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Manuscript of “Gaël Albanich” by William Forbes Skene (1809-1892), containing a history of the Highland clans.

 Series
Identifier: MSS.14896-14897

Scope and Contents

The manuscript, dated 1st March 1834, was the winning entry in a competition of the Highland Society of London for the best essay on the history of the Highland Clans. It is illustrated in pen and ink and in watercolours.

Dates

  • Creation: 1834.

Language of Materials

Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic

Conditions Governing Access

Normal access conditions apply.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.

Extent

2 Volumes

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Deposited, 1977, by the Highland Society of London.

Bibliography

The Highland Society of London asked that it be published, and William Forbes Skene developed it into ‘The Highlanders of Scotland’ (London, 1837).

Physical Description

2 Volumes Large quarto.

Dimensions

Large quarto.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts MSS.14896-14897
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

Contact:
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National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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