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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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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.

MIDSUMMER FAIR. 1. At Ayr beginning on St John the Baptist's Day (24 June) (Ayr. 1733 Ayr Presb. Reg. MS. (14 Nov.)); 2. At Perth at the same time (Per. 1836 G. Penny Traditions 134); 3. At Hawick on 17 July (Rxb. 1911 Vernon & McNairn Pictures from Past 69).

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