Incomplete copy of MS.1680: 'Select collection of the ancient music of Caledonia, called Piobaireachd, set to music as performed on the Great Highland Bagpipe, by Donald MacDonald'., 4th quarter of 19th century.
Scope and Contents
The copy breaks off (folio 118) in the middle of the fortieth tune 'Lament for the Great John Maclean' (MS.1680, page 230).
According to an undated note on the flyleaf (folio i), “The Contents ... was (sic) copied from the 2nd (Unpublished) volume of Donald MacDonald's Pibrochs”, to which is added in pencil 'by John McKenzie of London'.
Two loose leaves have been tipped in at the back (folios iv-v). A leaf is torn out after folio 118 and folio 119 is damaged.
Dates
- Creation: 4th quarter of 19th century.
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
124 Leaves
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Arrangement
v + 119 folios.
Other Finding Aids
A contents list (folio iii) is bound in at the front.
Repository Details
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