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Display cabinet showing black and white archival photograph of Gaelic poet Mary MacPherson (known as Màiri Mhór nan Òran) and original records tracing moments in the poet's life.
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Poets' public records on display

The lives of two celebrated Scottish poets went on display at General Register House in Edinburgh.

9th March 2026

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Display cabinet showing black and white archival photograph of Gaelic poet Mary MacPherson (known as Màiri Mhór nan Òran) and original records tracing moments in the poet's life.

Poets in the archives

A free display offers a rare chance to see original birth, census and death records for two celebrated Scottish poets.

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