The Book of Deer Project - 01771613666

The Book of Deer is a tenth century illuminated manuscript from North East Scotland. Visit us in Aden Park for a fantastic insight into the book.

As the only pre-Norman manuscript from this area known as “former Pictland” it provides us with a unique insight into the early church, culture and society of this period. Amid the Latin text and the Celtic illuminations there can be found the oldest pieces of Gaelic writing to have survived from early Medieval Scotland.

The Book of Deer Project is a vibrant community led initiative based in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland. The Project has now assumed strategic importance in making the Book of Deer more accessible to a wider public. The Project has also stimulated intellectual debate and research into the early examples of written Gaelic.

Please note if you would like to visit the Book of Deer Centre outwith opening times please do not hesitate to contact us.

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