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William Henry Ogilvie (21 August 1869 – 30 January 1963) was a Scottish-Australian narrative poet and horseman, jackaroo, and drover, and described as a quiet-spoken handsome Scot of medium height, with a fair moustache and red complexion.
William Henry Ogilvie was an Australian bush poet who captured the spirit of outback life in his work. His poems celebrate the rugged beauty of the landscape, the hardiness of its people, and the unique challenges and joys of a life lived close to nature.
Will H Ogilvie left behind an anthology of some truly memorable and inspiring poems that are as fresh and as relevant today as when they were written. His words have the power to help us visualise two vastly different rural ways of life. His poems entertain, enlighten, enthuse and move us still.
William Henry Ogilvie hailed from the Scottish Borders - but it was his evocation of the Australian outback that made his name as a poet.
Will H. Ogilvie, Border Poet. As Chairman of the Will H Ogilvie Memorial Trust it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website. Unassuming Will was arguably the finest poet the Borders has ever produced, Scott and Hogg included.
William Henry (Will) Ogilvie (1869-1963), poet and journalist, was born on 21 August 1869 near Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland, second of eight children of George Ogilvie and his wife Agnes Campbell, née Christie.
Learn about the life and works of Will H. Ogilvie, a popular Scottish poet who wrote about his homeland, sport, and Australia. Find his poems, bibliography, and biography on this web page.
