Notebook with two parts, titled 'Notes on Gaelic manuscripts in Advocates' Library' and 'Names and works of authors quoted or referred to in Gaelic medieval manuscripts', Late 19th or early 20th century
Scope and Contents
Mackinnon appears to have compiled his own catalogue of Gaelic manuscripts contained in Advocates' Library in Edinburgh. This first part of the notebook contains his observations.
In the reverse and inverted side, Mackinnon has made notes in both English and Gaelic about authors and their work, who appear in medieval Gaelic manuscripts.
Dates
- Creation: Late 19th or early 20th century
Language of Materials
Transcriptions of excerpts in Scottish Gaelic or Middle Gaelic
Notes and discussions in modern Scottish Gaelic
Some notes in English
Examples of transcriptions fo Ogham
Physical Description
The book is in excellent condition, though there is some damage to the spine (not currently a threat to the book's integrity). The handwriting requires concentration to decipher.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
1 notebook
Previous reference
Mackinnon A.24
Physical Description
The book is in excellent condition, though there is some damage to the spine (not currently a threat to the book's integrity). The handwriting requires concentration to decipher.
Physical Facet
Material: Paper
Material: Front and back covers, with some damage to spine
Dimensions
18.7 cm x 23.4 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
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