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Catherine, Lady Erskine

Oversaw the extraction and concealment of silver ore at Alva during her husband Sir John Erskine's absence following his involvement in the 1715 Jacobite rising.

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Alva Silver Mine (Silver Glen) Clackmannanshire 1715–1716

Record created: 22 August 2026 · Last researched: 22 August 2026

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