Poem, “The Highland man’s observation on the alteration of the times. To the tune of the Tinclar’s occupation”., 18th century.
Item
Identifier: MS.301
Scope and Contents
Twenty four-lined stanzas beginning:
‘Hersel is a highlan Shentleman,
Be old as Potell prig,
An money a woner I hae seen,
Among te lalan whig’.
The poem refers to turnpike roads and other changes in the Highlands.
Dates
- Creation: 18th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
9 Leaves ; 4 inches x 6 3/8 inches.
Arrangement
vi + 3 folios.
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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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk