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The Scots mercat "cross": an inquiry as to its history and meaning
William Hodge & Co., Ltd.
1930
A history of those standing stones in Scotland described as mercat crosses, updated to include a description of the re-erected Glasgow mercat cross.
National parks and the heritage of scenery
Sifton Praed & Co., Ltd.
1930
A discussion of the need for National Parks in the United Kingdom
Examination roll of Arbroath 1752 : town duty roll 1753
Scottish Record Society
1987
Transcriptions of two manuscripts providing information on the population of Arbroath.
The civic survey of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh, Civics Department
1911
Reprinted from the Transactions of the Town Planning Conference.
Highway planning, Edinburgh 1947-1997: an examination of traffic management and highway engineering in Edinburgh from 1947 to 1997
Edina Press
2000
A collection of essays on planning and transportation policies for the City of Edinburgh.
The gild merchant: a contribution to municipal history
Clarendon Press
1890
An account of the rise and development of the mediaeval Gild system, both in Britain and on the Continent. From the library at Briglands.
Acts of the Lords of Council in public affairs 1501-1554: selections from the Acta Dominorum Concilii introductory to the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland
H.M. General Register House
1932
A transcription of records pertaining to the reign of James V and Mary Queen of Scots. From the library at Briglands.
Papers on Parliament: a symposium
Hansard Society
1949
A compilation of five papers on aspects of the British form of democratic government.
A history of the House of Lords
Collins
1988
A history of Britain's upper chamber written by a former Leader of the House.
The Tay Valley plan: a physical, social and economic survey and plan for the future development of East Central Scotland
East Central (Scotland) Regional Planning Advisory Committee
1950
A major study of the characteristics and needs of East Central Scotland.
Practice of the Scottish Poor Law
William Green & Sons
1907
A manual on the provision of relief for the poor and related services by Parish Councils.
Mercat cross and tolbooth: understanding Scotland's old burghs
John Donald Publishers Ltd
1988
A guide to surviving features of ancient old Scottish burghs.
Second Chambers: an inductive study in political science
Clarendon Press
1927
A discussion of the formation and role of the second chambers of several legislatures.
The town clerk: the history and nature of the office and its contribution to British local government
Published by LGC Communications on behalf of The Socity of Twon Clerks
1997
A discussion of the origins, development, and role of the town clerk in the UK.
The court book of the Burgh of Kirkintilloch 1658-1694
Scottish History Society
1963
A transcription of court records from the Burgh of Kirkintilloch.
The Parliaments of Scotland
Maclehose, Jackson and Co.
1924
A history of Scottish Parliaments from the 12th century to the Union with England of 1707.
Boundaries of counties and parishes in Scotland
William Green & Sons
1892
A compilation of the Orders issued by the Boundary Commissioners and explanations of their effects in each county..
Municipal Glasgow: its evolution and enterprises
Robert Gibson & Sons (Glasgow), Limited
1915
A compendium of information regarding the administration and scope of municipal services in Glasgow.
Aberdeen Council letters. Volume 1, 1552-1633
Oxford University Press
1942
The early correspondence of the Town Council of the Royal Burgh of Aberdeen.
Memoirs and confessions of a county planning officer
Pantile Press
1998
Presents the town and country planning principles adopted in post-war East Lothian.
The Gild Court book of Dunfermline 1433-1597
Scottish Record Society
1986
A transcription of an early manuscript recording the activities of the Dunfermline Gild Court.
Guide to local government in counties and burghs: being a supplement to the Parliament-House book
Scott & Ferguson and Burness & Co.
1892
A guide to laws and regulations applicable to Scottish counties and burghs.
Studies in the development of Edinburgh
William Hodge & Co., Limited
1939
A collection of papers on the development, administration, and servicing of Edinburgh.
Bye-laws for the prevention of waste, undue consumption, misuse or contamination of the water supplied by the Water Board
East Lothian Water Board
1938
Text amended in 1938 to reflect the transfer of powers from the East Lothian Western District Water Board.
