Old Photograph Westruther Scotland

Old photograph of Westruther, Scottish Borders, Scotland. This Scottish village has a ruined church which dates from 1649 and contains the tombs of the Spottiswoode family. A prominent member of the family was Alicia Ann Spottiswoode, who was Lady John Scott of " Annie Laurie " fame. There is a stained glass window in her honour in the new church dating from 1834. Annie Laurie is an old Scottish song based on a poem by William Douglas, born 1672, died 1748 of Dumfries and Galloway. The words were modified and the tune was added by Alicia Scott in 1834. The song is also known as Maxwelton Braes.



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