The early eighteenth century was also a period of innovation in Gaelic vernacular poetry. Major figures included Rob Donn Mackay (1714–78) and Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir (Duncan Ban MacIntyre) (1724–1812). The most significant figure in the tradition was Alasdair mac Mhaighstir Alasdair (Alasdair MacDonald) (c. 1698–1770). His interest in traditional forms can be seen in his most significant poem "Clanranald's Gallery". He also mixed these traditions with influences from the Lowlands, including Thompson's "Seasons", which helped inspire a new form of nature poetry in Gaelic, which was not focused on their relations to human concerns.