The Burgh Harbours (Scotland) Act 1853
WHEREAS the Harbour and other Dues leviable at the Harbours belonging to many of the Royal Burghs in Scotland have, by reason of the Change in the Value of Money and other Causes, become inadequate for the Maintenance of such Harbours, and it is expedient that further Provision should be made for the Extension, Improvement, and Regulation of such Harbours, and for the Increase of the Rates and Duties leviable thereat: Be it enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the Advice...