Robertson was born at the manse of Borthwick, Midlothian, and educated at Borthwick Parish School, Dalkeith Grammar School, and studied Divinity at the University of Edinburgh (1733--41), and was licenced tp preach in 1741.
Robertson was born at the manse of Borthwick, Midlothian. Robertson was educated at Borthwick Parish School. Robertson studied Divinity at the University of Edinburgh (1733--41). Robertson was licenced tp preach in 1741. Borthwick Parish School was Dalkeith Grammar School.