Manuscript music book containing music for 182 Strathspeys and Reels

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Scope and Content

This volume containing the music for 182 strathspeys and reels also includes the identities of the composers. Oblong 8vo, 106 pp, paper watermarked 1830. There is a partial index. It contains signatures of William Sutherland and John Roy Stuart to the rear and others have been erased from the front. Tunes include:

Lady Montgomerie, composed by the Earl of Eglinton
Shela O Neal composed by Mr. Boswell of Auchinleck
Ferrintosh composed by Capt. Fraser

Administrative / Biographical History

This manuscript music book containing music for 182 Strathspeys and Reels has been produced on paper with an 1830 watermark.

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Open to bona fide researchers, but please contact repository for details in advance of visit.

Acquisition Information

Purchased April 2012. Accession no: E2012.55

Archivist's Note

Catalogued by Graeme D. Eddie 10 December 2012

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Music