Correspondence, log books, literary papers and copies of published articles and press cuttings of Hamish Brown.
Scope and Contents
The principal interest of the collection lies in the extensive series of 'Log books', 1961-2008, recording Hamish Brown's endeavours in many fields including his climbing activities and travel, notably to Morocco.
Hamish Brown is best known for his climbing and walking expeditions in the Highlands. He has completed multiple rounds of the Munros including tackling all the peaks in one trip using only ferries and a bicycle as transport. Between 1960 and 1972 he was in charge of outdoor activities at Braehead School, Buckhaven, Fife, where his innovative work introduced the pupils to walking in the Highlands as well as other outdoor activities. Hamish Brown has written extensively about his walking and climbing exploits mainly in Scotland but also in Europe, North Africa and the Himalayas. He has also written and illustrated guides on various parts of Scotland. Other published works include collections of articles, essays and poems and, most recently, a book on Scottish gravestones.
Dates
- Creation: 1960-2008, undated.
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply, apart from Acc.13060/1-3, for which written permission is required before the manuscripts may be consulted. Contact the Archives and Manuscript Division for further information.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
3.15 Linear metres (9 boxes and 50 volumes.)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 2009.
Genre / Form
- Title
- National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
- Author
- National Library of Scotland
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
- 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
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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