Dryden Mains, 1948-1989
Scope and Contents
Comprises administrative, financial and estates records of ABRO, as well as reports, publications and press cuttings. There is also a large amount of research data, including the working papers of the scientist St Clair Taylor.
Dates
- Creation: 1948-1989
Creator
- From the Sub-Fonds: Animal Breeding Research Organisation. ABRO (1945 - 1986) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This material is held offsite. As such we need advance notice of any consultation. The lead time will be dependent on the quantity and complexity of what is requested. Please contact the Archives Manager in the first instance.
Certain restrictions apply.
Biographical / Historical
Dryden Mains in Midlothian, Scotland, became occupied by ABRO in 1951 and was primarily used as a Field Laboratory to house small numbers of sheep, particularly Merinos and Wiltshires. Climatological work was carried out at Dryden which was applicable to problems associated with the management and well-being of sheep on hill farms such as Stanhope and Rhydyglafes.Latterly Dryden was used for the more intensive cattle and sheep work which was carried out in association with the Large Animal Unit or surgery unit.In 1986 a pig unit was built to meet the needs of the experimental programme studying the effects of selection on performance.
Full Extent
From the Sub-Fonds: 7.5 linear metres (56 'A' boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Fonds: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
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