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Adv.MS.72.1.17 - Gaelic medical manuscript collection
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Description15th-16th century. Commentary on the Aphorisms of Damascenus. On elemental forms and natural motion.
ShelfmarkAdv.MS.72.1.17
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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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  • About Gaelic manuscripts in the Library's collections
    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.