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- ↑ Marwick, James D., ed. (1866). Records of the Convention of the Royal Burghs of Scotland : with extracts from other records relating to the affairs of the burghs of Scotland. Edinburgh: Published for the Convention of Royal Burghs, W. Patterson. pp. 185 et passim.
- ↑ An Historical Sketch of the Municipal Constitution of the City of Edinburgh by Alex Pennecuik 1826
- ↑ "Dictionary of Scottish Architects - DSA Architect Biography Report (October 26, 2021, 10:45 pm)".
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