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Notes about John Stewart, Baleshare, North Uist, 23 March 1869

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW107/29

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Notes about John Stewart, Baleshare [Baile Sear, Uibhist a Tuath/North Uist] who had heard that Carmichael was searching for 'old things' and wanted to 'unburd[en] his mind' to Carmichael but never did although as Carmichael states 'I so often wished'.

Dates: 23 March 1869

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Notes and tales about the Cailleach Bheur., late 19th-early 20th century

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW389

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Series of notes and tales concerning the Cailleach Bheur.

Dates: late 19th-early 20th century

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Notes on a trip to London, c 1864

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW439

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Alexander Carmichael's account of a visit to London.

Dates: c 1864

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Notes on Cornwall, c early 1860s

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW463

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Notes on Cornwall.

Dates: c early 1860s

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Notes on 'Deirdre', c late 19th century

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW434

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Notes concerning 'Deirdre'.

Dates: c late 19th century

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Notes on Gaelic surnames, c 1860-1875

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW447

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Draft essay regarding Gaelic surnames.

Dates: c 1860-1875

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Notes on St Moluag's Cathedral and accompanying sketches, 2 September 1870

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW106/6

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Notes on St Moluag's Cathedral, Lios Mòr/Lismore, Earra Ghàidheal/Argyllshire and accompanying sketches of arches and a niche inside the church, including their dimensions. He describes some of the interior including 'The head of a bishop on the left + head of an abbess look[in]g t[o]w[ard]s the pulpit + right across the chu[rch].' The description appears to be incomplete.

Dates: 2 September 1870

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Notes on 'The Heroes of Ossian', 1871

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW468

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Notes on the 'The Heroes of Ossian' by Alexander Carmichael.

Dates: 1871

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Notes on the suitability of Creagorry and Lochmaddy for a customs office, c 1870

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW345

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Notes by Alexander Carmichael in which he compares the suitability of Creagorry versus Lochmaddy for a customs office, considering factors such as Position, Bank, Post Office, Population, Steamers, and Ports.

Dates: c 1870

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

Notes on the word 'ob' a bay., late 19th-early 20th century

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW221

Scope and Contents

Notes on the definition of the word 'ob', meaning a bay, with reference to the origins of the name 'Oban'.

Dates: late 19th-early 20th century

Found in: University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections

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Names: Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) X

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Showing Records: 71 - 80 of 112

Notes about John Stewart, Baleshare, North Uist, 23 March 1869

Notes and tales about the Cailleach Bheur., late 19th-early 20th century

Notes on a trip to London, c 1864

Notes on Cornwall, c early 1860s

Notes on 'Deirdre', c late 19th century

Notes on Gaelic surnames, c 1860-1875

Notes on St Moluag's Cathedral and accompanying sketches, 2 September 1870

Notes on 'The Heroes of Ossian', 1871

Notes on the suitability of Creagorry and Lochmaddy for a customs office, c 1870

Notes on the word 'ob' a bay., late 19th-early 20th century

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