Neil, Gabriel (fl. 1830s-1862: archaeologist)

Gabriel Neil ( fl.1830s-1862 ) was archaeologist and antiquarian in Glasgow, Scotland. He had an interest in comprehending and deciphering ancient muniments and manuscripts and as such researched and edited an edition of Boyd, Zachary, 1585-1653 's Four Poems from Zion's Flowers, published in 1855. He also published The Book of the Chronicles of the Isles (1816). He died in 1862 .

Source: GB 247 MS Gen 217 Letters and memoranda addressed to Rev Hew Scott concerning Gabriel Neil

From the guide to the Papers of Gabriel Neil, fl.1830s-1862, archaeologist, 1855, (Glasgow University Library, Special Collections Department)