Traquair Collection

A collection of nineteen music scores originally from Traquair House in Peeblesshire, ranging in date from 1694 to 1743. They include arrangements for the harpsichord by William Babell (1690 (ca.)-1723) and excerpts from Handel’s operas. The majority have a John Walsh (d. 1736) imprint and several are rare editions.

The scores were donated to the Library in 1948 by Francis Maxwell Stuart, then proprietor of Traquair House. 

How to find material in the Traquair Collection

• Browse through a list of items in this collection (Sp Coll Ca13-y.1-26); or, use the rare books search to locate a specific item.