A carefully crafted legacy

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Abstract / Description of output

Legal discussion of the documents by which George Heriot in 1623 set up his trust for the education of "poor fatherless bairns" (now George Heriot's School, Edinburgh). It is suggested that these formed the first-ever trust in Scots law.
Original languageEnglish
TypeContribution to school alumnus magazine
Media of outputOnline
PublisherGeorge Heriot's Trust
Number of pages2
Place of PublicationEdinburgh
Edition1
Volume43
Publication statusPublished - 19 Sept 2023

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