- Robert Fergusson (1750–1774) died #OTD, 17 Oct, aged just 24. Notable for his poetry in both Scots & English, his works include “Auld Reikie”, “The Daft Days”, & “Hallow Fair”. His legacies are broad, from the literary & cultural to the medical. #C18 #litstudies 1/5 robert-fergusson.glasgow.ac.ukOct 17, 2025 16:58