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:
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk