A detailed, documentary portrait of Elgin from 1234 to 1800
This volume collects the church and school records that shaped Elgin’s history, including kirk session minutes, presbytery entries, and a list of ministers. It also presents supporting materials such as town records, schoolmaster lists, and appendices with important charters and civic documents. Edited from manuscripts left by William Cramond and prepared for readers by a careful editor, this edition provides a clear window into daily life, governance, and community concerns across three and a half centuries.
What you’ll experience
- Extracts from kirk session and presbytery records, showing discipline, governance, and religious life
- Lists of ministers and schoolmasters, with context for Elgin’s educational and religious history
- Appendices of historical documents and charters that illuminate local law and civic affairs
- A structured index and illustrations that support the historical material
Ideal for readers of local history, ecclesiastical records, and 17th–18th century Scotland.