Angus Mackay's four untitled manuscripts of bagpipe music.
Scope and Contents
The first two manuscripts are of piobaireachd; the second two, of marches, strathspeys, reels, jigs, and other dance music.
According to Angus Mackay's inscription in his Seaforth Manuscript (MS.3744) he was at work on these manuscripts between 1826 and 1840, taking the tunes down from his father's canntaireachd.
Dates
- Creation: [1826-1840.]
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
4 Volumes
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Custodial History
The manuscripts were sold after Angus Mackay's death to Michael MacCarfrae and bequeathed by him to the Duke of Hamilton.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Bought, 1980.
Separated Materials
For a copy of the two piobaireachd manuscripts, with further notes thereon, see MSS.1681-1684.
Bibliography
- 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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