(c. 1713-89) Music-seller & Publisher in Edinburgh until 1760, thereafter in London. Pub: (As 14 numbers of 8 pages each, c. 1751-61) (1) "A Collection of Scots Reels or Country Dances, with a Bass for Violoncello ... Printed & Sold by [R.B.] at the Harp & Hautboy". Followed by: "A Second Collection ...(as above) Printed by [R.B.] in the Strand and sold at his music shop in Edinburgh ..." (pp.97-112) Sources: see below. (2) " A Curious Collection of Scots Tunes with variations for the violin, with a Bass for the Violoncello or Harpsichord, Edin.... Printed & Sold by [R.B.] at the Harp & Hautboy" . (c.1762) B15(1) from DPL (Wighton): H. 92496 (1st. & 2nd. Colls.) B15(2) from NLS: Inglis 295(3); DPL (Wighton) H. 31954; Sandeman (Athole) Bd19.