Hamish Henderson
Hamish Henderson | |
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Henderson's bust in South Gyle, Edinburgh | |
| Born | James Hamish Scott Henderson 11 November 1919 Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland |
| Died | 9 March 2002 (aged 82) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Alma mater | Dulwich College Downing College, Cambridge |
| Spouse | Kätzel |
| Children | 2 |
(James) Hamish Scott Henderson (11 November 1919 – 9 March 2002) was a Scottish poet, songwriter, communist, intellectual and soldier.
Henderson was a catalyst for the folk revival in Scotland. He was also an accomplished folk song collector and discovered such notable performers as Jeannie Robertson, Flora MacNeil and Calum Johnston.