Transcripts from the Book of the Dean of Lismore, late 19th-early 20th century
Item
Identifier: Coll-97/CW10
Scope and Contents
Notebook containing transcripts of poems from the Book of the Dean of Lismore Sir James MacGregor (16 century). The transcripts were created by Ewen MacLachlan. This transcript, which was said to have been lost was, 'transcribed for Sir John MacGregor Murray, and sent off per Mail to the care of Wm Kerr, Secretary, Genl Post Office, Tuesday May 24 1814' (see the verso side of page 105).
Page 1-9 contains an incomplete transcription of a MS of modern Gaelic songs concerning the MacDonells of Glengarry.
Dates
- Creation: late 19th-early 20th century
Language of Materials
English, Gaelic,
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unrestricted.
Extent
1 notebook ; 335mm x 210mm
Physical Location
CW10
Existence and Location of Copies
Microfilm: Mic.Dup.1122/5
Subject
Creator
- From the Fonds: Carmichael, Alexander, 1832-1912 (Excise officer | folklorist and antiquarian | Edinburgh | Scotland) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Watson, William John, 1865-1948 (Professor of Celtic) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
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Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk