Statistical Accounts of Scotland
About this Resource
The Statistical Accounts of Scotland Online provides access to digitised and fully searchable versions of both the Old Statistical Account (1791-99) and the New Statistical Account (1834-45).
These uniquely rich and detailed parish reports, written by Church of Scotland ministers, detail social conditions in Scotland and are an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Scottish history. The Statistical Accounts offer significant research material and unique insight into the history, trade, agriculture, geography, customs and education for every Scottish parish at key moments in the nation's history.
Organisation
This resource is held by:Contacts
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Vivienne Mayo
Learning and Support Officer
edina@ed.ac.uk
Tel: 0131 650 3302
Resource Details
Resource Type
Primary
Online/Digitised
Maps
Catalogued
Artefacts
Subject
Agriculture & Horticulture
Business & Commerce
Crofting
Ecclesiastical & Religious
Economic
Education
Emigration
Genealogy
Science & Technology
Social Movements
Transport
Urban History
Geographical Coverage
Scotland
Era
1700 - 1799
1800 - 1899
Access
Not open to public
Online Availability
Remote access available
Resource Link:
Official Records
Location
Other Information
Entry last updated: April 25th, 2018
