What is recorded here
This marble commemorative plaque records: James Thomson 1827-1888. The author of "The Star O' Robbie Burns", "Border Queen", "Up Wi the Banner" lived in the tenement at 54 High Street which formerly occupied this site. Recorded plaque organisation: Hawick Burns Club.
James Thomson was a Scottish poet and songwriter whose works celebrated Scottish culture and history; he is remembered for popular songs like "The Star O' Robbie Burns" that contributed to the Romantic image of Scotland.
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