The contents are as follows:

(i) Estimates, bills and receipts from Edinburgh tradesmen concerning building and structural repairs of Yester House: William Donaldson, wright, 1788-1799 (folio 1); John Hay, builder, 1788-1793 (folio 31); various Edinburgh builders, 1788-1795 (folio 64); plasterer, 1795 (folio 80); painters, 1791-1795 (folio 83); receipt by Robert Adam of payment 'for a new elevation for the front of Yester house', 1789 (folio 93); and various estimates, bills and receipts, 1792-1796, undated (folio 94);

(ii) Smiths' bills, 1789-1799 (folio 112).