James Stuart Geikie (c.1812 –

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, 1884) was a Scottish wig-maker and perfumer remembered as an amateur musician and composer, and as father of two eminent geologists,

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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.Edinburgh and Leith Post Office Directory 1850-51

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1810s births 1884 deaths Scottish male songwriters Musicians from Edinburgh {{UK-music-bio-stub