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.
ST JAMES'S FAIR, ST JAMES'S MARKET. Held on or near St James's Day (25 July) (O.S.): 1. At Kelso (Rxb. 1788 Dmf. Weekly Jnl. (21 Oct.), 1845 Stat. Acc.2 III. 351, Rxb. 1975, still proclaimed but not held); 2. At Cupar (Fif. 1840 Edb. Ev. Courant (15 Aug.)); 3. At Paisley (Rnf. 1842 Edb. Ev. Courant (18 Aug.)); 4. At Garvock in the Mearns in July (Kcd. 1845 Stat. Acc.2 XI. 114), 1880 W. R. Fraser Hist. Laurencekirk 328); †5. At Forfar (Ags. 1902 A. Reid Royal Burgh Forfar 189).
