Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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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).