The song is also known as ' Maxwelton Braes'.
The words were modified and the tune was added by Alicia Scott in 1834/5. ' Annie Laurie' is an old Scottish song based on a poem said to have been written by William Douglas (1682?–1748) of Dumfriesshire, about his romance with Annie Laurie (1682–1764). Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.
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