Glamis Papers: The Book of Record is a tightly edited collection of a diary and related documents tied to Glamis Castle, spanning 1684–1689.
It offers a window into daily life, finances, and governance around a Scottish estate, through the eyes of Patrick, the first Earl of Strathmore, and other archival material.
This edition brings together the diary and contemporary records, presenting a firsthand view of estate management, debts, rents, and social networks of the time. It includes careful editorial work, with an introduction and notes to help readers place the entries in context.
- Read the diary’s reflections on daily administration, spending, and agreements that shaped a great house.
- Explore how rents, bonds, and legal obligations were handled in a late 17th‑century Scottish estate.
- See the connections between family, nobility, and local actors as they navigated financial and political pressures.
- Benefit from scholarly notes that illuminate individuals, places, and events mentioned in the text.
Ideal for history readers, researchers, and anyone curious about life at a Scottish estate in the late 1600s, and for those who enjoy primary source documents with expert commentary.