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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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ST TRODLIN'S FAIR. At Rescobie. but later transferred to Forfar (Ags. 1845 Stat. Acc.² XI. 610). The saint is known as St Tildrin in Papa Westray (Ork. 1929 Marw.).

[Corruption of St Triduana, said to be a companion of St Regulus. See also Trewel(l) fair.]