The manuscript, watermarked 1801, is inscribed on a flyleaf ‘These four manuscript volumes in folio, of an English and Gaelic Dictionary, is respectfully presented to the Royal Highland Society of Scotland, by Alexr. McLaurin / Edinburgh / 22 July 1814’.

On page 97, one of several blank leaves between E and F, is “Tha mise fo sgeith Suidh’ Artair”, 5 stanzas entitled ‘Suidhe Artair’, the author’s thoughts on climbing Arthur’s Seat.

Dated page 304 (end of H) August 1808. 2 pages unnumbered between 329-330. Dated page 442 (middle of J) 20th October 1808.