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Adv.MS.72.1.37 - Book of the Dean of Lismore
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DescriptionA collection of poetry, informally brought together with disparate items which give it the character of a common-place book. Assembled by Sir James MacGregor, Vicar of Fortingall and titular Dean of Lismore (d.1551).
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Gaelic manuscripts of Scotland
DescriptionA selection of Gaelic manuscripts from the 14th to 19th centuries. Many composite volumes with several authors and contributors, and subjects including songs, religion, history and mythology. Primarily in vernacular and classical Gaelic, but also Scots and Latin. Highlights include 15 medical manuscripts belonging to the Beaton family of physicians, 16th-century poetry in the Book of the Dean of Lismore, and the genealogies of the '1467 manuscript'.
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    Information about the Gaelic manuscripts from Middle Ages to the present day held by the National Library of Scotland with information on the history and culture of manuscripts. Also includes a brief history of the collections, highlights and information on finding aids.