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Diaries.

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Refers to books containing the daily, personal accounts of the writer's own experiences, attitudes, and observations. (AAT) Use to refer to all personal diaires, whether by a named individual or not. (NLS) .

Found in 2591 Collections and/or Records:

Journals and papers of Thomas Lennox Gilmour.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.8989
Scope and Contents

Concerning his education, service as private secretary to the 5th Earl of Rosebery, and to his government work during the First World War.

Dates: 1879-1920.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Journals and related letters of Admiral Sir Edward Hobart Seymour.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.9486-9488
Dates: 1854-1867.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Journals, chiefly of Edward Ellice (died 1863) and his son Edward Ellice (died 1880)., 1824-1880, undated.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.15140-15151
Dates: 1824-1880, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of Edward Ellice (died 1863) of Invergarry and of his son Edward Ellice (died 1880) of Invergarry, and of other members of the Ellice family descended from Alexander Ellice, 'America and West Indies Merchant', London, who died at Bath in 1805.

Journals, commonplace books and letters from the library at Newbattle Abbey., 17th century-1900.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.5785-5801
Dates: 17th century-1900.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Manuscripts from the library at Newbattle Abbey.

Journals, diaries and commonplace books of David Anne Bannerman., 1835-1842, 1861, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.6579/2-4
Dates: 1835-1842, 1861, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, journals, accounts and miscellaneous papers of David Anne Bannerman and of her family.

Journals, diaries, notebook and account books chiefly of Thomas Graham, Lord Lynedoch., 1770-1848.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.16058-16122
Dates: 1770-1848.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Estate, political and some personal correspondence and papers, travel letters and journals, and military papers, of General Sir Thomas Graham of Balgowan and Lynedoch (1748-1843), created (1814) Baron Lynedoch, and of his kinsman and heir, Robert Graham, formerly Graeme, Advocate, of Balgowan and Redgorton (1784-1859), a Lord of the Treasury (1834), and their families.

Journals following the fall of the Russell ministry and the retirement of the 2nd Earl of Minto from the Cabinet., 1852-1854.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.11999-12000
Scope and Contents

These journals are a continuation of MSS.11995-11998.

Dates: 1852-1854.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Journals of the 2nd Earl and Countess of Minto, and their children.

Journals, letters, manuscripts, notes, verse and other papers of and relating to Alastair Cram.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.13170
Scope and Contents Alastair Cram was educated at Perth Academy and Edinburgh University and started his working life as a solicitor in private practice at the Scottish Bar. In the Second World War he saw service with the Royal Regiment of Artillery and SAS during which time he was taken prisoner and was involved in several successful escapes. Alastair Cram was awarded the Military Cross in 1945. In peacetime, he served as a Judge in Kenya and, in 1965, was Governor-General of Malawi. Alastair Cram was also a...
Dates: 1928-1967, and undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Journals of Alexander Carlyle, consisting chiefly of daily diaries, together with some journals of private tours in Scotland and of activities in London, both on official business and private affairs., 1765-1805.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.23766-23785
Scope and Contents

Alexander Carlyle's daily diaries contain very brief entries. There are some journals of private tours in Scotland (MSS.23766-23767, 23771) and of activities in London, both on official business and private affairs (MSS.23768-23769, 23774). Some contain notes of expenses and other accounts.

Dates: 1765-1805.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of Alexander 'Jupiter' Carlyle, Minister of Inveresk, and of his trustees and later relations.

Journals of Alexander Murray., 1835-1854.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.9597-9599
Scope and Contents

The journals record the daily events in Alexander Murray's life.

Dates: 1835-1854.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Journals and an autobiography of Alexander Murray, a farmer of Blackhouse, Peterhead.

Journals of Charles, Lord Sinclair.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.6149
Dates: 1821-1834.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division

Journals of Charles Scott., 1830-1841.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.1614-1622
Scope and Contents

In some parts Charles Scott gives a fairly full account of his activities. The diaries for 1830-1832 deal only with Continental journeys, with some allusions to Sir Walter Scott’s last visit to the Continent. The last entry was made on 18 September 1841, in the neighbourhood of Tabriz, six weeks before the writer's death.

Dates: 1830-1841.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Letters and papers of Sir Walter Scott and his family and of John Gibson Lockhart, with those of clients and kinsmen of Walter Scott, Writer to the Signet.

Journals of Christian Dalrymple., 1798-1837.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.25458-25496
Scope and Contents

Christian Dalrymple kept a detailed dairy from 1798 until shortly before her death in January 1838. Recording her daily activities over a period of nearly forty years, the journals provide a valuable insight into the lifestyle of an independent and relatively wealthy woman of the time.

Dates: 1798-1837.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of and concerning Christian Dalrymple of Hailes.

Journals of Elspeth Davie., 1938-1980.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Acc.10631/31-37
Dates: 1938-1980.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Literary works and other papers of Elspeth Davie. / Papers of Elspeth Davie, including journals, correspondence, photographs and typescripts.

Journals of Fanny Bullock Workman., 1892-1912, undated.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.9893/3-19
Dates: 1892-1912, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, journals, accounts, photographs, maps and miscellaneous papers of Fanny Bullock Workman and Dr William Hunter Workman.

Journals of George Rennie., 1814-1821.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.19939-19941
Dates: 1814-1821.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of John Rennie (1761-1821), engineer. / Papers of John Rennie and his family.

Journals of James Stuart., 1780-?1785.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.8431-8433
Dates: 1780-?1785.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Family papers of the Stuarts of Castlemilk and the Stuarts of Torrance. / Correspondence and papers of Major-General James Stuart, younger brother of Andrew Stuart.

Journals of Lady Harriet Anne Gertrude Elliot., 1843-1844.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.12013-12015
Dates: 1843-1844.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Elliot family of Minto. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, (1782-1859), 2nd Earl of Minto. / Journals of the 2nd Earl and Countess of Minto, and their children.

Journals of Lady Henrietta Liston., 1796-1820.

 Series
Identifier: MS.5696-5712
Dates: 1796-1820.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of Sir Robert Liston, diplomatist.

Journals of Lady Nairne., 1789-1845.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MS.981A-C
Dates: 1789-1845.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, journals, and songs, chiefly in the autographs of Lady Nairne and of her sisters, Mrs Stewart of Bonskeid, Mrs Steuart of Dalguise, and Mrs Keith of Ravelston.

Journals of Lord Charles Hay, describing the period when he was waiting to leave America after his arrest., 1758.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.7084-7086
Dates: 1758.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence and papers of the Marquesses of Tweeddale, formerly preserved at Yester House. / Correspondence and papers of the Marquesses of Tweeddale. / Letters and papers of the 4th Marquess of Tweeddale; and papers of Lord Charles Hay.

Journals of Marshall Anderson., 1990-1999.

 Series
Identifier: Acc.13227 Boxes 1-10
Scope and Contents

The journals are distinctive physically because of their bindings which are of cloth re-purposed from jackets and other clothing.

Generally, each journal contains essays, notes, and copies of letters of Marshall Anderson.

Dates: 1990-1999.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers, mostly of Marshall Anderson, from the Attic Archive, Dundee.

Journals of Mrs Keith of Ravelston., 1831-1847.

 Item
Identifier: MS.984
Dates: 1831-1847.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, journals, and songs, chiefly in the autographs of Lady Nairne and of her sisters, Mrs Stewart of Bonskeid, Mrs Steuart of Dalguise, and Mrs Keith of Ravelston.

Journals of Mrs Steuart of Dalguise., 1789-1808.

 Item
Identifier: MS.983
Dates: 1789-1808.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Correspondence, journals, and songs, chiefly in the autographs of Lady Nairne and of her sisters, Mrs Stewart of Bonskeid, Mrs Steuart of Dalguise, and Mrs Keith of Ravelston.

Journals of Sir Charles Dalrymple., 1856-1916, undated.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS.25568-25631
Scope and Contents

Sir Charles Dalrymple's journals provide a detailed record of his daily activities, correspondents, and opinions on a wide range of topics, notably politics, over a period of sixty years. The journal for 1890 is missing.

Dates: 1856-1916, undated.
Found in: National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division / Papers of the Dalrymples of Hailes and Newhailes. / Correspondence and papers of Sir Charles Dalrymple, 1st Baronet of Newhailes.

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