Alicia Ann Spottiswoode facts for kids
Alicia Ann, Lady John Scott (born Alicia Ann Spottiswoode) was a talented Scottish songwriter and composer. She lived from 1810 to 1900. She is most famous for writing the music for the well-known song "Annie Laurie". The words for this song were actually written much earlier by a poet named William Douglas in the 1600s.
Her Life Story
Alicia Ann was the oldest daughter of John Spottiswoode and Helen Wauchope. On March 16, 1836, she married Lord John Scott. He was a younger son of the 4th Duke of Buccleuch. After her marriage, she became known as Lady John Scott.
Lord John Scott passed away in 1860. Later, in 1866, Lady John Scott decided to use her maiden name, Spottiswoode, again. This was because of her father's will. Sometimes, she was then called Lady John Scott Spottiswoode.
Lady John Scott strongly supported traditional Scots language and Scottish culture. Her personal motto was 'Haud fast by the past', which means 'Hold on to the past'. The popular song "Annie Laurie" was first published in 1838. Lady John Scott was born and died at Spottiswoode, a place in the Scottish Borders. She passed away there on March 12, 1900.
Her Musical Works
Lady John Scott composed many songs. Here are some of her well-known works:
- Annie Laurie
- Katherine Logie
- Lammermoor
- Shame on Ye, Gallants!
- Etterick
- Your Voices Are Not Hush'd
- The Foul Fords
- Duris-Deer
- "Think on Me"
- Within the Garden of My Heart
- Loch Lomond
See Also
In Spanish: Alicia Ann Spottiswoode para niños
