Tom Morrison

Thomas Leith Morrison (1873 - 1940) was a poet, songwriter, singer, recording artist and performer who was popular in his native North East of Scotland. He was born in Inverurie and lived there for all of his life, involving himself in the running of the community there. In his early years, he was a clerk in law offices in Inverurie and Aberdeen. When the Commercial Bank of Scotland opened a branch in Inverurie, Tom was appointed agent.

Tom published two volumes of poetry -

• The Bugler Boy published by Aberdeen Daily Journal in about 1916 and now only available to look at in the archives of the Aberdeen Press & Journal.
• Murmurings Frae Ury published by Aberdeen Daily Journal, 1921

and wrote and recorded many humorous songs, notably

• Country Geordie
• The Porter
• The Postie
• Oor Fairm Toon

In 1940, at the age of 66, Tom Morrison was tragically killed in his home town of Inverurie when he was struck by a lorry.

Tom Morrison Material

This list of Tom Morrison's songs and books is compiled from the sources listed below. I would be very interested to hear of any other material relating to Tom Morrison (email me).