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Alan Ramsay

Edinburgh poet and wig-maker, friend of David.

minor

Also known as honest Alan Ramsay, Alan

First appearance: iii i go to pilrig

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  • Other

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  • Minor Characters and Contacts
  • Main Edinburgh Plot
  • Protagonist
  • Bass Rock Escape

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