Fernaig manuscript
collection of Scottish poetry
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The Fernaig manuscript is a significant collection of Scottish Gaelic poetry compiled between 1688 and 1693. It contains approximately 4,200 lines of verse, primarily focusing on political and religious themes. This manuscript is one of three notable 17th-century documents that preserve Scottish Gaelic literature, alongside the Black Book of Clanranald and the Red Book of Clanranald. The 17th century is considered a high point for Scottish Gaelic literature, with many talented poets contributing to the rich tradition.1
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