Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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BELTANE FAIR. Also Beltain. 1. ln May at Peebles (Peb. 1827 R. Chambers Picture Scot. I. 178, 1890 J. D. Marwick Fairs 96, Peb. 1964 Stat. Acc.3 81); 2. At Rutherglen (Marwick 103). See Beltane.
