Transcript of poetry from the Fernaig Manuscript, Late 19th century
Item
Identifier: Coll-98/4/6/7
Scope and Contents
Marked 'Mackinnon A4' and noted thus in previous historical records. This a bundle of 5 notebooks, perhaps written by Mackinnon himself. They are apparently transcripts of poetry from the Fernaig Manuscript.
Dates
- Late 19th century
Language of Materials
Scottish Gaelic (Old Gaelic?), with some annotations in English
Physical Description
The notebooks are in excellent condition. The covers and binding are well-preserved, the pages are in good condition, and the ink is unfaded. However, the handwriting is difficult to decipher.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
5 notebooks
Previous reference
Mackinnon A.4
Physical Description
The notebooks are in excellent condition. The covers and binding are well-preserved, the pages are in good condition, and the ink is unfaded. However, the handwriting is difficult to decipher.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Binding: Front and back cover
Binding: Front and back cover
Dimensions
18.5 cm x 23.5 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
is-crc@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
is-crc@ed.ac.uk