Microfilm of various Gaelic manuscripts.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
Manuscript, 1462, known as the ‘Emanuel Manuscript’, containing 'An Cath Cathardha', written by Tadhg Ó Cianáin (Adv.MS.72.1.46);
Gaelic version of classic epics, 14th-15th century (Adv.MS.72.1.8);
Continuation of Adv.MS.72.1.43: 17th century copy of Foundation of Knowledge of Ireland; or History of Ireland. A narrative history by Geoffrey Keating (Adv.MS.72.2.1);
Compendium of medical treatises, 1611-1614, in Gaelic written by Angus Beaton (Adv.MS.72.2.10).
Dates
- Creation: 14th century-17th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Reels
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
314 frames (entire reel).
Existence and Location of Copies
Another microfilm of Adv.MS.72.2.1 is available at Mf.Sec.MSS.1390.
- 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
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk