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Sir John Nicolson, 2nd Baronet
Sir John Nicolson, 2nd Baronet, of Lasswade was a member of the Parliament of Scotland. Biography Nicolson was the son of John Nicolson of Pilton, Edinburgh, Pilton, who died in 1648. In May 1651 he succeeded his grandfather Sir John Nicolson, 1st Baronet, in the Nicolson baronets, baronetcy and the estate of Lasswade. He was shire commissioner for Edinburghshire (Parliament of Scotland constituency), Edinburgh from 1672 to 1674. His wife was Elizabeth, daughter of William Dick of Braid. Their sons included Sir John Nicolson, 3rd Baronet and Sir William Nicolson, 4th Baronet.G. E. C.p. 364 References Baronets in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia Members of the Parliament of Scotland 1669–1674 Nicolson family, John Nobility from Midlothian Year of birth missing Year of death missing {{NovaScotia-baronet-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lasswade
Lasswade is a village and civil parish in Midlothian, Scotland, on the River North Esk, nine miles (14.5 kilometres) south of Edinburgh city centre, contiguous with Bonnyrigg and between Dalkeith to the east and Loanhead to the west. Melville Castle lies to the north east. The Gaelic form is ''Leas Bhaid'', meaning the "clump at the fort." Lasswade lies within the Edinburgh Green Belt. Most of the population is retired or commutes to Edinburgh to work. There are, however, several local businesses, including horse riding stables (Edinburgh & Lasswade Riding Centre), golf driving ranges and golf courses (Kings Acre Golf Course and Melville Golf Centre), an alpine plant nursery (Kevock Garden Plants) a pub (The Laird and Dog) and a restaurant (The Paper Mill). There is also an athletics club formed in 1981. Etymology and name The name ''Lasswade'' may be derived from the Brittonic ''*lï:s'' meaning "a court, palace administrative centre", and ''wï:δ'', "a wood" (c.f. Welsh ''ll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
