The Miller o' Hirn
| ID | JSS0098 |
| Title | The Miller o' Hirn |
| Document Reference | MS2726/89 |
| Format | 250 x 325 mm |
| Medium | Handwritten music on lined sheet |
| Item Type | Manuscript |
| Subject | Scottish Music, Strathspey, Schottische |
| Item Description | Manuscript in Skinner's hand of his Schottische or Strathspey, 'The Miller o' Hirn'. He quotes: 'The fire o' Feugh is in its sough'. For the quotation, ' See 'Dreams o' Hame' by J. D. Law.' John Johnston, the Miller at Hirn, near Banchory, was also the dedicatee of Skinner's 'Miller o' Hirn' collection (1881). You can listen to Skinner playing his well-known melody by clicking on the audio link (cd17b). |
| Creator | James Scott Skinner |
| Creator Manuscript | James Scott Skinner |
| Time Period | 1880's - 1900's |
| Associated Dates: Performance | 1881 |
| Location | University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name | Harp & Claymore |
| Copyright | http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
| Audio | Note this link will open another window so you can view the music and listen to the tune cd107b |
Historic Collections · Kings
College · Old Aberdeen · AB24 3SW
Tel:(0)44 1224 274312 · E-mail: scottskinner@abdn.ac.uk
