The Book of Deer is a tenth century Scottish manuscript. It is a Gospel Book, with additional historical notes and property deeds from the next couple of centuries inserted in Latin and Gaelic - in fact it has the earliest surviving written Gaelic in existence. It is associated with the old Abbey of Deer in Buchan in the north east. The illuminations within this little pocket book are wonderful pieces of early art from Scotland. 
 
The set contains five miniatures from the book, each held in an engraved wooden presentation box by magnets. The top of the box has been decorated with motifs from the book. 
This is a delightful gift for the lover of Scottish history and culture. 
 
Size of box: 20.5cm wide, 7.7cm deep and 3.7cm tall