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= The Celtic Psalter =

The Celtic Psalter is a pocket size Psalter and possibly the oldest Scottish book still in Scotland. Dated from the 11th century, it is in very good condition and is preserved in the Center for Research Collections at the University of Edinburgh Library. The book appeared for the first time in the University’s catalogue in 1636.

The origin of the book is unknown, but experts believe it was produced by monks in Iona, who were also associcated with the making of the Book of Kells. Its scripts are still bold and clear as well as the vivid colours of green, red, purple, and gold of the illustrations. It contains a handwritten copy of the Psalms of King David in Latin and has ornate pictures of dragons and beasts.

The book is dated to the reign of St. Margaret, Queen of Scoltand and it is thought that it was commissioned by a figure of importance, “such as a saint or a member of the royal family".