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- ↑ Dickson, John (1899). Emeralds chased in Gold; or, the Islands of the Forth: their story, ancient and modern. [With illustrations.]. Edinburgh and London: Oliphant, Anderson & Ferrier. p. 231. Retrieved 3 March 2019. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
- ↑ Porteous, James Moir (1881). The Scottish Patmos. A standing testimony to patriotic Christian devotion. Paisley: J. and R. Parlane. p. 75 . Retrieved 3 March 2019. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
- ↑ Paton, Henry (1930). The register of the Privy Council of Scotland. 3rd series. Vol. 12 1686. To be purchased directly from H.M. STATIONERY OFFICE at the following addresses 120, George Street, Edinburgh. p. 338. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
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