#FergussonFact - In 1773, the Weekly Magazine (where many of Robert Fergusson's poems were published), printed thirty-one of his poems. This averages as just fewer than three poems per month!
Poems published during 1773 include favourites 'The Ghaists' and 'Leith Races'!

#FergussonFact - Fergusson attended St Andrews University from 1764-1768 on a scholarship specifically for students with the surname 'Fergusson'! He continued to write about St Andrews throughout his short career, including elegies to the University's porter and Maths professor.

#FergussonFact We've been looking at Fergusson's October 1773 obituary in the Weekly Magazine. Here's our favourite quote:
'When seated, with some select companions, over a friendly bowl, his wit flash'd like lightning, struck the hearers irrestibly, and set the table in a roar'.

#FergussonFact The famous statue of Fergusson that stands outside Canongate Kirk was unveiled twenty years ago in 2004. Over 15,000 people voted for their favourite prospective statue, and David Annand's successful design took 67% of the vote!