Can anyone tell me how to find out when someone acquired a plot of land and buildings - pre 1822. I have found Richard Shimmin selling a piece of his land to the Duke of Athole in 1822 but having looked back through the Northside sales for Patrick at the museum I still can't find any transaction prior to that one. I did wonder if the property had been left to Richard's wife Ann Collister but couldn't find that either. I know Richard's father was William and he died in 1782 intestate whilst herring fishing. Any more ideas would be gladly received. Thanks Viv