Poet and Church of Scotland clergyman. Pseudonym: “Woodburn,” “R. H. C.,” “Rab,” “Callant,”
“Robin,” “A Native,” and “Camlach.” Born in Durris, Kincardineshire to a working-class
father. Educated at the University of Aberdeen. Received his preacher’s license in
1880. Contributed to *Life and Work* and the “People’s Friend*. Author information
from *Chambers’s Journal* ledger entries for poems by “Woodburn,” published on 16
March 1895 and 6 April 1895, which list the poet as Rev R. H. Calder, of Glenlivet
Manse, Ballindalloch (NLS Dep 341/371). Biographical information: *Modern Scottish
Poets*, fifth series, Brechin, 1883, p. 173-175; Alan Reid, *The Bards of Angus and
the Mearns: The Anthology of the Counties*, J. and R. Parlane, 1897, p. 82-84; Colonel
William Johnston, *Roll of the Graduates of the University of Aberdeen 1860-1900*,
Aberdeen, 1906, p.69. (AC, CC)