acquired the Alloa based firm Allan Grant and the enlarged firm then had 12 partners and 150 staff. The firm provides general legal services, including conveyancing, executries, trusts and wills, and commercial and court work for business and private clients. Russel & Aitken is thought to be the oldest legal firm in Scotland to retain its original name. The firm established a long-standing relationship with the Clydesdale Bank that began in 1916. The firm has active offices in Falkirk, Denny and Edinburgh. It also was the first legal firm in the UK to open an office in a hospital, the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. For further details about the history of the company see Calatria and http://www.russelaitken.com
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A1806/S1
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Russel & Aitken Title deeds
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1493-1897
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A1805
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Russel & Aitken corporate clients records
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1692-1947
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A664
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Russel & Aitken records
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1493-1993
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A1806/S2
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Russel & Aitken clients papers
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1738-1962
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A664/S1
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Russel & Aitken Letter books
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1923-1964
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A664/S2
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Russel & Aitken Financial records
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1923-1964
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A664/S3
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Russel & Aitken business records
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1834-1955
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A664/S4
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Russel & Aitken maps & plans
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1751-1955
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A664/S5
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Russel & Aitken Estate Particulars
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1820-1965
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A1806/S3
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Russel & Aitken clients: executry papers
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1682-1965
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P43439
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William Nimmo and Angus McKenzie outside Russel & Aitken, King's Ct, Falkirk
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Late 1970s-Early 1980s
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A1135.007
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Minute of Agreement
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1885-1888
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Papers and correspondence regarding the closing of Larbert Churchyards
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1900-1904
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A664.001
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Speech for 175th Anniversary dinner
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02 Oct 1993
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1868-1871
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Building Warrant file for Kings Court
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01 Jan 1934
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Building Warrant file for Alterations to Office Premises, Cow Wynd, Falkirk
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26 May 1965
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A1807.027
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Papers regarding railway and purchase of Lodge
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1833-1848
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A1807.117
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Business accounts
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1917-1923
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A1807.026
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Title Deeds and papers relating to purchase of Lodge
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1835-1839
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P13960
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Long-case clock made by James McCallum
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22 Nov 1983
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P13959
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Long-case clock made by James McCallum
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22 Nov 1983
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P13961
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Long-case clock made by James McCallum
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22 Nov 1983
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A812.011/21
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Deeds of Alexander Bell trust
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1835-1938
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Deeds of Alexander Bell and trustees
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1839-1850, 1937
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Papers relating to Collier Houses, repairs at Lodge
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1871-1910
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2019-004-004
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portrait; James Russel
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2019-004-005
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art; Bean Row, Falkirk
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2019-004-006
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art; Bankines Folly
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2019-004-007
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art; "Swords Wynd"
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