Microfilm of documents concerning the Highlands of Scotland, including a history of the Macdonalds.
Scope and Contents
The contents are as follows:
‘Some remarks on the Highland clans and methods proposed for civilising them’, early 18th century (Adv.MS.16.1.14);
‘State of Emigration from the Highlands of Scotland, its extent, causes, and proposed remedy.’ An apparently unpublished treatise, dated ‘London March 21st 1803’ (Adv.MS.35.6.18);
Manuscript copy of the English ‘History of the Macdonalds’, ascribed by Donald Gregory to a Hugh Macdonald, [1829, or after] (Adv.MS.73.1.12);
Memorial, circa 1745, concerning the state of the Highlands (Adv.MS.81.1.5).
Dates
- Creation: Early 18th century-[1827, or after].
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
132 frames (entire reel).
Existence and Location of Originals
Adv.MSS.16.1.14, 35.6.18, 73.1.12, 81.1.5.
Existence and Location of Copies
Another microfilm of Adv.MS.16.1.14 is available at Mf.Sec.MSS.439.
- 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