Gaelic hymns, 18th or 19th century
Item
Identifier: Coll-98/4/3/13
Scope and Contents
These appears to be hymns in Gaelic. They were noted in previous historical records by the first line on the first page Lomnochd mar thainig sinn asteach, which translates as 'We are naked when we come in [to this world]'. Some pages are headed with what appears to be sections of the Bible, e.g. III.Joh.1.21.
Dates
- Creation: 18th or 19th century
Language of Materials
Scottish Gaelic
Physical Description
The pages are in excellent condition. The handwriting is clear and the ink is unfaded.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 booklet
Previous reference
Mackinnon 9/17
Physical Description
The pages are in excellent condition. The handwriting is clear and the ink is unfaded.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: String. Also held together with modern string.
Dimensions
16.5 cm x 19.5 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
George Square
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