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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X, list of Scottish fairs & markets).
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PETER FAIR. 1. At Rathven in July (Bnff. 1795 Stat. Acc.1 XIII. 426, Bnff. 1975). A second fair in September was called Little Peter Fair (Id.); 2. At Huntly in July (Abd. 1884 Huntly Express (18 March 1960); 3. At Ballindalloch in July (Bnff. 1839 Edb. Ev. Courant (10 Aug.)).
[See Petermass Fair below.]
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