1686 - 1758

Born LeadhilIs (Lanarkahire), 15 October 1684.

Was apprenticed to an Edinburgh wig maker and in 1710 opened his own shop.

In 1712, he co-founded the Easy Club.

In 1720 he became a bookseller.

Founded what is thought to have been the first circulating library in Britain.

His first collection was published in 1721.

Ramsay also had an interest in early Scots poetry.

Buried in Greyfriars Churchyard.



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