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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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LUAC(K) FAIR. Also Luag, -og, -och. At Tarland in Aberdeenshire in July (Abd. 1776. Dmf. Weekly Mag. (30 July), 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XII. 843). Also Luag Friday (Abd. 1872 J. G. Michie Deeside Tales 31).
[From the patron saint of the parish, St Moluag (Lugaidh), fl. c.600.]
