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Collection of Gaelic songs. By Benjamin Urquhart, 19th century

 Item
Identifier: Coll-98/4/6/5

Scope and Contents

A collection of songs by Benjamin Urquhart, who is described in previous historical records as 'a man of great research', although there is no other information about him available.

Dates

  • Creation: 19th century

Creator

Language of Materials

Scottish Gaelic

Physical Description

The pages are in good condition. The handwriting is clear, although the ink from the converse page is visible through the paper. The binding is fragile, so the document is held together by modern string. This makes pages liable to separation and loss.

Conditions Governing Access

Open. Please contact the repository in advance.

Extent

1 volume

Previous reference

Mackinnon 10C

Physical Description

The pages are in good condition. The handwriting is clear, although the ink from the converse page is visible through the paper. The binding is fragile, so the document is held together by modern string. This makes pages liable to separation and loss.

Physical Facet

Material: Paper

Binding: Damaged cover and spine. Held together by modern string

Dimensions

19.5 cm x 32 cm

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