Old Photograph Of Boys At School In Westruther Scotland

Old photograph of boys and girls at school in Westruther, Scottish Borders, Scotland. Ann Spottiswoode from this village was Lady John Scott of " Annie Laurie " fame. 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. Blog post of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.



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