Teacher of Dancing, Dundee. Composer; publications (sheet music):(1) "The following tunes are most respectfuly dedicated to Maj. Gen. McDonald by [C.B]" (1802) [MH.e.9] (2) "Five new tunes composed by [C.B]" [AUL/NLS:MH.e.10] (3) "Five tunes composed by...[C.B.]" (1815) [Glen 348(7)] (4) "Six Fav. Scottish Dances..." (1819) [MH.e.8] (The "MH" shelfmarks are all NLS)