Roy Murdoch Buchanan Williamson (25 June 1936 – 12 August 1990) was a Scottish songwriter and folk musician, most notably with The Corries.
| Roy Williamson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Roy Murdoch Buchanan Williamson |
| Born | 25 June 1936 (1936-06-25) Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |
| Died | 12 August 1990(1990-08-12) (aged 54) Forres, Morayshire, UK |
| Genres | Scottish folk |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, mandolin, bodhrán, combolin |
| Years active | 1960s–1989 |
| Labels | Scotdisc |
| Website | http://www.corries.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Combolin | |
Read more about Roy Williamson: Early Life, The Corries, Combolin, Flower of Scotland, Health Problems and Death
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