Note concerning the Residence of the Barons Balmerino, in Leith

Authors

  • David H Robertson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.004.449.454

Keywords:

Architecture, Arthur Elphinstone, Lord Balmerino, Jacobite rebellion, Execution, Original documents

Abstract

The author discusses the architecture and owners of the Balmerino mansion in Leith. He quotes Daniel Wilson’s description of the building and its architectural styles, as well as W H Cooper’s then account of the building’s ownership. The second half of the article describes Arthur, the last Baron of Balmerino, who was executed as a Jacobite in 1746.

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Published

30-11-1863

Issue

Vol. 4 (1863)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Note concerning the Residence of the Barons Balmerino, in Leith. (1863). Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 4, 449-454. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.004.449.454