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Main Place Details Reference No.: PN002681

Building Name: ELGIN CATHEDRAL Location: NORTH COLLEGE STREET Town/Village: ELGIN Parish: ELGIN More Details: THE CATHEDRAL WAS BUILT IN 1224.

Newspaper Articles Newspaper

Description

Date

Page/Column EFJ description of partial destruction of cathedral by Gilbert Ross, minister, Elgin, in 1640 22/04/1830

4/4 EFJ description of approach to cathedral 10/06/1830

3/5 COURIER repairs by barons of Exchequer 10/06/1830

3/3 COURIER bell 17/06/1830

3/3 COURIER sketches & casts 08/09/1831

3/4 COURIER discovery of buried steps 26/09/1833

3/2 COURIER casts 16/01/1834

3/1 COURIER repair of chapter house 11/08/1836

3/2 FG drawings by Mr Kemp, architect 04/04/1844

3/2-3 FG description of tombstones & history of building 04/10/1844

4/2-3 FG description of cathedral, grounds and tombstones & of proposed repairs 04/09/1845

3/1-2 COURANT removal of houses at south gate 15/01/1846

3/2 COURANT improvements in vicinity of ruins 12/11/1846

3/1 COURANT removal of houses at south gate 10/06/1847

3/1 COURANT historical sketch 16/01/1851

3/3 FG history of chapter house 16/12/1851

3/4 FG history of Innes family burial place in south transept 27/01/1852

2/6 COURANT keeper's cottage 03/02/1853

3/3 FG keeper's lodge 13/12/1853

4/5 FG condition of cathedral 07/02/1854

2/6 FG condition of cathedral 07/02/1854

3/1 COURANT repairs 27/09/1855

5/1 FG erection of lodge 02/10/1855

3/5 COURANT repairs 04/10/1855

5/3 FG pointing of ruins with Roman cement 16/10/1855

3/4 COURANT historical insight 18/10/1855

5/5 FG new lodge 01/04/1856

3/4 FG demolition of old janitor's house 23/09/1856

3/3 FG appointment of John Smith, shoemaker, Collie Street, Elgin, as keeper 25/03/1862

3/3 FG account of burning of cathedral 13/10/1863

3/5 FG description of model of chapter house 28/06/1864

3/3 FG erection of monument to Reverend Lachlan Shaw, historian 27/07/1869

3/5 FG description of ruins 07/01/1873

2/5 FG details of Dunbar Aisle 21/08/1877

3/1-2 COURANT curious epitaph 10/01/1881

4/6 MNE illumination with Bengal lights 20/02/1882

2/4 MNE responsibility for destruction of of cathedral 10/08/1888

5/2 FG protest against tomb of Lachlan Shaw being on site of old altar 04/09/1888

3/1 MNE restoration of cathedral 24/05/1889

4/6 MNE ground plan of cathedral & list of visitors 23/08/1889

4/5 COURANT details of last celebration of public mass in Scotland in 1594 29/08/1889

4/5 MNE account by Mr Pozzi, keeper 18/10/1889

4/7 NS poem "The burning of Elgin Cathedral" by W Donaldson 21/03/1891

2/6-7 FG erection of tablet to memory of Reverend Dr Lind 19/05/1891

3/3 NS sketch of cathedral in 1668 12/06/1891

6/5-7 NS sketches of ruins 19/06/1891

6/3-5 NS sketches of ruins 26/06/1891

6/7 NS details of illustrations in "The Builder" of 3 Mar 1894 02/03/1894

1/2 NS notes by John S Jenkins 03/08/1894

2/6 COURANT contracts for renovation of ruins 07/10/1897

4/4 FG contracts for renovation of ruins 12/10/1897

2/6 BA contracts for renovation of ruins 13/10/1897

5/2 NS visit by Earl of Elgin 18/05/1901

8/2 NS annual income of £18 9s 19/10/1901

8/2 FG animals roaming in precincts 09/03/1904

3/1 BH series of lectures by Prof Cooper 06/10/1906

5/4 BH series of lectures by Prof Cooper 06/10/1906

5/4 COURANT alterations to roof of cathedral 26/07/1907

4/5 COURANT report on cathedral 08/01/1909

5/2-3 FG closure of grounds for burials 22/06/1910

3/6 COURANT laying out grounds after removal of brewery 08/11/1912

5/4-5 COURANT historical notes on cathedral before erection of brewery 06/12/1912

6/4-6 COURANT disposal of brewery buildings 31/01/1913

4/7 COURANT purchase of Pansport Cottage for cathedral amenity scheme 02/05/1913

5/3 NS suggestions for amenities schemes 11/10/1913

3/4 NS photographs of unsightly wall 21/03/1914

3/4-5 COURANT strengthening of fabric of cathedral by Board of Works 03/04/1914

5/4 COURANT laying out of grounds for amenity scheme 05/02/1915

5/3 COURANT lecture on cathedral 10/03/1916

6/5-6 FG re-erection of east wall 03/09/1919

3/6 COURANT history & burning of cathedral 09/07/1920

4/6 COURANT amenity scheme 21/01/1921

6/5 COURANT improvement scheme 29/04/1921

5/1 FG meeting anent 700th anniversary 13/07/1921

3/4 BA meeting anent 700th anniversary 22/09/1921

3/3 COURANT commemoration of 700th anniversary 23/09/1921

6/2-3 COURANT history of last days of cathedral 10/03/1922

4/6 FG improvements 19/04/1922

3/1 COURANT eastern aspect in 1912 and 1922 12/05/1922

5/1-2 FG plans for 700th anniversary 12/07/1922

2/1 COURANT plans for 700th anniversary 14/07/1922

7/4 COURANT history & teaching of cathedral 20/10/1922

4/5 COURANT plans for 700th anniversary 11/05/1923

5/3 COURANT pageant for 700th anniversary 17/05/1923

3/7 COURANT history by H B Mackintosh 29/06/1923

4/4-5 COURANT history by H B Mackintosh 06/07/1923

4/5-6 COURANT repair of north-west tower 22/07/1923

4/4 COURANT service and pageant for 700th anniversary 21/09/1923

6/3 COURANT new entrance gate 01/02/1924

4/4 FG public apathy towards celebrations for 700th anniversary 07/02/1924

3/6 FG public apathy towards celebrations 14/02/1924

3/3 COURANT celebrations in Forres for 700th anniversary 15/02/1924

6/5 FG cancellation of pageant and refusal of Roman Catholic Church to take part in 700th anniversary celebrations 28/02/1924

3/4 COURANT scheme for 700th anniversary 29/02/1924

4/4 COURANT 700th anniversary celebrations 07/03/1924

6/3 FG plans for 700th anniversary 20/03/1924

3/7 FG plans for 700th anniversary 03/04/1924

3/5 COURANT 700th anniversary celebrations 04/04/1924

4/6 COURANT 700th anniversary celebrations 11/04/1924

4/5 COURANT 700th anniversary celebrations 16/05/1924

4/5 COURANT 700th anniversary celebrations 13/06/1924

5/5 COURANT 700th anniversary celebrations 04/07/1924

4/6 FG history 10/07/1924

2/6-7 COURANT 700th anniversary celebrations 18/07/1924

5/1 COURANT programme for service of praise for 700th anniversary celebrations 25/07/1924

5/1 FG programme for service of praise 31/07/1924

3/1 FG role of Incorporated Trades in 700th anniversary celebrations 31/07/1924

4/1 FG 700th anniversary celebrations 07/08/1924

3/2-3 COURANT illustration of 700th anniversary celebrations 08/08/1924

4-7 COURANT photographs of 700th anniversary celebrations 08/08/1924

6-7 NS photographs of 700th anniversary celebrations 09/08/1924

1, 6 & 7 COURANT 700th anniversary celebrations 29/08/1924

2/5 COURANT improvements to walls 03/10/1924

3/5 COURANT crumbling stonework & smoke pollution 14/11/1924

2/4 COURANT crumbling stonework & smoke pollution 26/12/1924

3/5 COURANT improvements & construction of gate way 03/04/1925

7/6 COURANT preservation of stonework 07/08/1925

4/4 COURANT visit in 1836 by John Shanks 14/10/1927

7/4 COURANT preservation of stonework 06/04/1928

4/7 COURANT illustration 04/01/1929

6/2-6 COURANT construction of dwarf wall & railings 28/04/1933

6/6 COURANT discovery of effigy of a bishop 08/01/1937

5/7 COURANT history & burning of cathedral 18/10/1940

3/1 COURANT floodlighting of cathedral 30/09/1949

6/2-4 COURANT story of great flood 13/03/1953

7/3-4 COURANT illustration 29/03/1961

9/3-5 NS cathedral not to be restored 03/03/1973

9/7-8 NS 750th anniversary celebrations 06/04/1974

8/4-5 NS illustration of 750th anniversary celebrations 22/06/1974

9/1-7 NS illustration of 750th anniversary celebrations 29/06/1974

9/1-6 NS illustrations of 750th anniversary celebrations 29/06/1974

12/1-9 NS religious ceremonies to mark 750th anniversary 06/07/1974

9/1-8 NS rise in visitors' fees 31/12/1983

2/2 NS photographs of chapels and tombs 31/08/1985

8/1-10 NS photographs of ruins 07/09/1985

8/1-10 NS photographs of ruins 14/09/1985

8/1-10 NS provision of information for visitors 14/02/1986

10/7 NS 12,574 visitors 06/03/1987

9/9-10 NS plans for celebrations in 1990 for 600th anniversary of burning of cathedral by Wolf of Badenoch 23/10/1987

24/4-5 NS painting of cathedral by Edward Dayes fetches £1210 at auction 27/11/1987

30/3-4 NS plans to floodlight cathedral 05/02/1988

9/1-6 NS 15,394 visitors in 1987 11/03/1988

11/9-10 BH top tourist attraction in Grampian 26/03/1988

5/3 BH top tourist attraction in Grampian 26/03/1988

5/3 NS closure to visitors 10/03/1989

14/8 NS appointment of temporary custodian 24/03/1989

11/10 NS reconstruction of the burning of cathedral in 1390 23/02/1990

4/9-10 NS recording of "Morning worship" by Grampian Television 01/06/1990

1/5 NS re-enactment of raid by Wolf of Badenoch 15/06/1990

11/1-8 NS re-enactment of raid by Wolf of Badenoch 22/06/1990

20/1-10 NS open-air church service 07/09/1990

16/7 NS "Son et Lumiere" 14/09/1990

1/8 NS cancellation of 1st performance of "Son et Lumiere" due to storm 21/09/1990

1/1-5 NS sale of video "Son et Lumiere" 07/12/1990

7/6 NS £1,770 loss in "Son et Lumiere" show 22/03/1991

3/8 NS appointment of Tom Kelman as custodian 17/04/1992

10/3-8 NS progress report on restoration work 07/07/1995

4/1-3 PJ installation of roof to south west tower 27/02/1996

3/2-4 NS installation of roof to south west tower 01/03/1996

6/1-10 BJ free weekend admission from Historic Scotland 10/04/1996

7/6-7 PJ performance by "Starving Souls" dance theatre group 30/08/1997

3/2-5 PJ start of new phase of conservation 22/01/1998

3/3-5 PJ completion of roof on north west tower 10/04/1998

3/2-7 NS roof on north west tower 17/04/1998

7/1-3 PJ opening of viewing platform on south west tower 12/12/1998

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Miscellaneous Articles Date

Description

Reference General 1788 illustration, description and history of chapter house in "Remarkable ruins, and romantic prospects, of North Britain. with ancient monuments and singular subjects of natural history" by Rev Charles Cordiner of Banff L 941.2 1823 history, description & illustration in "A manual of the antiquities, distinguished buildings, and natural curiosities, of Moray, in its ancient prelatic extent" p22-33 L 941.223 1826 "A series of views ... engraved from very accurate drawings taken on the spot, by Mr William Clark, to which are added, a ground plan of the building, and correct table of measurements, taken by Mr Robertson, architect; with a descriptive and historical account of the cathedral ... by Mr Isaac Forsyth" LBM A37/1 1848 history, description & drawings of cathedral in "Views of the baronial and ecclesiastical ruins of the town and county of Elgin" by Robert William Billings L 720.941223 1870 history & drawing of cathedral extracted from "The Christian miscellany, and family visiter" vol XVI LMisc771 1990 "The lantern of the north" by June McKenzie LMisc485 1908 "Guide to the ruins of Elgin Cathedral: to which is added the history of Marjory Gilzean" LMisc591 1934 official guide to cathedral LMisc485 1950 official guide LMisc485 1973 "Lantern of the north" by John R Fethney contained in "Northern Scot Christmas number" p21-23 L 079 1920 "Guide to the ruins of Elgin Cathedral: to which is added the history of Marjory Gilzean" LMisc591 1813 description in "An account of the antiquities, modern buildings, and natural curiosities, in the province of Moray ..." p20-24 L 941.223 1836 "Historical sketch of the Elgin Cathedral" extracted from "History of the province of Moray" by Lachlan Shaw LMisc771 1950 "Elgin Cathedral the cathedral kirk of Moray" by J S Richardson and H B Mackintosh L 726.6 ELG 1953 "Elgin Cathedral" contained in "The Pageant of Morayland" p41-48 by James B Ritchie L 941.223 1974 "Elgin Cathedral and the Diocese of Moray 1224-1974" edited by Allan Maclean LMisc485 1791 description of cathedral extracted from "European magazine" May 1791 LMisc78 1876 "The Dunbar Aisle in the Cathedral at Elgin" by A H Dunbar L 726.6 ELG 1902 "Guide to the ruins of Elgin Cathedral" L 726.6 ELG c. 1907 "National art survey of Scotland Elgin Cathedral" L 726.6 ELG 1791 illustrations, description and history in "The antiquities of Scotland" vol 2 p273-277 by Francis Grose LS 720.9411 1921 "Elgin Cathedral a link with the past" by James McQueen LMisc598 1924 "The cathedrals of Moray and Caithness" by W Douglas Simpson L 726.6 ELG 1924 "The cathedrals of Moray and Caithness" by W Douglas Simpson LMisc772 1896 description & illustrations of present and original cathedral in "Northern Scot Christmas number" p1 L 079 1897 "Guide to the ruins of Elgin Cathedral: to which is added the history of Marjory Gilzean" LMisc591 Miscellaneous 1924 700th anniversary celebrations in "Northern Scot Christmas number" p26 -28 L 079 2000 "An illustrated catalogue of masons' marks in Elgin Cathedral" by W A Bartlam L 693.1 1810 letter about storage of ammunition at cathedral ZBEL A71/810/882 1810 letter about storage of ammunition at cathedral ZBEL A71/810/636 1810 letter about storage of ammunition at cathedral ZBEL A71/810/646 1891 brief history in "Elgin Past and Present" by Lachlan Mackintosh p11-16 - L 941.223 1891 ecclesiastical dignitaries and their residential privileges in "Elgin Past and Present" by Lachlan Mackintosh p20 - L 941.223 1891 cathedral entrance ports and bridges in "Elgin Past and Present" by Lachlan Mackintosh p20-24 - L 941.223 1974 750th anniversary celebrations in "Northern Scot Christmas number" p3-7 L 079 1990 video of "A son et lumiere" L 941.223 2002 list of people buried in churchyard LMisc1376 1830 "An account of the improvements effected by John Shanks ..." LMisc770 1887 "Valerius: a day dream in the Elgin Cathedral" by E Kandich L 726.6 ELG c. 1900 note about rubbing of a mediaeval brass LMisc771 1907 description & drawing of doorway in "Northern Scot Christmas number" p12 L 079 Photographs & Illustrations 1900 drawing of original cathedral & ruins in 1668 in "Northern Scot Christmas number" p25 L 079 c. 1912 glass negatives LCT V52-55 c. 1912 St Mary's aisle LCT V56 & V63 1979 artist's impression of original cathedral in "Northern Scot Christmas number" p61 L 079 1924 drawing of original cathedral in "Northern Scot Christmas number" p26 L 079 1894 pen & ink drawing of the cathedral from the Lossie by John Young LCX V7 1895 pen & ink drawings of choir, chapter house & west doorway by John Young LCX V11-12 Plans & Maps 1825 location of walls & pillars DBA AP61 1826 ground plan LBM A37/1 c. 1919 part of facade DAW P3091 c. 1950 ground plan Map 433 1889 doorways, windows etc. by William Tait Conner LBM A37/2-3 1898 cathedral & precincts by George Sutherton Map 510 c. 1910 ground plan of cathedral showing positions of altars & tombs LMisc771

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Aileen Hay said:

LIBINDX ONLINE GENEALOGICAL SEARCH

If your roots are in Moray and you have some basic facts to build on, you can employ the resources of The Moray Council’s Local Heritage Centre to help trace your family tree. The Local Heritage Centre at Grant Lodge holds a comprehensive collection of unique records. These can make the difference between success and failure in your search.

Main Place Details Reference No.: PN007285 Building No.:

Building Name: BLACKFRIARS HAUGH OR THE HAUGH OR MANSION HOUSE HOTEL Location: BLACKFRIARS ROAD Town/Village: ELGIN Parish: ELGIN More Details: LATER BECAME KNOWN AS THE MANSION HOUSE HOTEL. FG description of new property built for William Grigor, writer 03/06/1851

3/3 FG "Haugh in olden times" 29/04/1862

2/4 FG use of fir tree root as flower base 13/09/1864

3/4 FG description of house and grounds 04/10/1864

3/4 FG use of fir tree root as flower base 27/12/1864

3/2 FG sale of property 21/01/1873

3/3 FG sale of property 04/02/1873

2/2 FG let to Mr Low, New Zealand 13/05/1873

3/4 MNE additions to house 30/01/1882

1/1 FG accident to W Fowler during enlargement of house 25/04/1882

3/5 MNE completion of additions to house 09/11/1883

5/2-3 FG sale of residence 30/09/1903

3/5 FG sale of house to Wallace King, Norwich 01/01/1919

3/6 FG purchase of house by Herbert C Bibby of Ceylon 18/09/1924

2/6 COURANT photograph 19/04/1940

• NS photograph 11/04/1967

• COURANT photograph 19/04/1967

• NS sale of house to Moray & Nairn Joint County Council 29/11/1969

4/4-5 NS use as refuge for battered wives 12/03/1977

9/6-7 NS options for library at the Haugh 07/04/1979

11/9-10 NS repair of boundary wall 13/12/1980

15/3 NS proposed conversion to central library for Moray district 04/04/1981

18/7-8 NS proposed use as hotel or country club 06/02/1982

13/1-3 NS proposed use as hotel or country club 27/02/1982

15/1-6 NS appeal for preservation of the Haugh 27/02/1982

14/3-4 NS appeal for preservation 06/03/1982

15/1-10 NS appeal for preservation 13/03/1982

5/1-3 NS request by Moray Society for building to be listed 13/03/1982

15/7-9 NS request by Moray Society for building to be designated a listed building 13/03/1982

15/7-9 NS appeal for preservation 20/03/1982

15/4-6 NS appeal for preservation 27/03/1982

7/5-6 NS request for listing of building 27/03/1982

17/7-8 NS proposed demolition of house and erection of library complex 27/03/1982

16/3-4 NS proposed demolition of house 27/03/1982

17/1-9 NS request for listing of building 03/04/1982

13/8-9 NS unsuitability for library 17/04/1982

7/5-6 NS designation as a listed building 26/06/1982

15/4-6 NS sale of house 09/10/1982

14/3 NS sale of house 09/10/1982

15/4-6 NS evidence of vandalism and neglect 04/12/1982

17/4-6 NS lack of offers to purchase house 08/01/1983

12/7 NS insecure future of house 22/01/1983

13/7-10 NS photographs showing vandalism 29/01/1983

15/1-4 NS £93,500 valuation 26/02/1983

15/10 NS sale for £35,000 12/03/1983

15/4-6 NS change of name to "the Mansionhouse Hotel" 09/04/1983

15/5-7 NS planning application for conversion to hotel 07/05/1983

2/2 NS conversion to cost £145,000 07/05/1983

12/5-6 NS planning application 28/05/1983

1/8 NS planning application 18/06/1983

7/4 NS approval of planning application 09/07/1983

15/4-6 NS grant of provisional hotel licence to Fernando D'Oliveira 23/07/1983

5/7 NS reunion for students of the Haugh Pre-nursing College 05/10/1985

7/5-8 NS inclusion of hotel in "Good Hotel Guide" 15/11/1985

4/9-10 NS award of rating by Scottish Tourist Board 14/02/1986

17/3-4 NS fears over sale of land to owner of hotel 04/04/1986

11/2-5 NS plaque for top quality from British Tourist Authority 17/07/1987

9/9-10 NS advertising feature 20/10/1989

10-11 NS approval of plans for extension 01/02/1991

3/1 NS construction of tennis courts 26/07/1991

5/5 NS withdrawal of floodlighting plans 26/07/1991

5/4 NS refusal of application by owner to purchase land fronting hotel 18/09/1992

7/2-4 NS "Greek Night" 29/01/1993

1/1 PJ sale of hotel to Jim & Joan Stirrat 15/09/1993

3/1-2 NS sale of hotel to Jim & Joan Stirrat 17/09/1993

13/7-8 PJ success in action for unfair dismissal by Vera George, cleaner 17/08/1996

3/2-6 NS advertising feature 20/02/1998

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Miscellaneous Articles Date

Description

Reference General 1918 description, photographs & plans of house LMisc473 Miscellaneous 1891 "Elgin Past and Present" by Lachlan Mackintosh p53-57 - L 421.233 1903 disposition ZBEL A51/4/63-66 1918 notice of change of ownership ZBEL A51/4/685 1919 notice of change of ownership ZBEL A51/4/695 1924 notice of change of ownership ZBEL A51/5/259 1962 minute of renunciation & agreement over property ZBEL A51/7/726-728 1966 minor building warrant for alterations & extensions to North Lodge ZBEL D30/966/274 1968 improvement grant for east lodge ZBEL D303/968/86 1849-1970 title deeds ZDMm A4 EL 27 1975 minor building warrant for substation ZBEL D30/975/1487 1983 copy feu disposition ZDMm A4 EL 27/80 1984 "New era for the Haugh" contained in "Northern Scot Christmas number" p38 L 079 1946 "Catalogue of fine antique and other superior house furnishings ... to be sold by ... Mr and Mrs H C Bibby" L 728.83 BLA 1999 description of hotel extracted from "The Herald" 1 February 1999 LMisc473 Photographs & Illustrations 1897 "Northern Scot Christmas number" p7 L 079 c. 1912 glass negative LCT V7 1916 "Northern Scot Christmas number" p17 L 079 1939 "Moray life" p36 L 079 1946 "Northern Scot Christmas number" p15 L 079 1956 "Northern Scot Christmas number" p35 L 079 1940 "Northern Scot Christmas number" front page L 079 Plans & Maps 1862 site plan DGV P493/1 c. 1882 additions to house DAW P3570 1883 site plan DGV P493/2 1893 stable offices DGV P900/1-3 1903 drainage plan DGV P493/3 1903 addition to stables ZBEL D3/903/24 1904 gate lodge ZBEL D3/904/16 1907 lodge ZBEL D3/907/16 1924 alterations & additions to property ZBEL D3/924/20 1924 alterations & additions to house DAW P3014/1-2 c. 1930 garage DAW P3014/3 1937 additions to East Lodge ZBEL D3/937/33 1966 houses ZCMn DE3/966/e64 1968 band practice hut ZCMn DE3/968/e148 1972 toilet block ZCMn DE3/972/e171 1973 alterations to property ZBEL D3/973/1035 1973 toilet block & alterations to property ZBEL D3/973/931 1980 demolition of toilet unit ZDMm D3/980/931 1980 demolition of school annex ZDMm D3/980/1207 1937 alterations to lodge DAW P3014/4-6 1860 property owned by William Grigor Map 189 [RHP 1418/1]

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