George Eyre-Todd

Born in Glasgow in 1862, George Eyre-Todd became a Scottish writer, literary historian, critic, and editor whose books were aimed at curious general readers as much as specialists. Sources found during this search consistently connect him with Scottish history and literature, and several also describe him as a journalist and lecturer.

He edited important anthologies such as Early Scottish Poetry, Scottish Poetry of the Sixteenth Century, Scottish Ballad Poetry, and Scottish Poetry of the Seventeenth Century. He also wrote widely on Scottish places and history, with books including The Story of Glasgow, The Book of Glasgow Cathedral, and The Highland Clans of Scotland. His work shows a clear interest in bringing Scotland’s literary and historical past to a broader audience.

Search results also indicate that he lectured on English literature and Scottish history at the Glasgow Athenaeum, edited The Scottish Field, and compiled Who's Who in Glasgow in 1909. He died in 1937, leaving behind a large body of writing that reflects both local pride and a lasting enthusiasm for Scotland’s culture.