| ID |
JSS0128 |
| Title |
Dunottar Castle |
| Document Reference |
MS2726/126 |
| Format |
247 x 195 mm |
| Medium |
Pen & ink on music manuscript paper |
| Item Type |
Manuscript |
| Subject |
Music, Scottish ,Dunotter Castle |
| Item Description |
Manuscript in Skinner's hand. The composer was James Young (c. 1815-1851), born in Montrose. He led the band of the Theatre Royal, Aberdeen, for many years. Dunottar Castle is on a promontory south of Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. It was besieged by William Wallace in 1296. In 1652 it protected the Regalia of Scotland (the crown jewels) against Cromwell's troops. |
| Creator |
James Scott Skinner |
| Creator Manuscript |
James Scott Skinner |
| Arranger |
James Scott Skinner |
| Time Period |
1890's-1900's |
| Associated Dates: Manuscript |
1815 - 1851 |
| Related Images |
note attached to MS2726/126 |
| Relationships |
JSS0129 |
| Location |
University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name |
Harp & Claymore |
| Copyright |
http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
