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John Geddie
1848–1937
Best known for writing about Edinburgh, this Scottish journalist turned local history into lively, readable books. His work ranges from literary studies to travel and place-writing, with a lasting affection for Scotland’s landscapes and stories.
2 Audiobooks
The Scott Country
by John Geddie
The Balladists
by John Geddie
About the author
Born in Garmouth, Moray, on December 8, 1848, he became a Scottish journalist and author whose books were especially associated with Edinburgh. Reference works consistently describe him as a prolific writer on the city, though some of his earliest books focused on places abroad.
His bibliography shows a wide range of interests, including Scottish ballads, regional history, and descriptive books on places such as Edinburgh, Fife, and the Borders. That mix of journalism, literary interest, and topographical writing helped make his books approachable for general readers as well as useful to those curious about Scotland’s past.
He died on January 20, 1937. Today he is chiefly remembered as a guide to Edinburgh and Scottish cultural history, writing in a way that brought streets, buildings, and traditions to life for readers.