Booklet containing Gaelic songs., second half of the 18th century
Item
Identifier: Acc.2152/15
Scope and Contents
An unbound octavo booklet, 18 leaves, undated. In the hand of Rev. Donald MacNicol. The first leaf contains a contents list of titles or first lines, and the signature 'Donald McNicol' at the bottom.
Contains 10 Gaelic songs, including versions of "Òran nam fineachan Gàidhealach" by Iain Dubh (MacDonald) and "Smeòrach Clann Dòmhnaill" by Iain MacCodrum. The contents have been described in Mackechnie, Catalogue of Gaelic Manuscripts, vol. 1, page 331.
Dates
- Creation: second half of the 18th century
Creator
- MacNicol, Donald, Minister of Lismore, 1735-1802 (Scribe, Person)
- Iain Dubh mac Iain mhic Ailein, ca. 1665-ca.1725 (Gaelic poet) (Person)
- MacCodrum, Iain mac Fhearchair, 1693-1779 (Gaelic poet) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
1 Volumes
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
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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