These fascinating records have been added to our Resources
Farm Horse Tax Rolls for Strathblane, 1797-1798
A tax on farm horses was imposed in Scotland in 1797 to raise money to support the army and navy during the French Revolutionary Wars. In Strathblane inspectors counted 92 horses, of which 66 were eligible for the tax.
Farm Horse Tax Rolls for Strathblane, 1797-1798
Hearth Tax Records for Strathblane, 1691-1695
This tax roll lists landowners and tenants liable for a 14 shilling tax on each hearth in their property, as well as six parish paupers who were exempt.