"Argyllshire" a poem by His Grace the Duke of Argyll, 1902.
"ARGYLLSHIRE" A poem written in a short preface of "The Place-Names of Argyll" by His Grace The Duke of Argyll. John George Edward Henry Douglas Sutherland Campbell, 9th Duke of Argyll (Aug 6th, 1845-May 2nd, 1914.) Written for the "London Argyllshire Association," April 1902. Born in London. Later became the Governor of Canada. Described as a nonentity in London while a member of the Parliament. However, he was liked by the Canadians, and he liked Canada, its outdoors, and its peoples. Who knows Argyllshire's story Can tell all Britain's fate, Since there the Romans' glory Broke, at her Highland gate, To leave to sons of Erin, To bring the Scottish name, Where blessed by holy Kiaran, A town has kingly fame. For there the stone of wonder. To Eastern Magic known. Was brought, the Oak thwarts under. Great Britain's Crowning Stone ! Kinloch, Dunadd, Dunstaffnage, Three forts of old r...
