Beannachadh luige marrai Prosnachadh fairge, 18th century
Item
Identifier: Coll-98/4/3/6
Scope and Contents
There is no title, author, or date. It has been noted in previous historical records by the first line of the text, which reads Beannachadh luinge marrai Prosnachadh fairge, which translates as 'Blessing a sea ship and sea-cheering'. It appears to be poem, religious in tone, blessing a ship and the sailors who will sail in it.
Dates
- Creation: 18th century
Language of Materials
Scottish Gaelic
Physical Description
The paper is thick and sturdy. The handwriting is clear, but the ink is faded in sections.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 page
Previous reference
Mackinnon 9/9
Physical Description
The paper is thick and sturdy. The handwriting is clear, but the ink is faded in sections.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: None. Folded
Dimensions
16 cm x 20 cm
Creator
- From the Fonds: Mackinnon, Donald, 1839-1914 (Professor of Celtic, University of Edinburgh) (Author, 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