Dunno if this is it or not -- these are notes by Eric Bogle on a song called “Across the Hills of Home”:

10. ACROSS THE HILLS OF HOME (Jimmy’s Song)

About two years ago, I was sent a short poem called ‘Across The Hills Of Home’. This poem had been written by a Scotsman, James MacArthur. Originally from East Kilbride in Scotland, James had lived in Melbourne for many years. The poem was sent to me by his son and daughter-in-law, Bill & Marie MacArthur, and I quote from the accompanying letter: “Jim was found to have cancer in 1980, and died a lingering death. He always said he didn’t want to go home to Scotland, but this poem says different. His ashes were scattered in Scotland. He was a great man, and I’m sure you would appreciate this poem of a fellow Scot. I hope you do.”

Well, I did. I added a wee chorus to Jim s original poem, and set it to music, and this song is the result. I’m not claiming, nor would Jim have I think, that it’s a match for Robbie Burns, but as an ordinary man’s longing to see his homeland one more time, it carries an honesty and dignity that instantly appealed tome. Sadly, since he sent me the poem, Jim’s son Bill has also died. So for Jim and Bill, and for Marie who loved them both, this song is respectfully dedicated.

Then there’s Ian Campbell’s record, again no lyrics:

Across the Hills - Rosselson, Leon

1.Campbell, Ian; Folk Group. Rights of Man, Elektra EKS-7309, LP (197?), cut #B.07