Microfilm of music manuscripts, 1590-1793. Reel 1., 16th century-[circa 1700].
Scope and Contents
The Carver Choirbook, a sixteenth-century manuscript also known as the Scone Antiphonary (Adv.MS.5.1.15);
Music notebook, circa 1700 (Adv.MS.5.2.11);
Leyden Song Book, circa 1639: a collection of songs, instrumental pieces, and psalms, possibly compiled by Williane Stirling, with later additions. (Adv.MS.5.2.14);
Skene Manuscript, ?1615-?1635: a collection of 117 pieces in tablature for the mandora, apparently compiled by John Skene (? of Hallyards, Midlothian, died 1644). (Adv.MS.5.2.15).
Dates
- Creation: 16th century-[circa 1700].
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Copying restrictions may apply.
Extent
1 Reels
Language of Materials
From the Series: Undetermined
Existence and Location of Originals
Adv.MS.5.1.15, Adv.MS.5.2.11, Adv.MS.5.2.14-15.
Existence and Location of Copies
Another microfilm of Adv.MS.5.2.11 is available at Mf.Sec.MSS.124.
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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