Laing, Alexander, 1787-1857

Laing was nicknamed "the Brechin poet."

From the description of Letters, verses etc relating to Robert Archibald Smith's "Scotish minstrel" : manuscript, 1818. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612875180

Laing was a banker, known as Alexander Laing of Newburgh-on-Tay.

From the description of Ballads, songs, and fragments : manuscript, 1873. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612875141

Laing was also nicknamed "the Brechin poet."

From the description of Ancient ballads & songs etc. etc. from the recitation of old people : manuscript, 1829-1843. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612875161