Poems from the papers of the Reverend Colin Campbell Mackenzie, United Free Church of Scotland, Minister of Strathglass., 1880-1907.
Scope and Contents
The poems are written on paper bearing a Court of Session stamp. Initialled A R F by the writer and endorsed ‘For Mr. D. MacLeod (No.2)’.
The contents are as follows.
(i) “Bratach bhuadhail Mhicleoid o’n tùr mor a’lasadh”, 5 quatrains. MacCrimmon’s Lament (folio 2 recto);
(ii) Sir Walter Scott. “MacLeod’s wizard flag from the grey castle sallies. Do” (bottom of folio 2 verso);
(iii) “Dh’iadh ceo nan stuchd my aodann Chilinn”, 4 quatrains + chorus. MacCrimmon’s Farewell (bottom of folio 3 recto).
Dates
- Creation: 1880-1907.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
2 Leaves
Arrangement
2 folios.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented, 1977, by the Reverend Colin Campbell Mackenzie’s daughter, Miss F D Mackenzie, Edinburgh.
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
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