Cuthbert Graham
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Cuthbert Graham (25 August 1911 – 22 September 1987) was a journalist, historian, author and poet known for his works about the topography of Scotland and his column in The Press and Journal as the "North-east Muse". Graham wrote two volumes in Robert Hale's Portrait of series. His Aberdeen and Deeside was described by The Times as without gush over his native city of Aberdeen and having a workmanlike and unfussy text. After his death, a memorial service was held at St. Machar's Cathedral, Aberdeen.
Selected publications
Portrait of Aberdeen and Deeside, with Aberdeenshire, Banff and Kincardine. Robert Hale, London, 1972. (Portrait of series) ISBN 0709132794
Historical Walkabout of Aberdeen. Aberdeen Corporation Publicity Department, 1975. ISBN 9780904861006
Drum Castle: Aberdeenshire.
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