Diary of Andrew Hay, of Craignethan, May 1659-January 1660.
Item
Identifier: MS.6310
Scope and Contents
The diary is called, on the last folio, 'Diarius quintus finitus Janr. 31 1660 Laus Deo', but other volumes of the series do not appear to be extant.
The diary is of a personal character, but includes references to local affairs (such as the founding of a new school), to his friend Archibald Johnston of Warriston, to the weather, and, occasionally, to public affairs.
Dates
- Creation: 1659-1660.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
146 Leaves ; 95 x 70 millimetres.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Custodial History
The diary was bought by the National Library of Scotland with the aid of the Reid Fund.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1954.
Bibliography
The text has been published, with an introduction and notes, by A G Reid, "Hay of Craignethan's diary" (Scottish History Society, 1901). For the references to the weather, see D J Schove and D Reynalds, 'Weather in Scotland, 1659-1660: the diary of Andrew Hay', in 'Annals of Science', volume xxx (1973), page 165.
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division
- Description rules
- International Standard for Archival Description - General
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk