Manuscript music book containing music for 182 Strathspeys and Reels
Fonds
Identifier: Coll-1426
Scope and Contents
This volume containing the music for 182 strathspeys and reels also includes the identities of the composers. Oblong 8vo, 106 pp, paper watermarked 1830. There is a partial index. It contains signatures of William Sutherland and John Roy Stuart to the rear and others have been erased from the front. Tunes include:
- Lady Montgomerie, composed by the Earl of Eglinton
- Shela O Neal composed by Mr. Boswell of Auchinleck
- Ferrintosh composed by Capt. Fraser
Dates
- Creation: 1830
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance of visit.
Biographical / Historical
This manuscript music book containing music for 182 Strathspeys and Reels has been produced on paper with an 1830 watermark.
Extent
1 volume
Physical Location
CLX-A-1128
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased April 2012. Accession no: E2012.55
Processing Information
Catalogued by Graeme D. Eddie 10 December 2012
- Title
- Manuscript music book containing music for 182 Strathspeys and Reels
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
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