Gaelic songs and verse., 1752-1823 and undated
Series
Identifier: MSS.14851-14857
Scope and Contents
Gaelic songs assembled by Rev. Donald MacNicol and his son Dugald, containing Ossianic poetry, versions of the spiritual songs of Dugald Buchanan, and songs of Donnchadh Bàn Macintyre and other poets contemporary with the collectors, not all of them identified. Most of the material is in the form of single sheets or sheets folded into small booklets. With a few items of correspondence.
Dates
- Creation: 1752-1823 and undated
Creator
- From the Collection: MacNicol, Donald, Minister of Lismore, 1735-1802 (Person)
- From the Collection: MacNicol, Dugald, army officer, son of Rev. Donald MacNicol (Person)
- From the Collection: Campbell, John Francis, of Islay, folklorist, ? 1821-1885 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
7 Folders
Language of Materials
Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk