Background
GREIG, Gavin was born in 1856. Son of late Gavin Greig.
GREIG, Gavin was born in 1856. Son of late Gavin Greig.
Studied at Old Aberdeen Grammar School. Aberdeen University; Free Church College. Master of Arts.
Has given much attention to poetry and music, making a special study of the native minstrelsy. Pioneer of the new Folk-Song movement in North Britain. Carrying on research work under the auspices of the New Spalding Club, and as a grantee under the Carnegie Trust Research Scheme for the Universities of Scotland. Justice of the Peace; Headmaster of New Deer Whitehill Public School since 1879.
Fellow of the Educational Institute of Scotland.