Angus MacArthur’s manuscript of piobaireachd music.
Scope and Contents
This is the earliest known manuscript of pipe-music in which modern staff notation is used. It is now known as the Highland Society of London's manuscript and is described in Book I (1925) of the Piobaireachd Society's publications (page ii, number 2).
At the beginning of the volume is a note on the manuscript by Archibald Campbell, Secretary of the Music Committee of the Piobaireachd Society (folio iii verso).
Dates
- Creation: 18th century.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
68 Leaves ; Folio and under.
Language of Materials
Undetermined
Arrangement
xii + 56 + several blank folios.
Other Finding Aids
On folio iv is a list of contents in the handwriting of Angus MacKay.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Deposited, 1936, by the Piobaireachd Society. Presented by the Piobaireachd Society, 2023.
Bibliography
- 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
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