The Brig o' Dee
| ID | JSS0133 |
| Title | The Brig o' Dee |
| Document Reference | MS2726/134 |
| Format | 223 x 255 mm |
| Medium | Handwritten manuscript on music manuscript paper with notes |
| Item Type | Manuscript |
| Subject | Music, Strathsepy, The Brig o'Dee |
| Item Description | Manuscript in Skinner's hand. His note reads 'Dunnottar Castle' 'Currie's Ramble' are attributed to same source. perhaps David Young his brother - John Young was a well known violin maker in Aberdeena and repaired the Editor's Fathers violin in order that he might learn again with the left hand having shot off some fingers at a marriage.' James Young (c. 1815-1851) was born in Montrose, and led the band of the Theatre Royal, Aberdeen, for many years. He wrote 'Dunottar Castle', also published in the Harp and Claymore. |
| Creator | James Young |
| Creator Manuscript | James Scott Skinner |
| Arranger | James Scott Skinner |
| Time Period | 1890-1900 |
| Location | University of Aberdeen |
| Collection Name | Harp & Claymore |
| Copyright | http://www.abdn.ac.uk/diss/historic/documents/copyright |
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