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- proper noun poetic
Scotland , especially theHighlands .
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"Albyn" -- name given poetically to northern Scotland, the Highland region.
Elson Grammar School Literature v4 William H. Elson
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The Malomir project (where reserves and resources amount to over 5 million ounces) is on track for commissioning in the second half of 2010; whilst production at Albyn, which is scheduled to begin during 2011, will also provide a marked a boost to output levels.
unknown title 2009
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Of these productions the imagery is peculiarly illustrative of the character and habits of the ancient Gael, while they are replete with incidents of the wars which the Albyn had waged with their enemies of
The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century Various
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O from the sides of Albyn, full thousands would be proud,
The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume II. The Songs of Scotland of the past half century Various
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Ho! my bonnie Mary, &c. If all the wealth of Albyn
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Arglyeshire by Lorne and Lochaber in the direction of the great Albyn chain of lakes, now the track of the Caledonian Canal.
The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 David Masson 1864
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About the middle of the month they became aware that Montrose was on the move northward, out of Arglyeshire by Lorne and Lochaber in the direction of the great Albyn chain of lakes, now the track of the Caledonian Canal.
The Life of John Milton Masson, David, 1822-1907 1859
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One would think old Albyn would rise up at the call, and that from the wild hunters of the northern hills to the shepherds of the Cheviots, half her honest yeomanry would be there, to render gratitude to the memory of the sweet bard who was one of them, and who gave their wants and their woes such eloquent utterance.
Views a-foot Bayard Taylor 1851
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Bards of Albyn and Erin, we cannot but envy the professors of the gentle art their good fortune in having lived in such times, and shared in such assemblies.
A Popular History of Ireland : from the Earliest Period to the Emancipation of the Catholics — Complete Thomas D'Arcy McGee 1846
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Bards of Albyn and Erin, we cannot but envy the professors of the gentle art their good fortune in having lived in such times, and shared in such assemblies.
A Popular History of Ireland : from the Earliest Period to the Emancipation of the Catholics — Volume 1 Thomas D'Arcy McGee 1846
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