Gibson-Craig Papers, 1454-1889

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Gibson-Craig Papers, 1454-1889

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7 linear metres, parchment and paper documents

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SNAC Resource ID: 6300442

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Gibson-Craig family of Riccarton baronets

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Craig family of Riccarton

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Wardlaw family of Riccarton

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Heriot-Watt University

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On 12 May 1854, the Directors of the Watt Institution and School of Arts unveiled Peter Slater's statue of James Watt outside their premises in Adam Square, Edinburgh. During the celebrations following the ceremony, the revellers agreed that a club should be formed to bring together the students of all years to sup together on the anniversary of Watt's birth. Thus was founded the Watt Club. Its membership included all that had been or were students, and others who were friendly towards the Schoo...