Copy, 1892, in three volumes, of two manuscript volumes (MSS.3753-3754) of piobaireachd music compiled by Angus MacKay, Piper to Queen Victoria, in 1826-1849; with index., 1826-1849.
Scope and Contents
This copy was formerly in the possession of Major-General C S Thomason, and supplied much of the material of his 'Ceol Mor' (London, 1900).
The manuscript has been compared with the original and all the errors detected have been corrected by Archibald Campbell, Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society, who has written (MS.1681, folio iii) an account of Angus MacKay, the original manuscript, and this copy, indicating the manner in which the copy and the original correspond.
Dates
- Creation: 1826-1849.
Extent
4 Volumes
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Arrangement
The paginantion is continuous through the three volumes.
Other Finding Aids
An index to all three volumes, not entirely correct, is to be found at the beginning of each. MS.1684 is a correct index.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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