Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
Hide Quotations Hide Etymology
About this entry:
First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
DONAN FAIR. Also ¶Donald Fair (Abd. 1752 Abd. Journal (24 March)). In April at Auchterless in Aberdeenshire (Abd. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XII. 292).
[From St Donan, patron saint of the parish, fl. c.580.]