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Discover how ownership, family ties, and strategic marriages shaped Coclarachie and its lands across generations.
The book traces a long, interwoven history of land, inheritance, and power in Aberdeenshire. It documents how shares of Coclarachie passed between families, was exchanged, and consolidated through marriage, legal action, and royal favor. Built from archival sources, this edition reveals the human stories behind a historic estate and the broader patterns they illuminate about Scottish landholding.
- Follow a web of transfers and feuds that kept Coclarachie in a single family lineage for centuries.
- See how marriages and kinship shaped property, titles, and local influence.
- Learn how legal instruments, sasines, and charters recorded and formalized ownership.
- Gain context on the regional history of Aberdeenshire through one estate’s story.
Ideal for readers of Scottish history, genealogy, and estate biographies who want a clear, document-based view of land ownership across generations.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book meticulously narrates the rich history of the Gordon family, tracing their influential legacy through the annals of Scottish history. At the heart of this work lies an in-depth exploration of Coclarachie, the ancestral seat of the Gordons. Through meticulous research, the author weaves together archival records, personal accounts, and detailed genealogies to create a vivid tapestry of this enduring family. The book delves into the lives and contributions of prominent Gordon patriarchs, examining their pivotal roles in shaping Scotland's political, military, and cultural landscape. From the valiant warriors who fought alongside Robert the Bruce, to the enigmatic figures who played key roles in the Jacobite uprisings, the Gordons emerge as a family deeply entwined with the nation's destiny. The author also investigates the complex relationships and rivalries within the Gordon clan, shedding light on the intricate dynamics that influenced their actions and shaped their historical impact. This book not only provides a comprehensive account of the Gordon family, but also offers valuable insights into the broader social, political, and economic forces that shaped Scottish society during their era. Through its detailed exploration of Coclarachie, the work illuminates the significance of ancestral homes as symbols of power, continuity, and cultural identity. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to the enduring influence of the Gordons and offers a captivating glimpse into the lives and legacies of one of Scotland's most prominent aristocratic families. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333406912_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from CoclarachieMargaret Winton received sasine on a fourth part of Coclarachie in 1518 (exchequer Rolls, xiv., She married William Leslie, eldest son of George Leslie of Aikenway in the parish of Rothes, Morayshir. Seller Inventory # 2148048046
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