The Thrums Cairn
| ID | JSS0232 |
| Title | The Thrums Cairn |
| Document Reference | x/257/1i |
| Format | 242 x 263 mm |
| Medium | Handwritten music on lined sheet |
| Item Type | Manuscript |
| Subject | Scottish Music, Reel |
| Item Description | Skinner has written out this tune on the outside of an envelope which is postmarked 3.30 pm Oct 28 1908 Dundee. It was sent to James McPherson of Kirriemuir. 'Thrums' is a local name for Kirriemuir, popularised in J M Barrie's novel, 'A Window in Thrums'. Skinner refers his pupil McPherson to the 'Cairngorm Manuscript in the hands of D Morrison Beauly'. He published this melody in his Monikie series. You can listen to Skinner playing this melody by clicking on the audio link (cd23c). |
| Creator | James Scott Skinner |
| Creator Manuscript | James Scott Skinner |
| Arranger | James Scott Skinner |
| Associated Dates: Manuscript | October 1908 |
| Relationships | JSS0233, JSS0241 |
| Location | Angus Archives |
| Collection Name | James Macpherson |
| Copyright | copyright_angus.shtml |
| Audio | Note this link will open another window so you can view the music and listen to the tune cd203c |
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