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James Stuart Geikie

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James Geikie


James Stuart Geikie (c.1812 – Ormiston, 1884) was a Scottish wig-maker and perfumer remembered as an amateur musician and composer, and as father of two eminent geologists, James and Archibald Geikie. He composed the well-known song "My heather hills"

He ran a wig shop and perfumery from 35 North Bridge in Edinburgh's Old Town.

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James Stuart Geikie Wikipedia