Charles Spence (bard)

Charles Spence (1779-1869) was a Scottish poet, stonemason and footman.

Spence was born in the parish of Kinfauns, spent most of his life in Rait and died in Manchester.

Linn-ma-Gray, each mounting spring, From age to age doth tribute bring, And rushing onwards to the Tay, Augment the stream of Linn-ma-Gray.

Linn-ma-Gray round Baron hill, [Up the heights of Baron Hill,] I've aften gane wi' richt gude will, [I've led my Jean with right good will.]

Another favourite Spence poem was entitled: 'My love's window'.