Advice for categorization of Hope-3693?

Question

I would like advice or may need help creating a new category for the profile of James (Hope) Hope-Johnstone. The category might be named something like Hereditary Keepers of Lochmaben Castle.

Could I get help creating the new category? Or is there an existing category to use? Thank you!

Answer 1

Hi Kim, I've just been reading the Statement of Historical Significance for the castle (via https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/lochmaben-castle/ - link at the bottom of the page) which states that the castle was allowed to fall into ruin after 1603 and was being used as a local quarry by the 1700s (page 5 of Statement) .  I've also had a quick chat with the Scotland Project co-leaders and given that James Hope-Johnstone wasn't born until 1741 we don't think it's worth creating a category.