| The National Archives of Scotland (NAS) holds a large and diverse collection of maps and plans from various sources including gifts from members of the public for the benefit of the people of Scotland. A set of maps has recently been acquired by the NAS.
The set consists of three early maps of Scotland by Gerhard Mercator of Duisberg (NAS refs. RHP141279/1-3). Mercator published an atlas in several parts the first in 1585 and the third in 1595, which contained these three maps. The first is a single folio showing Scotland as a whole while the second and third show Scotland on a larger scale in two parts. The detail of this map was unchanged for 40 years. The language of the maps is French although copies were produced in Latin, Dutch and German. |
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When the NAS received the maps it was clear that they required some conservation. You can read about the work that carried out on them and see 'before and after' images in Conservation News Sheet 3.
To find out more about our maps and plans collection read our guide to topographical, architectural and engineering plans. To search our collection of maps and plans use our online catalogue or visit our search rooms, where you can search our catalogues and consult our records.
The National Archives of Scotland welcomes gifts of plans or other documents recording the history of Scotland, the land and its peoples. If you have records you are considering depositing with the NAS, please contact us.
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