SettingsFellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Abercrombie Lawson
Abercrombie Anstruther Lawson FRSE FLS (13 September 1870 – 26 March 1927) was a botanist, foundation professor of botany at the University of Sydney.
Abercrombie Anstruther Lawson FRSE FLS (13 September 1870 – 26 March 1927) was a botanist, foundation professor of botany at the University of Sydney.
Abraham Goldberg
Professor Sir Abraham Goldberg was Regius Professor of the Practice of Medicine at the University of Glasgow.
Professor Sir Abraham Goldberg was Regius Professor of the Practice of Medicine at the University of Glasgow.
Adam Anderson (physicist)
Adam Anderson (1783–1846) was a Scottish writer on physics and encyclopedist.
Adam Anderson (1783–1846) was a Scottish writer on physics and encyclopedist.
Adam Anderson, Lord Anderson
Adam Anderson, Lord Anderson ( – 28 September 1853) was a Scottish judge.
Adam Anderson, Lord Anderson ( – 28 September 1853) was a Scottish judge.
Adam Ferguson
Adam Ferguson FRSE, also known as Ferguson of Raith (20 June 1723 (O.S.) (1 July, N.S.) - 22 February 1816) was a Scottish philosopher and historian of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Adam Ferguson FRSE, also known as Ferguson of Raith (20 June 1723 (O.S.) (1 July, N.S.) - 22 February 1816) was a Scottish philosopher and historian of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Adam Gifford, Lord Gifford
Adam Gifford, Lord Gifford FRSE (29 February 1820, Edinburgh – 20 January 1887) was a Scottish advocate and judge.
Adam Gifford, Lord Gifford FRSE (29 February 1820, Edinburgh – 20 January 1887) was a Scottish advocate and judge.
Adam Smith
Adam Smith (baptised 16 June 1723 – 17 July 1790 ) was a Scottish social philosopher and a pioneer of political economy.
Adam Smith (baptised 16 June 1723 – 17 July 1790 ) was a Scottish social philosopher and a pioneer of political economy.
Adam Watson (scientist)
Adam Watson FIBiol, FArcticINorthAmerica, FRSE, FCEH, FRMetSoc, (born April 14, 1930), is a Scottish biologist, ecologist and mountaineer.
Adam Watson FIBiol, FArcticINorthAmerica, FRSE, FCEH, FRMetSoc, (born April 14, 1930), is a Scottish biologist, ecologist and mountaineer.
Alan Bundy
Alan Richard Bundy, CBE, FRS FRSE, FBCS, FAAAI, FECCAI, FAISB, is a professor at the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh, known for his contributions to automated reasoning, esp...
Alan Richard Bundy, CBE, FRS FRSE, FBCS, FAAAI, FECCAI, FAISB, is a professor at the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh, known for his contributions to automated reasoning, esp...
Alan Fairlamb
Alan Hutchison Fairlamb, CBE, FRSE, FLS, FMedSci (born 30 April 1947, Newcastle upon Tyne, England) is a Wellcome Trust Principal Research Fellow, Professor of Biochemistry and Head of the Divis...
Alan Hutchison Fairlamb, CBE, FRSE, FLS, FMedSci (born 30 April 1947, Newcastle upon Tyne, England) is a Wellcome Trust Principal Research Fellow, Professor of Biochemistry and Head of the Divis...
Alan Kennedy (psychologist)
Robert Alan Kennedy is emeritus professor of Psychology at the University of Dundee, and research associate at the Laboratoire de Psychologie et Neurosciences Cognitives of Paris Descartes Unive...
Robert Alan Kennedy is emeritus professor of Psychology at the University of Dundee, and research associate at the Laboratoire de Psychologie et Neurosciences Cognitives of Paris Descartes Unive...
Alan Langlands
Sir Robert Alan Langlands FRSE FRCP (Hon.) FRCGP (Hon.) FRCS (Edin.) (Hon.) FRCPSG (Hon.) FFPH FIA is notable for his service as chief executive of the National Health Service executive in Engla...
Sir Robert Alan Langlands FRSE FRCP (Hon.) FRCGP (Hon.) FRCS (Edin.) (Hon.) FRCPSG (Hon.) FFPH FIA is notable for his service as chief executive of the National Health Service executive in Engla...
Alan Rodger, Baron Rodger of Earlsferry
Alan Ferguson Rodger, Baron Rodger of Earlsferry, FRSE, FBA, PC was a Scottish lawyer and Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.
Alan Ferguson Rodger, Baron Rodger of Earlsferry, FRSE, FBA, PC was a Scottish lawyer and Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom.
Alan Stevenson
Alan Stevenson FRSE MInstCE (1807, Edinburgh – 1865, Portobello, Edinburgh) was a Scottish lighthouse engineer who was Engineer to the Board of Northern Lighthouses.
Alan Stevenson FRSE MInstCE (1807, Edinburgh – 1865, Portobello, Edinburgh) was a Scottish lighthouse engineer who was Engineer to the Board of Northern Lighthouses.
Alan T. Peacock
Sir Alan Turner Peacock is a British economist born in 1922.
Sir Alan Turner Peacock is a British economist born in 1922.
Alastair Hannay
Alastair Hannay (born 1932) is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oslo.
Alastair Hannay (born 1932) is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oslo.
Alexander Abercromby, Lord Abercromby
Alexander Abercromby, Lord Abercromby was a Scottish advocate, judge and essayist.
Alexander Abercromby, Lord Abercromby was a Scottish advocate, judge and essayist.
Alexander Adie
Alexander James Adie FRSE (1775, Edinburgh – 1859) was a Scottish maker of medical instruments, optician and meteorologist.
Alexander James Adie FRSE (1775, Edinburgh – 1859) was a Scottish maker of medical instruments, optician and meteorologist.
Alexander Aitken
Alexander Craig Aitken was one of New Zealand's greatest mathematicians.
Alexander Craig Aitken was one of New Zealand's greatest mathematicians.
Alexander Anderson (botanist)
Alexander Anderson (born Aberdeen - died 1811, St Vincent) was a Scottish surgeon and botanist.
Alexander Anderson (born Aberdeen - died 1811, St Vincent) was a Scottish surgeon and botanist.
Alexander Broadie
Alexander Broadie (b. 18 October 1942, Edinburgh) is a Scottish historian of philosophy, specialising in the fields of medieval philosophy and the philosophy of the Enlightenment.
Alexander Broadie (b. 18 October 1942, Edinburgh) is a Scottish historian of philosophy, specialising in the fields of medieval philosophy and the philosophy of the Enlightenment.
Alexander Bryson (horologist)
Alexander Bryson FRSE FGS FRSSA FSAScot FRPSE (1816–1866) was a Scottish biologist, geologist and horologist who served as president of the Royal Scottish Society of Arts (1860-61) and as presi...
Alexander Bryson FRSE FGS FRSSA FSAScot FRPSE (1816–1866) was a Scottish biologist, geologist and horologist who served as president of the Royal Scottish Society of Arts (1860-61) and as presi...
Alexander Buchan (meteorologist)
Alexander Buchan FRS FRSE(11 April, 1829, Kinnesswood, Portmoak – 13 May, 1907, Edinburgh) was a Scottish meteorologist, oceanographer and botanist, credited with establishing the weather map as...
Alexander Buchan FRS FRSE(11 April, 1829, Kinnesswood, Portmoak – 13 May, 1907, Edinburgh) was a Scottish meteorologist, oceanographer and botanist, credited with establishing the weather map as...
Alexander Cairncross (economist)
Sir Alexander Kirkland "Alec" Cairncross KCMG FBA FRSE (11 February 1911 – 21 October 1998) was a British economist.
Sir Alexander Kirkland "Alec" Cairncross KCMG FBA FRSE (11 February 1911 – 21 October 1998) was a British economist.
Alexander Carlyle
Alexander Carlyle (26 January 1722 – 28 August 1805) was a Scottish church leader, and autobiographer.
Alexander Carlyle (26 January 1722 – 28 August 1805) was a Scottish church leader, and autobiographer.
Alexander Crum Brown
Alexander Crum Brown FRSE FRS (26 March 1838 – 28 October 1922) was a Scottish organic chemist.
Alexander Crum Brown FRSE FRS (26 March 1838 – 28 October 1922) was a Scottish organic chemist.
Alexander Gibson (conductor)
Sir Alexander Drummond Gibson was a Scottish conductor and opera intendant.
Sir Alexander Drummond Gibson was a Scottish conductor and opera intendant.
Alexander Gray (poet)
Professor Sir Alexander Gray CBE, FRSE (6 January 1882 – 17 February 1968) was a Scottish civil servant, economist, academic, translator writer and poet.
Professor Sir Alexander Gray CBE, FRSE (6 January 1882 – 17 February 1968) was a Scottish civil servant, economist, academic, translator writer and poet.
Alexander Hunter
Alexander Hunter was a Scottish physician, known also as a writer and editor.
Alexander Hunter was a Scottish physician, known also as a writer and editor.
Alexander Kennedy
Sir Alexander Blackie William Kennedy, LLD, FRS, FRGS (17 March 1847 – 1 November 1 1928), better known as Alexander Kennedy, was a leading British civil and electrical engineer and ...
Sir Alexander Blackie William Kennedy, LLD, FRS, FRGS (17 March 1847 – 1 November 1 1928), better known as Alexander Kennedy, was a leading British civil and electrical engineer and ...
Alexander Kinnear, 1st Baron Kinnear
Alexander Smith Kinnear, 1st Baron Kinnear of Spurness PC FRSE (3 November, 1833, Edinburgh – 20 December, 1917) was a Scottish advocate and judge.
Alexander Smith Kinnear, 1st Baron Kinnear of Spurness PC FRSE (3 November, 1833, Edinburgh – 20 December, 1917) was a Scottish advocate and judge.
Alexander Macfarlane
Alexander Macfarlane FRSE (April 21, 1851 – August 28, 1913) was a Scottish logician, physicist, and mathematician.
Alexander Macfarlane FRSE (April 21, 1851 – August 28, 1913) was a Scottish logician, physicist, and mathematician.
Alexander Mackay (mathematician)
Alexander Mackay was a Scottish mathematician.
Alexander Mackay was a Scottish mathematician.
Alexander Mackay, mathematician
Alexander Mackay was a Scottish mathematician.
Alexander Mackay was a Scottish mathematician.
Alexander McCall Smith
Alexander "Sandy" McCall Smith, CBE, FRSE, is a Rhodesian-born Scottish writer and Emeritus Professor of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh.
Alexander "Sandy" McCall Smith, CBE, FRSE, is a Rhodesian-born Scottish writer and Emeritus Professor of Medical Law at the University of Edinburgh.
Alexander Monro (tertius)
Alexander Monro III of Craiglockhart, FRSE FRCPE FSA MWS, was a Scottish surgeon, anatomist and medical educator at Edinburgh Medical College.
Alexander Monro III of Craiglockhart, FRSE FRCPE FSA MWS, was a Scottish surgeon, anatomist and medical educator at Edinburgh Medical College.
Alexander Nove
Alexander Nove (born Aleksandr Novakovsky; also published under Alec Nove), FRSE, FBA (24 November 1915 – 15 May 1994) was a Professor of Economics at the University of Glasgow and a noted...
Alexander Nove (born Aleksandr Novakovsky; also published under Alec Nove), FRSE, FBA (24 November 1915 – 15 May 1994) was a Professor of Economics at the University of Glasgow and a noted...
Alexander Oppenheim
Sir Alexander Oppenheim, OBE FRSE Knight Bachelor PMN (4 February 1903– 13 December 1997) was a British mathematician and philanthropist.
Sir Alexander Oppenheim, OBE FRSE Knight Bachelor PMN (4 February 1903– 13 December 1997) was a British mathematician and philanthropist.
Alexander R. Todd, Baron Todd
Alexander Robertus Todd, Baron Todd, OM, PRS FRSE was a Scottish biochemist whose research on the structure and synthesis of nucleotides, nucleosides, and nucleotide coenzymes gained him the 195...
Alexander Robertus Todd, Baron Todd, OM, PRS FRSE was a Scottish biochemist whose research on the structure and synthesis of nucleotides, nucleosides, and nucleotide coenzymes gained him the 195...
Alexander Wilson (astronomer)
Alexander Wilson (1714 – 16 October, 1786) was a Scottish surgeon, type-founder, astronomer, mathematician and meteorologist.
Alexander Wilson (1714 – 16 October, 1786) was a Scottish surgeon, type-founder, astronomer, mathematician and meteorologist.
Alexander Wood (physician)
Alexander Wood (10 December 181726 February 1884), was a Scottish physician.
Alexander Wood (10 December 181726 February 1884), was a Scottish physician.
Alexandre Brongniart
Alexandre Brongniart (5 February 1770 – 7 October 1847) was a French chemist, mineralogist, and zoologist, who collaborated with Georges Cuvier on a study of the geology of the region around Paris.
Alexandre Brongniart (5 February 1770 – 7 October 1847) was a French chemist, mineralogist, and zoologist, who collaborated with Georges Cuvier on a study of the geology of the region around Paris.
Alistair MacFarlane
Professor Sir Alistair MacFarlane CBE FRS FRSE is a British electrical engineer; leading academic; past Principal and Vice Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, and past Rector, Unive...
Professor Sir Alistair MacFarlane CBE FRS FRSE is a British electrical engineer; leading academic; past Principal and Vice Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, and past Rector, Unive...
Allen Thomson
Allen Thomson was a Scottish physician, known as an anatomist and embryologist.
Allen Thomson was a Scottish physician, known as an anatomist and embryologist.
Alun Davies (biologist)
Alun Millward Davies FRS FRSE FLSW FMedSci (born 2 August 1955) is a Welsh biologist, Distinguished Research Professor, School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, since 2004.
Alun Millward Davies FRS FRSE FLSW FMedSci (born 2 August 1955) is a Welsh biologist, Distinguished Research Professor, School of Biosciences, Cardiff University, since 2004.
Andrea Nolan
Andrea Nolan is Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology and Senior Vice-Principal of the University of Glasgow.
Andrea Nolan is Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology and Senior Vice-Principal of the University of Glasgow.
Andrew Bell (educationalist)
Andrew Bell was a Scottish Episcopalian priest and educationalist who pioneered the Madras System of Education in schools and was the founder of Madras College, a secondary school in St. Andrews.
Andrew Bell was a Scottish Episcopalian priest and educationalist who pioneered the Madras System of Education in schools and was the founder of Madras College, a secondary school in St. Andrews.
Andrew Bryan (engineer)
Sir Andrew Bryan FRSE (1893-1988) was a Scottish mining engineer.
Sir Andrew Bryan FRSE (1893-1988) was a Scottish mining engineer.
Andrew Crosbie
Andrew Crosbie of Holm FRSE FSA(Scot) (1736-1785) was a Scottish lawyer, and a notable figure of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Andrew Crosbie of Holm FRSE FSA(Scot) (1736-1785) was a Scottish lawyer, and a notable figure of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Andrew Duncan (physician)
Andrew Duncan FRSE FRCPE FSA was a Scottish physician.
Andrew Duncan FRSE FRCPE FSA was a Scottish physician.
Andrew Duncan, the elder
Andrew Duncan, the elder FRSE FRCPE FSA was a Scottish physician and professor at Edinburgh University.
Andrew Duncan, the elder FRSE FRCPE FSA was a Scottish physician and professor at Edinburgh University.
Andrew Frazer (British Army officer)
Andrew Frazer FRSE, was a Scottish soldier and engineer.
Andrew Frazer FRSE, was a Scottish soldier and engineer.
Andrew Frazer (lieutenant-colonel)
Andrew Frazer, was a lieutenant-colonel of engineers.
Andrew Frazer, was a lieutenant-colonel of engineers.
Andrew Gray (physicist)
Andrew Gray (2 July 1847–10 October 1925) was a Scottish physicist and mathematician.
Andrew Gray (2 July 1847–10 October 1925) was a Scottish physicist and mathematician.
Andrew Leith Adams
Andrew Leith Adams was a Scottish physician, naturalist and geologist.
Andrew Leith Adams was a Scottish physician, naturalist and geologist.
Andrew Leith Hay
Sir Andrew Leith Hay, KH (17 February 1785 – 13 October 1862) was a Scottish soldier, politician and writer on architecture.
Sir Andrew Leith Hay, KH (17 February 1785 – 13 October 1862) was a Scottish soldier, politician and writer on architecture.
Andrew Mackay (mathematician)
Andrew Mackay FRSE (1760–1809) was a Scottish mathematician, known as a teacher of navigation.
Andrew Mackay FRSE (1760–1809) was a Scottish mathematician, known as a teacher of navigation.
Andrew Murray (botanist)
Andrew Dickson Murray FRSE FLS (19 February 1812, Edinburgh – 10 January 1878, Kensington) was a Scottish lawyer, botanist, zoologist and entomologist.
Andrew Dickson Murray FRSE FLS (19 February 1812, Edinburgh – 10 January 1878, Kensington) was a Scottish lawyer, botanist, zoologist and entomologist.
Andrew Rutherfurd, Lord Rutherfurd
Andrew Rutherfurd, Lord Rutherfurd of Crosshill FRSE was a Scottish advocate, judge and politician.
Andrew Rutherfurd, Lord Rutherfurd of Crosshill FRSE was a Scottish advocate, judge and politician.
André-Marie Ampère
André-Marie Ampère was a French physicist and mathematician who is generally regarded as one of the main discoverers of electromagnetism.
André-Marie Ampère was a French physicist and mathematician who is generally regarded as one of the main discoverers of electromagnetism.
Angus Fulton
Angus Anderson Fulton CBE, BSc, FRSE, FICE, FIME, FIEE (10 January 1900–21 June 1983) was a British civil engineer.
Angus Anderson Fulton CBE, BSc, FRSE, FICE, FIME, FIEE (10 January 1900–21 June 1983) was a British civil engineer.
Anne Glover (biologist)
Anne Glover CBE FRSE FAAM is a Scottish biologist.
Anne Glover CBE FRSE FAAM is a Scottish biologist.
Anthony Cohen
Anthony Cohen, CBE, FRSE is a British social anthropologist.
Anthony Cohen, CBE, FRSE is a British social anthropologist.
Anthony Trewavas
Anthony J. Trewavas is a professor at the University of Edinburgh, best known for his research in the fields of plant physiology and molecular biology.
Anthony J. Trewavas is a professor at the University of Edinburgh, best known for his research in the fields of plant physiology and molecular biology.
Anton Muscatelli
Professor Vito Antonio "Anton" Muscatelli FRSA FRSE AcSS (born 1962 in Italy) is the Principal of the University of Glasgow and one of the United Kingdom's leading economists.
Professor Vito Antonio "Anton" Muscatelli FRSA FRSE AcSS (born 1962 in Italy) is the Principal of the University of Glasgow and one of the United Kingdom's leading economists.
Archibald Barr
Archilbald Barr FRS FRSE (18 November 1855, Glenfield House, Paisley, Renfrewshire - 5 August 1931) was a Scottish scientific engineer, inventor and businessman.
Archilbald Barr FRS FRSE (18 November 1855, Glenfield House, Paisley, Renfrewshire - 5 August 1931) was a Scottish scientific engineer, inventor and businessman.
Archibald Campbell, 2nd Baronet
Sir Archibald Campbell of Succoth, Lord Succoth, 2nd Baronet was a Scottish advocate and judge.
Sir Archibald Campbell of Succoth, Lord Succoth, 2nd Baronet was a Scottish advocate and judge.
Archibald Constable
Archibald Constable was a Scottish publisher, bookseller and stationer.
Archibald Constable was a Scottish publisher, bookseller and stationer.
Archibald Lamont
Archibald Lamont was a Scottish geologist, palaeontologist and Scottish Nationalist writer and politician.
Archibald Lamont was a Scottish geologist, palaeontologist and Scottish Nationalist writer and politician.
Archibald Robertson (physician)
Archibald Robertson FRS FRSE (3 December 1789 – 19 October 1864) was a Scottish physician and medical writer who had a short but notable military career, followed by a long private practice.
Archibald Robertson FRS FRSE (3 December 1789 – 19 October 1864) was a Scottish physician and medical writer who had a short but notable military career, followed by a long private practice.
Archibald Smith
Archibald Smith FRS FRSE (10 August 1813, Greenhead, Glasgow – 26 December 1872, London) was a Scottish mathematician and lawyer.
Archibald Smith FRS FRSE (10 August 1813, Greenhead, Glasgow – 26 December 1872, London) was a Scottish mathematician and lawyer.
Archie Bethel
Archie Bethel (birth name is Archibald Anderson Bethel) is the Chief Executive of Babcock Marine, president of the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI), and vice-president and treasurer of...
Archie Bethel (birth name is Archibald Anderson Bethel) is the Chief Executive of Babcock Marine, president of the Society of Maritime Industries (SMI), and vice-president and treasurer of...
Archie Duncan
Archibald Alexander McBeth Duncan, FBA, FRHistS, FRSE (born 17 October 1926) is a Scottish historian.
Archibald Alexander McBeth Duncan, FBA, FRHistS, FRSE (born 17 October 1926) is a Scottish historian.
Archie Roy
Archie Edminston Roy (born 24 June 1924) is Professor Emeritus of Astronomy in the University of Glasgow.
Archie Edminston Roy (born 24 June 1924) is Professor Emeritus of Astronomy in the University of Glasgow.
Arthur Douglas Merriman
Dr Arthur Douglas Merriman GC, DFC, OBE, MA, MEd, DSc, CIMechE, FRSE (25 November 1892–1972) was a government scientist with the Ministry of Supply, an officer of the Royal Engineers and a recip...
Dr Arthur Douglas Merriman GC, DFC, OBE, MA, MEd, DSc, CIMechE, FRSE (25 November 1892–1972) was a government scientist with the Ministry of Supply, an officer of the Royal Engineers and a recip...
Arthur Elijah Trueman
Sir Arthur Elijah Trueman, FRS, (26 April 1894 – 5 January 1956) was a British geologist.
Sir Arthur Elijah Trueman, FRS, (26 April 1894 – 5 January 1956) was a British geologist.
Arthur Erdélyi
Arthur Erdélyi FRS, FRSE was a Hungarian-born British mathematician.
Arthur Erdélyi FRS, FRSE was a Hungarian-born British mathematician.
Arthur Merriman
Arthur Douglas Merriman, GC, OBE, DFC, FRSE was a government scientist with the Ministry of Supply, an officer of the Royal Engineers and a recipient of the George Cross.
Arthur Douglas Merriman, GC, OBE, DFC, FRSE was a government scientist with the Ministry of Supply, an officer of the Royal Engineers and a recipient of the George Cross.
Arthur Schuster
Sir Franz Arthur Friedrich Schuster FRS (12 September 1851 – 17 October 1934) was a German-born British physicist known for his work in spectroscopy, electrochemistry, optics, X-radiograph...
Sir Franz Arthur Friedrich Schuster FRS (12 September 1851 – 17 October 1934) was a German-born British physicist known for his work in spectroscopy, electrochemistry, optics, X-radiograph...
Aubrey Manning
Professor Aubrey William George Manning OBE FRSE FIBiol (born 24 April 1930 in London, UK) is a distinguished English zoologist and broadcaster.
Professor Aubrey William George Manning OBE FRSE FIBiol (born 24 April 1930 in London, UK) is a distinguished English zoologist and broadcaster.
Austin Tate
Professor Austin Tate is Director of AIAI (Artificial Intelligence Applications Institute) in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh.
Professor Austin Tate is Director of AIAI (Artificial Intelligence Applications Institute) in the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh.
Benjamin Baker (engineer)
Sir Benjamin Baker KCB KCMG FRS FRSE (31 March 1840 – 19 May 1907) was an eminent English civil engineer who worked in mid to late Victorian era.
Sir Benjamin Baker KCB KCMG FRS FRSE (31 March 1840 – 19 May 1907) was an eminent English civil engineer who worked in mid to late Victorian era.
Benjamin Bell
Benjamin Bell of Hunthill FRSE FRCSEd is considered to be the first Scottish scientific surgeon.
Benjamin Bell of Hunthill FRSE FRCSEd is considered to be the first Scottish scientific surgeon.
Benjamin Blyth II
Benjamin Hall Blyth II FRSE (25 May 1849 – 13 May 1917) was a Scottish civil engineer.
Benjamin Hall Blyth II FRSE (25 May 1849 – 13 May 1917) was a Scottish civil engineer.
Bernard Elgey Leake
Bernard Elgey Leake is Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Glasgow, was Leverhulme Emeritus Fellow at Cardiff University 2000-2002 and has been an Honorary Research Fellow at Car...
Bernard Elgey Leake is Emeritus Professor of Geology at the University of Glasgow, was Leverhulme Emeritus Fellow at Cardiff University 2000-2002 and has been an Honorary Research Fellow at Car...
Bhagvat Singh
Maharaja Bhagvatsingh Sahib was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Gondal from 1869 till his death in 1944, in whose reign the state was raised to 11-gun salute state.
Maharaja Bhagvatsingh Sahib was the ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Gondal from 1869 till his death in 1944, in whose reign the state was raised to 11-gun salute state.
Bob Hale (philosopher)
Robert Hale FBA, FRSE (born 1945) is a British philosopher, who is well-known for his contributions to the development of the neo-Fregean philosophy of mathematics in collaboration with Crispin ...
Robert Hale FBA, FRSE (born 1945) is a British philosopher, who is well-known for his contributions to the development of the neo-Fregean philosophy of mathematics in collaboration with Crispin ...
Brian Burtt
Brian Laurence Burtt, was an English botanist and taxonomist who is noted for his contributions to the family Gesneriaceae.
Brian Laurence Burtt, was an English botanist and taxonomist who is noted for his contributions to the family Gesneriaceae.
Brian D. Ripley
Brian David Ripley FRSE is a British statistician.
Brian David Ripley FRSE is a British statistician.
Brian Gill, Lord Gill
Brian Gill, Lord Gill is Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland, the country's second most senior judge, and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Brian Gill, Lord Gill is Lord Justice Clerk of Scotland, the country's second most senior judge, and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Brian Lang
Brian Andrew Lang FRSE (b.
Brian Andrew Lang FRSE (b.
Brian Laurence Burtt
Brian Laurence Burtt ("Bill") (27 August 1913 Claygate, Surrey - 30 May 2008 Edinburgh), was an English botanist and taxonomist who is noted for his contributions to the family Gesneriaceae.
Brian Laurence Burtt ("Bill") (27 August 1913 Claygate, Surrey - 30 May 2008 Edinburgh), was an English botanist and taxonomist who is noted for his contributions to the family Gesneriaceae.
C. H. Gimingham
Charles Henry Gimingham OBE FRSE FIBiol, born 28 April 1923, is a British applied botanist, past President of the British Ecological Society, and a world authority on heathlands and heathers.
Charles Henry Gimingham OBE FRSE FIBiol, born 28 April 1923, is a British applied botanist, past President of the British Ecological Society, and a world authority on heathlands and heathers.
Caleb Whitefoord
Caleb Whitefoord FRS FRSE RSA was a Scottish merchant, diplomat, and political satirist.
Caleb Whitefoord FRS FRSE RSA was a Scottish merchant, diplomat, and political satirist.
Cargill Gilston Knott
Cargill Gilston Knott (June 30, 1856 – October 26, 1922) was a Scottish physicist and mathematician who was a pioneer in seismological research.
Cargill Gilston Knott (June 30, 1856 – October 26, 1922) was a Scottish physicist and mathematician who was a pioneer in seismological research.
Charles Babbage
Charles Babbage, FRS was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer who originated the concept of a programmable computer.
Charles Babbage, FRS was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor and mechanical engineer who originated the concept of a programmable computer.
Charles Baillie, Lord Jerviswoode
Charles Baillie, Lord Jerviswood (3 November 1804 – 23 July 1879) was a Scottish advocate, judge and politician Baillie was the second son of George Baillie of Mellerstain House and Jerviswood ...
Charles Baillie, Lord Jerviswood (3 November 1804 – 23 July 1879) was a Scottish advocate, judge and politician Baillie was the second son of George Baillie of Mellerstain House and Jerviswood ...
Charles Bell
Sir Charles Bell was a Scottish surgeon, anatomist, neurologist and philosophical theologian.
Sir Charles Bell was a Scottish surgeon, anatomist, neurologist and philosophical theologian.
Charles Dickson, Lord Dickson
Charles Scott Dickson FRSE (13 September 1850, Glasgow - 5 August 1922) was a Scottish Unionist politician and judge.
Charles Scott Dickson FRSE (13 September 1850, Glasgow - 5 August 1922) was a Scottish Unionist politician and judge.
Charles Edward Price
Charles Edward Price (1857 – 7 July 1934) was a Scottish politician.
Charles Edward Price (1857 – 7 July 1934) was a Scottish politician.
Charles Maclaren
Charles Maclaren was a Scottish journalist and geologist.
Charles Maclaren was a Scottish journalist and geologist.
Charles Piazzi Smyth
Charles Piazzi Smyth (3 January 1819 – 21 February 1900), was Astronomer Royal for Scotland from 1846 to 1888, well-known for many innovations in astronomy and his pyramidological and met...
Charles Piazzi Smyth (3 January 1819 – 21 February 1900), was Astronomer Royal for Scotland from 1846 to 1888, well-known for many innovations in astronomy and his pyramidological and met...
Charles Terrot
Charles Hughes Terrot FRSE (1790–1872) was a Scottish Episcopalian minister, theologian and mathematician.
Charles Hughes Terrot FRSE (1790–1872) was a Scottish Episcopalian minister, theologian and mathematician.
Charles W. J. Withers
Professor Charles W. J. Withers FBA, FRSE (born December 6, 1954) is professor of historical geography at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Professor Charles W. J. Withers FBA, FRSE (born December 6, 1954) is professor of historical geography at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Charles Wyville Thomson
Sir Charles Wyville Thomson was a Scottish natural historian and marine zoologist.
Sir Charles Wyville Thomson was a Scottish natural historian and marine zoologist.
Charlotte Auerbach
Charlotte Auerbach FRSE FRS was a geneticist.
Charlotte Auerbach FRSE FRS was a geneticist.
Chris Higgins (academic)
Chris Higgins (born 1955) is, since April 2007, the Vice-Chancellor of Durham University.
Chris Higgins (born 1955) is, since April 2007, the Vice-Chancellor of Durham University.
Chris J. Leaver
Christopher John "Chris" Leaver, CBE FRS FRSE is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford and an Emeritus Fellow, of St John's College, Oxford, England.
Christopher John "Chris" Leaver, CBE FRS FRSE is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences, University of Oxford and an Emeritus Fellow, of St John's College, Oxford, England.
Chris Philo
Chris Philo (born 1960) is Professor of Geography at the Department of Geographical and Earth Sciences, the University of Glasgow.
Chris Philo (born 1960) is Professor of Geography at the Department of Geographical and Earth Sciences, the University of Glasgow.
Christian Friedrich Schönbein
Christian Friedrich Schönbein (18 October 1799 – 29 August 1868) was a German-Swiss chemist who is best known for inventing the fuel cell (1838) and his discoveries of guncotton and ozone.
Christian Friedrich Schönbein (18 October 1799 – 29 August 1868) was a German-Swiss chemist who is best known for inventing the fuel cell (1838) and his discoveries of guncotton and ozone.
Christina Cruickshank Miller
Christina Cruickshank Miller was a Scottish chemist and one of the first five women elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Christina Cruickshank Miller was a Scottish chemist and one of the first five women elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Christopher Bishop
Professor Christopher M. Bishop, FREng, FRSE, is Chief Research Scientist at Microsoft Research Cambridge and holds a Chair of Computer Science at the University of Edinburgh.
Professor Christopher M. Bishop, FREng, FRSE, is Chief Research Scientist at Microsoft Research Cambridge and holds a Chair of Computer Science at the University of Edinburgh.
Christopher Smout
Thomas Christopher Smout CBE, FBA, FRSE, (born 19 December 1933) is a Scottish academic, historian, author and Historiographer Royal in Scotland.
Thomas Christopher Smout CBE, FBA, FRSE, (born 19 December 1933) is a Scottish academic, historian, author and Historiographer Royal in Scotland.
Christopher Whatley
Christopher Allan Whatley FRHistS, FRSE is a well-known and widely published Scottish historian.
Christopher Allan Whatley FRHistS, FRSE is a well-known and widely published Scottish historian.
Colin R. McInnes
Colin R. McInnes FRAes FInstP FRSE FREng is a Scottish engineer known for his work in solar sails.
Colin R. McInnes FRAes FInstP FRSE FREng is a Scottish engineer known for his work in solar sails.
Colin Vincent
Colin Angus Vincent, OBE, FRSE, is a British electrochemist with a specific interest in high energy batteries.
Colin Angus Vincent, OBE, FRSE, is a British electrochemist with a specific interest in high energy batteries.
Conrad Hal Waddington
Conrad Hal Waddington FRS FRSE was a developmental biologist, paleontologist, geneticist, embryologist and philosopher who laid the foundations for systems biology.
Conrad Hal Waddington FRS FRSE was a developmental biologist, paleontologist, geneticist, embryologist and philosopher who laid the foundations for systems biology.
Cosmo Innes
Cosmo Nelson Innes (9 September 1798, Durris-on-Deeside - 31 July 1874, Killin) was a Scottish historian and antiquary.
Cosmo Nelson Innes (9 September 1798, Durris-on-Deeside - 31 July 1874, Killin) was a Scottish historian and antiquary.
Crispin Wright
Crispin Wright is a British philosopher, who has written on neo-Fregean philosophy of mathematics, Wittgenstein's later philosophy, and on issues related to truth, realism, cognitivism, skeptici...
Crispin Wright is a British philosopher, who has written on neo-Fregean philosophy of mathematics, Wittgenstein's later philosophy, and on issues related to truth, realism, cognitivism, skeptici...
Cyril Aldred
Cyril Aldred (19 February 1914 – 23 June 1991) was a British Egyptologist, art historian and author.
Cyril Aldred (19 February 1914 – 23 June 1991) was a British Egyptologist, art historian and author.
D. E. R. Watt
Donald Elmslie Robertson Watt FRSE (15 August 1926–18 April 2004) was a Scottish historian and Professor Emeritus at St Andrews University.
Donald Elmslie Robertson Watt FRSE (15 August 1926–18 April 2004) was a Scottish historian and Professor Emeritus at St Andrews University.
Daniel Fox Sandford
Daniel Fox Sandford (25 July 1831 - 20 August 1906) was the Bishop of Tasmania from 1883 until 1889.
Daniel Fox Sandford (25 July 1831 - 20 August 1906) was the Bishop of Tasmania from 1883 until 1889.
Daniel Macnee
Sir Daniel Macnee FRSE RSA (4 June 1806 – 17 January 1882 Edinburgh), was a Scottish portrait painter who served as President of the Royal Scottish Academy.
Sir Daniel Macnee FRSE RSA (4 June 1806 – 17 January 1882 Edinburgh), was a Scottish portrait painter who served as President of the Royal Scottish Academy.
Daniel Rutherford
Daniel Rutherford was a Scottish physician, chemist and botanist who is most famous for the isolation of nitrogen in 1772.
Daniel Rutherford was a Scottish physician, chemist and botanist who is most famous for the isolation of nitrogen in 1772.
David Armitage Bannerman
David Armitage Bannerman OBE, MA, SD, Hon.
David Armitage Bannerman OBE, MA, SD, Hon.
David Bruce (microbiologist)
Major-General Sir David Bruce KCB FRS FRSE (29 May 1855, Melbourne - 27 November 1931, London) was a Scottish pathologist and microbiologist who investigated the Malta-fever and trypanosomes, id...
Major-General Sir David Bruce KCB FRS FRSE (29 May 1855, Melbourne - 27 November 1931, London) was a Scottish pathologist and microbiologist who investigated the Malta-fever and trypanosomes, id...
David Edward
Sir David Alexander Ogilvy Edward, KCMG, QC, FRSE, PC (born 1934) is a Scottish lawyer and academic, and former Judge of the Court of Justice of the European Communities.
Sir David Alexander Ogilvy Edward, KCMG, QC, FRSE, PC (born 1934) is a Scottish lawyer and academic, and former Judge of the Court of Justice of the European Communities.
David Fergusson
David A. S. Fergusson (born 1956) is a Scottish theologian.
David A. S. Fergusson (born 1956) is a Scottish theologian.
David Glover
David Delano Glover (January 18, 1868 - April 5, 1952) was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.
David Delano Glover (January 18, 1868 - April 5, 1952) was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.
David Jack (scientist)
Sir David Jack CBE FRS FRSE was a Scottish pharmacologist and medicinal chemist who specialised in the development of drugs for treating asthma.
Sir David Jack CBE FRS FRSE was a Scottish pharmacologist and medicinal chemist who specialised in the development of drugs for treating asthma.
David King Murray
Sir Thomas David King Murray, known as David King Murray, Kt KC LLD MA BSc LLB FRSE (1884 - 5 June 1955) was a Scottish politician and judge.
Sir Thomas David King Murray, known as David King Murray, Kt KC LLD MA BSc LLB FRSE (1884 - 5 June 1955) was a Scottish politician and judge.
David Leigh (scientist)
David Alan Leigh FRS is the Forbes Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh.
David Alan Leigh FRS is the Forbes Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Edinburgh.
David Low (agriculturalist)
David Low FRSE (1786–1859) was a Scottish agriculturalist.
David Low FRSE (1786–1859) was a Scottish agriculturalist.
David Macdonald (biologist)
David Whyte Macdonald CBE FRSE is a Scottish zoologist and conservationist.
David Whyte Macdonald CBE FRSE is a Scottish zoologist and conservationist.
David Masson
David Mather Masson (2 December 1822 – 6 October 1907), was a Scottish literary critic and historian.
David Mather Masson (2 December 1822 – 6 October 1907), was a Scottish literary critic and historian.
David Maxwell Walker
David Maxwell Walker CBE, QC FBA FRSE is a Scottish lawyer and academic, and former Regius Professor of Law at the University of Glasgow.
David Maxwell Walker CBE, QC FBA FRSE is a Scottish lawyer and academic, and former Regius Professor of Law at the University of Glasgow.
David Milne-Home
David Milne-Home FRSE (born David Milne, 1805, Inveresk, East Lothian - 1890, Milne-Graden) was a Scottish advocate, geologist and meteorologist.
David Milne-Home FRSE (born David Milne, 1805, Inveresk, East Lothian - 1890, Milne-Graden) was a Scottish advocate, geologist and meteorologist.
David P. Lane
Sir David Philip Lane FRS, FRSE FRCPath (born 1952) is a British oncologist.
Sir David Philip Lane FRS, FRSE FRCPath (born 1952) is a British oncologist.
David Ramsay Hay
David Ramsay Hay, Scottish decorator and colour theorist.
David Ramsay Hay, Scottish decorator and colour theorist.
David Smith (botanist)
Professor Sir David Cecil Smith (born 21 May 1930) FRS FRSE was the Principal of Edinburgh University from 1987 to 1994, and President of Wolfson College, Oxford.
Professor Sir David Cecil Smith (born 21 May 1930) FRS FRSE was the Principal of Edinburgh University from 1987 to 1994, and President of Wolfson College, Oxford.
David Stevenson (engineer)
David Stevenson FRSE FRSSA (1815 – 1886) was a Scottish lighthouse designer, who designed over thirty lighthouses in and around Scotland, and helped found a great dynasty of lighthouse eng...
David Stevenson FRSE FRSSA (1815 – 1886) was a Scottish lighthouse designer, who designed over thirty lighthouses in and around Scotland, and helped found a great dynasty of lighthouse eng...
David Wilson, Baron Wilson of Tillyorn
David Clive Wilson, Baron Wilson of Tillyorn, is a retired British administrator, diplomat and Sinologist.
David Clive Wilson, Baron Wilson of Tillyorn, is a retired British administrator, diplomat and Sinologist.
Deborah Charlesworth
Deborah Charlesworth (née Maltby) FRS FRSE (born March 13, 1943) is a British evolutionary biologist.
Deborah Charlesworth (née Maltby) FRS FRSE (born March 13, 1943) is a British evolutionary biologist.
Derek Barton
Sir Derek Harold Richard Barton FRS (8 September 1918 – 16 March 1998) was a British organic chemist and Nobel Prize laureate.
Sir Derek Harold Richard Barton FRS (8 September 1918 – 16 March 1998) was a British organic chemist and Nobel Prize laureate.
Derick Thomson
Professor Derick S. Thomson MA, BA, Dlitt, FRSE, FBA, known as Ruaraidh MacThòmais in his native Scottish Gaelic, was a Scottish poet, publisher, lexicographer, academic and writer.
Professor Derick S. Thomson MA, BA, Dlitt, FRSE, FBA, known as Ruaraidh MacThòmais in his native Scottish Gaelic, was a Scottish poet, publisher, lexicographer, academic and writer.
Dirk ter Haar
Dirk ter Haar (Oosterwolde, 19 April 1919 - Drachten, 3 September 2002) was an Anglo-Dutch physicist.
Dirk ter Haar (Oosterwolde, 19 April 1919 - Drachten, 3 September 2002) was an Anglo-Dutch physicist.
Donald A. MacKenzie
Donald Angus MacKenzie (born 1950) is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Donald Angus MacKenzie (born 1950) is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Donald Michie
Donald Michie was a British researcher in artificial intelligence.
Donald Michie was a British researcher in artificial intelligence.
Donald Monro
Dr Donald Monro FRS FRSE FRCP a Scottish physician and medical author.
Dr Donald Monro FRS FRSE FRCP a Scottish physician and medical author.
Donald Monro (physician)
Dr Donald Monro FRS FRSE FRCP was a Scottish physician and medical author.
Dr Donald Monro FRS FRSE FRCP was a Scottish physician and medical author.
Donald Ross, Lord Ross
Donald MacArthur Ross, Lord Ross, PC, FRSE (born 29 March 1927) is a former Lord Justice Clerk - the second most senior judge in Scotland.
Donald MacArthur Ross, Lord Ross, PC, FRSE (born 29 March 1927) is a former Lord Justice Clerk - the second most senior judge in Scotland.
Douglas Allan
Douglas Alexander Allan, CBE, FRSGS, FRSE, FHWC, FMA (1896-1967) was director of the Royal Scottish Museum in Edinburgh, from 1945-1961.
Douglas Alexander Allan, CBE, FRSGS, FRSE, FHWC, FMA (1896-1967) was director of the Royal Scottish Museum in Edinburgh, from 1945-1961.
Douglas Alston Gilchrist
Douglas Alston Gilchrist FRSE FHAS (1860-1927) was a Scottish-born professor of agriculture; author and government advisor.
Douglas Alston Gilchrist FRSE FHAS (1860-1927) was a Scottish-born professor of agriculture; author and government advisor.
Douglas Scott Falconer
Douglas Scott Falconer FRS FRSE was a British geneticist known for his work in quantitative genetics.
Douglas Scott Falconer FRS FRSE was a British geneticist known for his work in quantitative genetics.
Dr. Árpád Pusztai
Dr. Árpád Pusztai is a Hungarian-born biochemist and nutritionist who spent 36 years at the Rowett Research Institute in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Dr. Árpád Pusztai is a Hungarian-born biochemist and nutritionist who spent 36 years at the Rowett Research Institute in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Dugald Stewart
Dugald Stewart (November 22, 1753 - June 11, 1828) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher and mathematician.
Dugald Stewart (November 22, 1753 - June 11, 1828) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher and mathematician.
Duncan McNeill, 1st Baron Colonsay
Duncan McNeill, 1st Baron Colonsay FRSE (20 August 1793 – 31 January 1874) was a Scottish advocate, judge and Tory politician.
Duncan McNeill, 1st Baron Colonsay FRSE (20 August 1793 – 31 January 1874) was a Scottish advocate, judge and Tory politician.
Duncan Sommerville
Duncan MacLaren Young Sommerville was a Scottish mathematician and astronomer, best known for his work in multidimensional geometry.
Duncan MacLaren Young Sommerville was a Scottish mathematician and astronomer, best known for his work in multidimensional geometry.
Edmund Bruce Ball
Edmund Bruce Ball FRSE was an English hydraulic engineer.
Edmund Bruce Ball FRSE was an English hydraulic engineer.
Edmund F. Robertson
Edmund Frederick Robertson FRSE B.Sc M.Sc Ph.D., born on 1 June 1943, is a Professor emeritus of pure mathematics at the University of St Andrews.
Edmund Frederick Robertson FRSE B.Sc M.Sc Ph.D., born on 1 June 1943, is a Professor emeritus of pure mathematics at the University of St Andrews.
Edward Caird
Edward Caird FRSE (23 March 1835 – 1 November 1908) was a Scottish philosopher and younger brother of the theologian John Caird.
Edward Caird FRSE (23 March 1835 – 1 November 1908) was a Scottish philosopher and younger brother of the theologian John Caird.
Edward Collingwood
Sir Edward Foyle Collingwood CBE FRS FRSE DL (17 January 1900-25 October 1970) was an English mathematician and scientist.
Sir Edward Foyle Collingwood CBE FRS FRSE DL (17 January 1900-25 October 1970) was an English mathematician and scientist.
Edward J. Cowan
Edward J. Cowan MA FRSE is a British historian.
Edward J. Cowan MA FRSE is a British historian.
Edward Lindsay Ince
Edward Lindsay Ince FRSE was a British mathematician who worked on differential equations, especially those with period coefficients such as the Mathieu equation and the Lamé equation.
Edward Lindsay Ince FRSE was a British mathematician who worked on differential equations, especially those with period coefficients such as the Mathieu equation and the Lamé equation.
Edward Maitland, Lord Barcaple
Edward Francis Maitland, Lord Barcaple (1803–1870) was a Scottish advocate and judge.
Edward Francis Maitland, Lord Barcaple (1803–1870) was a Scottish advocate and judge.
Edward McCombie McGirr
Professor Edward McCombie McGirr CBE was Muirhead professor of medicine at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, a former President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and Dean of Facu...
Professor Edward McCombie McGirr CBE was Muirhead professor of medicine at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, a former President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and Dean of Facu...
Edward Theodore Salvesen
Edward Theodore Salvesen, Lord Salvesen PC QC LLD (Edin.) (20 July 1857 - 23 February 1942) was a Scottish lawyer, politician and judge.
Edward Theodore Salvesen, Lord Salvesen PC QC LLD (Edin.) (20 July 1857 - 23 February 1942) was a Scottish lawyer, politician and judge.
Edwin Morgan (poet)
Edwin George Morgan OBE (27 April 1920 – 17 August 2010) was a Scottish poet and translator who was associated with the Scottish Renaissance.
Edwin George Morgan OBE (27 April 1920 – 17 August 2010) was a Scottish poet and translator who was associated with the Scottish Renaissance.
Elizabeth Loftus
Elizabeth F. Loftus is an American psychologist and expert on human memory.
Elizabeth F. Loftus is an American psychologist and expert on human memory.
Elmer Rees
Elmer Gethin Rees, CBE, FRSE (born 1941) is a mathematician with publications in area ranging from topology, differential geometry, algebraic geometry, linear algebra and Morse theory to robotics.
Elmer Gethin Rees, CBE, FRSE (born 1941) is a mathematician with publications in area ranging from topology, differential geometry, algebraic geometry, linear algebra and Morse theory to robotics.
Emilio Coia
Emilio Coia (13 April 1911, Glasgow - 17 June 1997, Clydebank) was a Scottish artist who made his name in the early 1930s as a widely published caricaturist.
Emilio Coia (13 April 1911, Glasgow - 17 June 1997, Clydebank) was a Scottish artist who made his name in the early 1930s as a widely published caricaturist.
Eric Anderson (educator)
Sir William "Eric" Kinloch Anderson, (born 27 May 1936), was Provost of Eton College from September 2000 – 30 January 2009.
Sir William "Eric" Kinloch Anderson, (born 27 May 1936), was Provost of Eton College from September 2000 – 30 January 2009.
Eric Fernie
Eric Campbell Fernie (born 9 June 1939, Edinburgh) is a Scottish art historian.
Eric Campbell Fernie (born 9 June 1939, Edinburgh) is a Scottish art historian.
Erskine Beveridge
Erskine Beveridge LL.D. FRSE (27 December 1851 – 10 August 1920) was a Scottish textile manufacturer and antiquary.
Erskine Beveridge LL.D. FRSE (27 December 1851 – 10 August 1920) was a Scottish textile manufacturer and antiquary.
Eve Johnstone
Eve C. Johnstone, CBE MD FRCP FRCPsych DPM FMedSci FRSE is a Scottish neuroscientist.
Eve C. Johnstone, CBE MD FRCP FRCPsych DPM FMedSci FRSE is a Scottish neuroscientist.
Ferguson Rodger
(Thomas) Ferguson Rodger CBE FRCP Glas FRCP Ed FRCPsych (4 November 1907 - 1 June 1978) was a Scottish physician who was Professor of Psychological Medicine at the University of Glasgow from 194...
(Thomas) Ferguson Rodger CBE FRCP Glas FRCP Ed FRCPsych (4 November 1907 - 1 June 1978) was a Scottish physician who was Professor of Psychological Medicine at the University of Glasgow from 194...
Fleeming Jenkin
Henry Charles Fleeming Jenkin was Professor of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, remarkable for his versatility.
Henry Charles Fleeming Jenkin was Professor of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, remarkable for his versatility.
Frances Cairncross
Frances Anne Cairncross CBE is a British economist, journalist and academic.
Frances Anne Cairncross CBE is a British economist, journalist and academic.
Francis Home
Francis Home FRSE FRCPE was a Scottish physician who made the first attempt to vaccinate against measles.
Francis Home FRSE FRCPE was a Scottish physician who made the first attempt to vaccinate against measles.
Frank Fraser Darling
Sir Frank Fraser Darling was an English ecologist, ornithologist, farmer, conservationist and author, who is strongly associated with the highlands and islands of Scotland.
Sir Frank Fraser Darling was an English ecologist, ornithologist, farmer, conservationist and author, who is strongly associated with the highlands and islands of Scotland.
Frank S. Walsh
Frank S. Walsh Ph.D., D.Sc. (Hon.) F.Med.
Frank S. Walsh Ph.D., D.Sc. (Hon.) F.Med.
Frank Smithies
Frank Smithies FRSE was a British mathematician who worked on integral equations, functional analysis, and the history of mathematics.
Frank Smithies FRSE was a British mathematician who worked on integral equations, functional analysis, and the history of mathematics.
Fred Goodwin
Frederick Anderson "Fred" Goodwin is a Scottish chartered accountant and former banker who was CEO of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group between 2001 and 2009.
Frederick Anderson "Fred" Goodwin is a Scottish chartered accountant and former banker who was CEO of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group between 2001 and 2009.
Frederick Dainton, Baron Dainton
Frederick Sydney Dainton, Baron Dainton FRS was a British academic chemist and university administrator.
Frederick Sydney Dainton, Baron Dainton FRS was a British academic chemist and university administrator.
G. Archdall Reid
Sir George Archdall O'Brien Reid KBE FRSE (7 April 1860, Roorky, India - 19 November 1929) was a Scottish physician, and a writer on public health and on the subject of evolution.
Sir George Archdall O'Brien Reid KBE FRSE (7 April 1860, Roorky, India - 19 November 1929) was a Scottish physician, and a writer on public health and on the subject of evolution.
G. W. S. Barrow
Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow DLitt FBA, FRSE, Honorary FSA Scot, is a British historian and academic.
Geoffrey Wallis Steuart Barrow DLitt FBA, FRSE, Honorary FSA Scot, is a British historian and academic.
George Allman (natural historian)
George James Allman FRS, M.D., Emeritus Professor of Natural History in Edinburgh, was an eminent Irish naturalist.
George James Allman FRS, M.D., Emeritus Professor of Natural History in Edinburgh, was an eminent Irish naturalist.
George Ballingall
Sir George Ballingall was a Scottish physician and surgeon.
Sir George Ballingall was a Scottish physician and surgeon.
George Buchanan (engineer born 1790)
George Buchanan FRSE FRSSA (c.
George Buchanan FRSE FRSSA (c.
George Clerk-Maxwell
Sir George Clerk-Maxwell, 4th Baronet (1715–1784), of Penicuik, was the second son of Sir John Clerk, 2nd Baronet of Penicuik, and Janet, daughter of Sir John Inglis of Cramond, was born at Edin...
Sir George Clerk-Maxwell, 4th Baronet (1715–1784), of Penicuik, was the second son of Sir John Clerk, 2nd Baronet of Penicuik, and Janet, daughter of Sir John Inglis of Cramond, was born at Edin...
George Emslie, Baron Emslie
George Carlyle Emslie, Baron Emslie.
George Carlyle Emslie, Baron Emslie.
George Fergusson (judge)
George Fergusson, Lord Hermand (d.
George Fergusson, Lord Hermand (d.
George Fergusson, Lord Hermand
George Fergusson, Lord Hermand was a Scottish advocate and judge.
George Fergusson, Lord Hermand was a Scottish advocate and judge.
George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen
George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, styled Lord Haddo from 1791 to 1801, was a Scottish politician and landowner, successively a Tory, Conservative and Peelite, who served as Pri...
George Hamilton-Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen, styled Lord Haddo from 1791 to 1801, was a Scottish politician and landowner, successively a Tory, Conservative and Peelite, who served as Pri...
George Harvey (FRS)
George Harvey was an English mathematician, now known for his scientific and engineering writings, on meteorology, ship building, and colour blindness.
George Harvey was an English mathematician, now known for his scientific and engineering writings, on meteorology, ship building, and colour blindness.
George Harvey (painter)
Sir George Frederick Harvey, Scottish painter, the son of a watchmaker, was born at St Ninians, near Stirling.
Sir George Frederick Harvey, Scottish painter, the son of a watchmaker, was born at St Ninians, near Stirling.
George James Lidstone
George James Lidstone (11 December 1870, London, England – 12 May 1952, Edinburgh, Scotland) was a British actuary who made several contributions to the field of statistics.
George James Lidstone (11 December 1870, London, England – 12 May 1952, Edinburgh, Scotland) was a British actuary who made several contributions to the field of statistics.
George Jardine
George Jardine (1742–1827) was a Scottish academic and educator.
George Jardine (1742–1827) was a Scottish academic and educator.
George Joseph Bell
George Joseph Bell (26 March 1770 – 23 September 1843) was a Scottish advocate.
George Joseph Bell (26 March 1770 – 23 September 1843) was a Scottish advocate.
George Matheson
George Matheson (March 27, 1842-August 28, 1906) was a Scottish theologian and preacher.
George Matheson (March 27, 1842-August 28, 1906) was a Scottish theologian and preacher.
George Newlands
George McLeod Newlands is Emeritus Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow.
George McLeod Newlands is Emeritus Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow.
George Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen
George Islay MacNeill Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen, is a British Labour Party politician who was the tenth Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, between Octob...
George Islay MacNeill Robertson, Baron Robertson of Port Ellen, is a British Labour Party politician who was the tenth Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, between Octob...
George Taylor (botanist)
Sir George Taylor FRS FRSE FLS (15 February 1904, Edinburgh - 13 November 1993, Dunbar) was a Scottish botanist.
Sir George Taylor FRS FRSE FLS (15 February 1904, Edinburgh - 13 November 1993, Dunbar) was a Scottish botanist.
George Thomson, Baron Thomson of Monifieth
George Morgan Thomson, Baron Thomson of Monifieth, KT, PC, DL, FRSE, (16 January 1921 – 3 October 2008) was a journalist and British politician belonging to the Labour Party.
George Morgan Thomson, Baron Thomson of Monifieth, KT, PC, DL, FRSE, (16 January 1921 – 3 October 2008) was a journalist and British politician belonging to the Labour Party.
George Waterston
George Waterston, OBE, LL D, FRSE (1911–1980) was born in Edinburgh, a son of the long-established family firm of printers and stationers.
George Waterston, OBE, LL D, FRSE (1911–1980) was born in Edinburgh, a son of the long-established family firm of printers and stationers.
George Wilson (chemist)
George Wilson (21 February 1818 – 22 November 1859) was Regius Professor of Technology at the University of Edinburgh, and the first Director of the Industrial Museum of Scotland.
George Wilson (21 February 1818 – 22 November 1859) was Regius Professor of Technology at the University of Edinburgh, and the first Director of the Industrial Museum of Scotland.
Gilbert Blane
Sir Gilbert Blane, 1st Baronet FRSE FRS MRCP was a Scottish physician who instituted health reform in the Royal Navy.
Sir Gilbert Blane, 1st Baronet FRSE FRS MRCP was a Scottish physician who instituted health reform in the Royal Navy.
Gilleasbuig Macmillan
Gilleasbuig Iain Macmillan, is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
Gilleasbuig Iain Macmillan, is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
Gordon Plotkin
Gordon D. Plotkin, FRS is a Scottish computer scientist.
Gordon D. Plotkin, FRS is a Scottish computer scientist.
Graeme Catto
Sir Graeme Robertson Dawson Catto FRSE FRCSE FRCP FRCGP FFPM FMedSci is a Scottish doctor who was President, later Chair, of the General Medical Council until April 2009.
Sir Graeme Robertson Dawson Catto FRSE FRCSE FRCP FRCGP FFPM FMedSci is a Scottish doctor who was President, later Chair, of the General Medical Council until April 2009.
Graham John Hills
Sir Graham Hills FRSE is a physical chemist, a writer in educational theory and practice, and was Principal of the University of Strathclyde and a Governor of the BBC. He was born in Southend-on...
Sir Graham Hills FRSE is a physical chemist, a writer in educational theory and practice, and was Principal of the University of Strathclyde and a Governor of the BBC. He was born in Southend-on...
Grahame Hardie
David Grahame Hardie FRS, FRSE, FMedSci is a Scottish biochemist, and Professor of Cellular Signalling, at University of Dundee.
David Grahame Hardie FRS, FRSE, FMedSci is a Scottish biochemist, and Professor of Cellular Signalling, at University of Dundee.
H. Christopher Longuet-Higgins
Hugh Christopher Longuet-Higgins FRS was both a theoretical chemist and a cognitive scientist.
Hugh Christopher Longuet-Higgins FRS was both a theoretical chemist and a cognitive scientist.
H. G. Callan
Harold Garnet Callan FRS FRSE (5 March 1917, Maidenhead – 3 November 1993) was an English zoologist and cytologist.
Harold Garnet Callan FRS FRSE (5 March 1917, Maidenhead – 3 November 1993) was an English zoologist and cytologist.
H. T. Dickinson
Harry Thomas Dickinson FRSE (born 9 March 1939, Gateshead) is an English historian specialising in British eighteenth century politics.
Harry Thomas Dickinson FRSE (born 9 March 1939, Gateshead) is an English historian specialising in British eighteenth century politics.
Hector Laing, Baron Laing of Dunphail
Hector Laing, Baron Laing of Dunphail FRSE, FRSA (12 May 1923 – 21 June 2010) was a British businessman.
Hector Laing, Baron Laing of Dunphail FRSE, FRSA (12 May 1923 – 21 June 2010) was a British businessman.
Hector Macpherson
Hector Carsewell Macpherson was a prolific Scottish writer and journalist who published books, pamphlets and articles on history, biography, politics, religion, and other subjects.
Hector Carsewell Macpherson was a prolific Scottish writer and journalist who published books, pamphlets and articles on history, biography, politics, religion, and other subjects.
Hector MacQueen
Professor Hector L. MacQueen, FBA, FRSE, is a Scottish academic, a senior scholar of Scots law and legal history.
Professor Hector L. MacQueen, FBA, FRSE, is a Scottish academic, a senior scholar of Scots law and legal history.
Henrik Kacser
Henrik Kacser (22 September 1918 – 13 March 1995) was an influential biochemist and geneticist.
Henrik Kacser (22 September 1918 – 13 March 1995) was an influential biochemist and geneticist.
Henry Cadell
Henry Moubray Cadell of Grange, FRSE (1860-1934) was a Scottish geologist and geographer, noted for his work on the Moine Thrust, the oil-shale fields of West Lothian, and his experiments in mou...
Henry Moubray Cadell of Grange, FRSE (1860-1934) was a Scottish geologist and geographer, noted for his work on the Moine Thrust, the oil-shale fields of West Lothian, and his experiments in mou...
Henry Cullen
Henry Cullen FRSE FRCPE (c.1758-1790) was a Scottish physician.
Henry Cullen FRSE FRCPE (c.1758-1790) was a Scottish physician.
Henry Darwin Rogers
Henry Darwin Rogers FRS FRSE (August 1, 1808 – May 26, 1866) was an American geologist.
Henry Darwin Rogers FRS FRSE (August 1, 1808 – May 26, 1866) was an American geologist.
Henry Parr Hamilton
Henry Parr Hamilton (3 April 1794 – 7 February 1880) was an English clergyman and mathematician, Dean of Salisbury for 30 years.
Henry Parr Hamilton (3 April 1794 – 7 February 1880) was an English clergyman and mathematician, Dean of Salisbury for 30 years.
Henry Raeburn
Sir Henry Raeburn was a Scottish portrait painter, the first significant Scottish portraitist since the Act of Union 1707 to remain based in Scotland.
Sir Henry Raeburn was a Scottish portrait painter, the first significant Scottish portraitist since the Act of Union 1707 to remain based in Scotland.
Herbert Harold Read
Herbert Harold Read FRS, FRSE, FGS, (born Whitstable 17 December 1889, died 29 March 1970) was a British geologist and Professor of Geology at Imperial College.
Herbert Harold Read FRS, FRSE, FGS, (born Whitstable 17 December 1889, died 29 March 1970) was a British geologist and Professor of Geology at Imperial College.
Hew Strachan
Brigadier Professor Hew Francis Anthony Strachan, DL, FRSE, FRHS is a Scottish military historian, well known for his work on the administration of the British Army and the history of the First ...
Brigadier Professor Hew Francis Anthony Strachan, DL, FRSE, FRHS is a Scottish military historian, well known for his work on the administration of the British Army and the history of the First ...
Hugh Blair
Hugh Blair FRSE (7 April 1718–27 December 1800) was a Scottish minister of religion, author and rhetorician, considered one of the first great theorists of written discourse.
Hugh Blair FRSE (7 April 1718–27 December 1800) was a Scottish minister of religion, author and rhetorician, considered one of the first great theorists of written discourse.
Hugh Cleghorn (forester)
Hugh Francis Clarke Cleghorn of Stravithie was a pioneering Scottish physician, botanist and forester who worked in India.
Hugh Francis Clarke Cleghorn of Stravithie was a pioneering Scottish physician, botanist and forester who worked in India.
Hugh Pennington
Hugh Pennington FRCPath, FRCP FMedSci, FRSE is emeritus professor of bacteriology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Hugh Pennington FRCPath, FRCP FMedSci, FRSE is emeritus professor of bacteriology at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland.
Hyman Levy
Hyman Levy (1889 – 1975) was a Scottish philosopher, mathematician and political activist.
Hyman Levy (1889 – 1975) was a Scottish philosopher, mathematician and political activist.
Ian Fells
Ian Fells CBE, PhD, FREng, FRSC, FInstE, FIChemE, FRSE is Emeritus Professor of Energy Conversion at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, and former chairman of the "New and Renewable Energy ...
Ian Fells CBE, PhD, FREng, FRSC, FInstE, FIChemE, FRSE is Emeritus Professor of Energy Conversion at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, and former chairman of the "New and Renewable Energy ...
Ian Ford
Ian Ford FRSE FRCP(Glas) is professor of biostatistics and director of the Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, and former Dean of Faculty, Information and Mathematical Sciences, at the Universi...
Ian Ford FRSE FRCP(Glas) is professor of biostatistics and director of the Robertson Centre for Biostatistics, and former Dean of Faculty, Information and Mathematical Sciences, at the Universi...
Ian Ritchie (entrepreneur)
Ian Cleland Ritchie, CBE, FREng, FRSE, FBCS, CEng is a Scottish businessman specialising in the Information Technology sector.
Ian Cleland Ritchie, CBE, FREng, FRSE, FBCS, CEng is a Scottish businessman specialising in the Information Technology sector.
Ian Wilmut
Sir Ian Wilmut, OBE is an English embryologist and is currently Director of the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.
Sir Ian Wilmut, OBE is an English embryologist and is currently Director of the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Edinburgh.
Ilkka Hanski
Ilkka A. Hanski is a Finnish scientist, working in the field of ecology, at Helsinki University, Finland.
Ilkka A. Hanski is a Finnish scientist, working in the field of ecology, at Helsinki University, Finland.
Isaac Bayley Balfour
Sir Isaac Bayley Balfour FRS FRSE (31 March 1853 – 30 November 1922) was a Scottish botanist.
Sir Isaac Bayley Balfour FRS FRSE (31 March 1853 – 30 November 1922) was a Scottish botanist.
Ivison Macadam
Sir Ivison Stevenson Macadam KCVO CBE was a Scot, who was the first Director-General of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), and the founding President of the National U...
Sir Ivison Stevenson Macadam KCVO CBE was a Scot, who was the first Director-General of the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), and the founding President of the National U...
J Steven Watson
John Steven Watson FRSE was an English historian who served as Principal of the University of St Andrews from 1966-86.
John Steven Watson FRSE was an English historian who served as Principal of the University of St Andrews from 1966-86.
James Anderson (botanist)
James Anderson was a British doctor and botanist born in 1739 and died 6 August 1809 in Madras.
James Anderson was a British doctor and botanist born in 1739 and died 6 August 1809 in Madras.
James Anderson of Hermiston
James Anderson FRSE FSA(Scot) (1739, Long Hermiston, Midlothian – 15 October 1808, West Ham, Essex) was a Scottish agriculturist, journalist and economist.
James Anderson FRSE FSA(Scot) (1739, Long Hermiston, Midlothian – 15 October 1808, West Ham, Essex) was a Scottish agriculturist, journalist and economist.
James Arthur Banks
James Arthur Banks FRSE was a Scottish civil engineer.
James Arthur Banks FRSE was a Scottish civil engineer.
James Atkinson (physicist)
James Robert Atkinson, MA, FInstP, FRSE, FRMetS, radar pioneer 1938-45, reader in Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University 1945-58, deputy-director of research at the nuclear establishment at Do...
James Robert Atkinson, MA, FInstP, FRSE, FRMetS, radar pioneer 1938-45, reader in Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University 1945-58, deputy-director of research at the nuclear establishment at Do...
James Baddiley
Sir James Baddiley FRS FRSE was a British biochemist.
Sir James Baddiley FRS FRSE was a British biochemist.
James Begbie
James Begbie FRSE FRCPE FRCSE (October 1798, Edinburgh – 26 August, 1869, Edinburgh) was a Scottish medical doctor who served as president of the Medico-Chirurgical Society of Edinburgh (1850-2)...
James Begbie FRSE FRCPE FRCSE (October 1798, Edinburgh – 26 August, 1869, Edinburgh) was a Scottish medical doctor who served as president of the Medico-Chirurgical Society of Edinburgh (1850-2)...
James Bell Pettigrew
James Bell Pettigrew, FRS FRSE FRCPE (26 May 1832 - 30 January 1908) was a Scottish naturalist and museum curator.
James Bell Pettigrew, FRS FRSE FRCPE (26 May 1832 - 30 January 1908) was a Scottish naturalist and museum curator.
James Bonar (scholar)
James Bonar was a Scottish solicitor of excise, known as a scholar and supporter of learned societies.
James Bonar was a Scottish solicitor of excise, known as a scholar and supporter of learned societies.
James Bowdoin
James Bowdoin II was an American political and intellectual leader from Boston, Massachusetts during the American Revolution.
James Bowdoin II was an American political and intellectual leader from Boston, Massachusetts during the American Revolution.
James Byres
James Byres of Tonley FRSE FSA(Scot) FSA (1733 — 1817) was a Scottish architect, antiquary and dealer in Old Master paintings and antiquities, a member of a family of Scottish Jacobite sympathis...
James Byres of Tonley FRSE FSA(Scot) FSA (1733 — 1817) was a Scottish architect, antiquary and dealer in Old Master paintings and antiquities, a member of a family of Scottish Jacobite sympathis...
James Clerk Maxwell
James Clerk Maxwell of Glenlair (13 June 1831 – 5 November 1879) was a Scottish physicist and mathematician.
James Clerk Maxwell of Glenlair (13 June 1831 – 5 November 1879) was a Scottish physicist and mathematician.
James David Forbes
James David Forbes was a Scottish physicist and glaciologist who worked extensively on the conduction of heat and seismology.
James David Forbes was a Scottish physicist and glaciologist who worked extensively on the conduction of heat and seismology.
James David Macdonald (ornithologist)
James David Macdonald (3 October 1908 – 17 September 2002) was a Scottish-Australian ornithologist and ornithological writer.
James David Macdonald (3 October 1908 – 17 September 2002) was a Scottish-Australian ornithologist and ornithological writer.
James David Marwick
Sir James David Marwick (15 July 1826 – 24 March 1908) was a Scottish lawyer, historian and town clerk.
Sir James David Marwick (15 July 1826 – 24 March 1908) was a Scottish lawyer, historian and town clerk.
James E. Talmage
James Edward Talmage (September 21, 1862 – July 27, 1933) born in Hungerford, Berkshire, England, was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-...
James Edward Talmage (September 21, 1862 – July 27, 1933) born in Hungerford, Berkshire, England, was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-...
James Edward Alexander
Major-General Sir James Edward Alexander of Westerton (16 October 1803 – 2 April 1885) was a Scottish soldier, traveller and author.
Major-General Sir James Edward Alexander of Westerton (16 October 1803 – 2 April 1885) was a Scottish soldier, traveller and author.
James Edward Tierney Aitchison
James Edward Tierney Aitchison FRS was a Scottish surgeon and botanist.
James Edward Tierney Aitchison FRS was a Scottish surgeon and botanist.
James Falshaw
Sir James Falshaw, 1st Baronet JP, DL, FRSE, was a British engineer and politician.
Sir James Falshaw, 1st Baronet JP, DL, FRSE, was a British engineer and politician.
James Fellowes (physician)
Sir James Fellowes (c.1771 - 30 December 1857, Langstone Cottage, near Havant, Hampshire) was a British physician.
Sir James Fellowes (c.1771 - 30 December 1857, Langstone Cottage, near Havant, Hampshire) was a British physician.
James Glenie
James Glenie (1750 – November 23, 1817) was a Scottish-born businessman and political figure in New Brunswick.
James Glenie (1750 – November 23, 1817) was a Scottish-born businessman and political figure in New Brunswick.
James Grant, 8th Baronet
Sir James Grant, 8th Baronet (19 May 1738, Scotland – 18 February 1811), was a Scottish Member of Parliament.
Sir James Grant, 8th Baronet (19 May 1738, Scotland – 18 February 1811), was a Scottish Member of Parliament.
James Gray (mathematician)
James Gordon Gray (1876–1934) was a Scottish mathematician and physicist.
James Gordon Gray (1876–1934) was a Scottish mathematician and physicist.
James Hough
James Hough FRS FRSE FInstP FAPS FRAS, also known as Jim Hough, is a British physicist and an international leader in the search for gravitational waves.
James Hough FRS FRSE FInstP FAPS FRAS, also known as Jim Hough, is a British physicist and an international leader in the search for gravitational waves.
James Hunter (historian)
Dr James Hunter CBE (born 1948) is currently Director for the UHI Centre for History, Chairman of the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust and formerly the Chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise, t...
Dr James Hunter CBE (born 1948) is currently Director for the UHI Centre for History, Chairman of the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust and formerly the Chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise, t...
James Hutton
James Hutton was a Scottish physician, geologist, naturalist, chemical manufacturer and experimental agriculturalist.
James Hutton was a Scottish physician, geologist, naturalist, chemical manufacturer and experimental agriculturalist.
James Irvine (chemist)
Sir James Colquhoun Irvine KBE FRS FRSE FEIS (May 9, 1877 – June 12, 1952) was a Scottish organic chemist and Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews from 1921 until his death.
Sir James Colquhoun Irvine KBE FRS FRSE FEIS (May 9, 1877 – June 12, 1952) was a Scottish organic chemist and Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews from 1921 until his death.
James Ivory, Lord Ivory
James Ivory, Lord Ivory FRSE (1792- 1860), was a Scottish judge.
James Ivory, Lord Ivory FRSE (1792- 1860), was a Scottish judge.
James Jardine
James Jardine (1776–1858) was a Scottish civil engineer, mathematician and geologist.
James Jardine (1776–1858) was a Scottish civil engineer, mathematician and geologist.
James Kemnal
Sir James Herman Rosenthal Kemnal FRSE (16 August 1864 – 8 February 1927), born James Hermann Rosenthal (he changed his name in 1915), was an English engineer and industrialist.
Sir James Herman Rosenthal Kemnal FRSE (16 August 1864 – 8 February 1927), born James Hermann Rosenthal (he changed his name in 1915), was an English engineer and industrialist.
James Learmonth
Sir James Rögnvald Learmonth (1895 – 1967) was a Scottish surgeon who made pioneering advances in nerve surgery.
Sir James Rögnvald Learmonth (1895 – 1967) was a Scottish surgeon who made pioneering advances in nerve surgery.
James Main Dixon
James Main Dixon FRSE was a Scottish teacher and author, and an important scholar of the Scots language.
James Main Dixon FRSE was a Scottish teacher and author, and an important scholar of the Scots language.
James Martin Stagg
Group Captain Sir James Martin Stagg, CB, OBE, FRSE was a British Royal Air Force meteorologist who notably persuaded General Dwight D. Eisenhower to change the date of the Allied invasion of Eu...
Group Captain Sir James Martin Stagg, CB, OBE, FRSE was a British Royal Air Force meteorologist who notably persuaded General Dwight D. Eisenhower to change the date of the Allied invasion of Eu...
James Millar (physician)
James Millar was a Scottish physician, natural scientist and author.
James Millar was a Scottish physician, natural scientist and author.
James Mirrlees
Sir James Alexander Mirrlees (born 5 July 1936) is a Scottish economist and winner of the 1996 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.
Sir James Alexander Mirrlees (born 5 July 1936) is a Scottish economist and winner of the 1996 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.
James Murray (biologist)
James Murray (21 July 1865, Glasgow – February 1914) was a biologist and explorer.
James Murray (21 July 1865, Glasgow – February 1914) was a biologist and explorer.
James Napier (author)
James Napier was a Scottish chemist and antiquarian.
James Napier was a Scottish chemist and antiquarian.
James Reid, Baron Reid
James Scott Cumberland Reid, Baron Reid, CH, KC FRSE (30 July 1890, Drem, East Lothian – 29 March 1975) was a Scottish Unionist politician and judge.
James Scott Cumberland Reid, Baron Reid, CH, KC FRSE (30 July 1890, Drem, East Lothian – 29 March 1975) was a Scottish Unionist politician and judge.
James Russell (Scottish politician)
Sir James Alexander Russell FRSE FRCPE (6 April 1846, Glassellan House, Skye - 22 January, 1918, Edinburgh) was a Scottish physician who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1891-4).
Sir James Alexander Russell FRSE FRCPE (6 April 1846, Glassellan House, Skye - 22 January, 1918, Edinburgh) was a Scottish physician who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh (1891-4).
James Shaw Grant
James Shaw Grant (22 May 1910 - 28 July 1999) was a writer and journalist from the Isle of Lewis.
James Shaw Grant (22 May 1910 - 28 July 1999) was a writer and journalist from the Isle of Lewis.
James Shepherd (biochemist)
Professor James Shepherd is a world-leading pioneer in the investigation of the causes, prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease.
Professor James Shepherd is a world-leading pioneer in the investigation of the causes, prevention and treatment of coronary heart disease.
James Stagg
Group Captain Sir James Martin Stagg, CB, OBE, FRSE was a British Royal Air Force meteorologist who notably persuaded General Dwight D. Eisenhower to change the date of the Allied invasion of Eu...
Group Captain Sir James Martin Stagg, CB, OBE, FRSE was a British Royal Air Force meteorologist who notably persuaded General Dwight D. Eisenhower to change the date of the Allied invasion of Eu...
James W. Black
Sir James Whyte Black, OM, FRS, FRSE, FRCP (14 June 1924 – 22 March 2010) was a Scottish doctor and pharmacologist.
Sir James Whyte Black, OM, FRS, FRSE, FRCP (14 June 1924 – 22 March 2010) was a Scottish doctor and pharmacologist.
James Watt
James Watt, FRS, FRSE was a Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer whose improvements to the Newcomen steam engine were fundamental to the changes brought by the Industrial Revolution in both...
James Watt, FRS, FRSE was a Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer whose improvements to the Newcomen steam engine were fundamental to the changes brought by the Industrial Revolution in both...
James Wreford Watson
James Wreford Watson was a Scottish/Canadian geographer and cartographer, who served as Canada's Chief Geographer.
James Wreford Watson was a Scottish/Canadian geographer and cartographer, who served as Canada's Chief Geographer.
James Young (Scottish chemist)
James Young (13 July 1811 – 13 May 1883) was a Scottish chemist best known for his method of distilling paraffin from coal.
James Young (13 July 1811 – 13 May 1883) was a Scottish chemist best known for his method of distilling paraffin from coal.
Jane Hillston
Jane Hillston is Professor of Quantitative Modelling and an EPSRC Advanced Research Fellow in the School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Jane Hillston is Professor of Quantitative Modelling and an EPSRC Advanced Research Fellow in the School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Jean-Baptiste Élie de Beaumont
Jean-Baptiste Armand Louis Léonce Élie de Beaumont was a French geologist.
Jean-Baptiste Armand Louis Léonce Élie de Beaumont was a French geologist.
Jeremy Peat
Jeremy Peat (born March 1945) is a member of the Competition Commission and the Director of the David Hume Institute.
Jeremy Peat (born March 1945) is a member of the Competition Commission and the Director of the David Hume Institute.
Jim Gallagher (civil servant)
James (Jim) D. Gallagher CB FRSE is a Scottish civil servant, professor and company director.
James (Jim) D. Gallagher CB FRSE is a Scottish civil servant, professor and company director.
Johann von Lamont
Johann von Lamont (December 13, 1805 – August 6, 1879) was a Scottish-German astronomer and physicist.
Johann von Lamont (December 13, 1805 – August 6, 1879) was a Scottish-German astronomer and physicist.
Johanna Moore
Johanna Doris Moore is a computational linguist and cognitive scientist.
Johanna Doris Moore is a computational linguist and cognitive scientist.
John A. Gilruth
John Anderson Gilruth (born 17 February, 1871, Auchmithie, Forfarshire, Scotland; Died: 4 March 1937, South Yarra, Melbourne) was a veterinary scientist and administrator.
John Anderson Gilruth (born 17 February, 1871, Auchmithie, Forfarshire, Scotland; Died: 4 March 1937, South Yarra, Melbourne) was a veterinary scientist and administrator.
John Abercrombie (physician)
John Abercrombie (12 October 1780 in Aberdeen – 14 November 1844 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish physician and philosopher.
John Abercrombie (12 October 1780 in Aberdeen – 14 November 1844 in Edinburgh) was a Scottish physician and philosopher.
John Aitken (meteorologist)
John Aitken FRS FRSE was a Scottish meteorologist, physicist and marine engineer.
John Aitken FRS FRSE was a Scottish meteorologist, physicist and marine engineer.
John Aitken (scientist)
John Aitken FRS FRSE (1839–1919) was a Scottish meteorologist, physicist and marine engineer.
John Aitken FRS FRSE (1839–1919) was a Scottish meteorologist, physicist and marine engineer.
John Anderson (natural philosopher)
John Anderson was a Scottish natural philosopher and liberal educator at the forefront of the application of science to technology in the industrial revolution, and of the education and advance...
John Anderson was a Scottish natural philosopher and liberal educator at the forefront of the application of science to technology in the industrial revolution, and of the education and advance...
John Anderson Strong
Dr. John Anderson Strong (born 18 February 1915) is a Scottish surgeon and academic, who served as Professor of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh and the President of the Royal College of ...
Dr. John Anderson Strong (born 18 February 1915) is a Scottish surgeon and academic, who served as Professor of Medicine at the University of Edinburgh and the President of the Royal College of ...
John Arbuthnott, 16th Viscount of Arbuthnott
John Campbell Arbuthnott, 16th Viscount of Arbuthnott, (born 26 October 1924) is a Scottish peer, and was Lord Lieutenant of Kincardineshire (1977–1999).
John Campbell Arbuthnott, 16th Viscount of Arbuthnott, (born 26 October 1924) is a Scottish peer, and was Lord Lieutenant of Kincardineshire (1977–1999).
John Bainbridge Webster
Professor John B. Webster, MA, PhD, DD, FRSE is a notable contemporary British theologian of the Anglican communion writing in the area of systematic, historical and moral theology.
Professor John B. Webster, MA, PhD, DD, FRSE is a notable contemporary British theologian of the Anglican communion writing in the area of systematic, historical and moral theology.
John Barclay (anatomist)
John Barclay FRSE FRCPE FRCSE FLS MWS was an eminent Scottish comparative anatomist, extra-mural teacher in anatomy, and director of the Highland Society of Scotland.
John Barclay FRSE FRCPE FRCSE FLS MWS was an eminent Scottish comparative anatomist, extra-mural teacher in anatomy, and director of the Highland Society of Scotland.
John Blackwood
John Blackwood FRSE was a Scottish publisher, younger brother of William Blackwood.
John Blackwood FRSE was a Scottish publisher, younger brother of William Blackwood.
John Borthwick Gilchrist
John Borthwick Gilchrist (June 1759 – 1841) was a noted British Indologist.
John Borthwick Gilchrist (June 1759 – 1841) was a noted British Indologist.
John Brown (physician)
John Brown FRSE FRCPE (22 September 1810 – 11 May 1882) was a Scottish physician and essayist.
John Brown FRSE FRCPE (22 September 1810 – 11 May 1882) was a Scottish physician and essayist.
John Caird (theologian)
John Caird FRSE (December 15, 1820 – July 30, 1898) was a theologian, born at Greenock and educated at Greenock Academy and Glasgow University (MA 1845).
John Caird FRSE (December 15, 1820 – July 30, 1898) was a theologian, born at Greenock and educated at Greenock Academy and Glasgow University (MA 1845).
John Campbell Brown
John Campbell Brown FRSE is an astronomer, former Regius Professor, now Emeritus at University of Glasgow, Astronomer Royal for Scotland, and is an honorary professor at both University of Edin...
John Campbell Brown FRSE is an astronomer, former Regius Professor, now Emeritus at University of Glasgow, Astronomer Royal for Scotland, and is an honorary professor at both University of Edin...
John Carruthers Beattie
Sir John Carruthers Beattie (born 1866, died 1946) was the first principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town from 1918 to 1937.
Sir John Carruthers Beattie (born 1866, died 1946) was the first principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town from 1918 to 1937.
John Clerk of Eldin
John Clerk of Eldin FRSE FSAScot (10 December 1728 – 10 May 1812) was a Scottish merchant, naval author, artist, geologist and landowner.
John Clerk of Eldin FRSE FSAScot (10 December 1728 – 10 May 1812) was a Scottish merchant, naval author, artist, geologist and landowner.
John Clerk-Maxwell of Middlebie
John Clerk of Middlebie was a Scottish advocate.
John Clerk of Middlebie was a Scottish advocate.
John Currie Gunn
Sir John Currie Gunn CBE, FRSE was an influential Scottish mathematician and physicist.
Sir John Currie Gunn CBE, FRSE was an influential Scottish mathematician and physicist.
John David Brewer
John David Brewer is an English sociologist, the President of the British Sociological Association (since 2009), and Sixth-Century Professor of Sociology at the University of Aberdeen.
John David Brewer is an English sociologist, the President of the British Sociological Association (since 2009), and Sixth-Century Professor of Sociology at the University of Aberdeen.
John Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine of Rerrick
John Maxwell Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine of Rerrick, GBE, Kt, KStJ, DL, JP, FRSE (14 December 1893 – 14 December 1980) was the son of John and Maryanne Erskine.
John Maxwell Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine of Rerrick, GBE, Kt, KStJ, DL, JP, FRSE (14 December 1893 – 14 December 1980) was the son of John and Maryanne Erskine.
John F. Allen (physicist)
John "Jack" Frank Allen (May 5, 1908 – April 22, 2001) was a Canadian-born physicist.
John "Jack" Frank Allen (May 5, 1908 – April 22, 2001) was a Canadian-born physicist.
John F. McClelland
John F. McClelland, CBE, FRSE, FRSA is a Scottish businessman and a former chairman of Rangers F.C.
John F. McClelland, CBE, FRSE, FRSA is a Scottish businessman and a former chairman of Rangers F.C.
John Fincham
John Robert Stanley Fincham FRS FRSE was a noted British geneticist who made important contributions to biochemical genetics and microbial genetics.
John Robert Stanley Fincham FRS FRSE was a noted British geneticist who made important contributions to biochemical genetics and microbial genetics.
John Frederick Bateman
John Frederick Bateman was an English civil engineer whose work formed the basis of the modern United Kingdom water supply industry.
John Frederick Bateman was an English civil engineer whose work formed the basis of the modern United Kingdom water supply industry.
John George Bartholomew
John George Bartholomew FRSE (22 March 1860 - 14 April 1920) was a British cartographer and geographer.
John George Bartholomew FRSE (22 March 1860 - 14 April 1920) was a British cartographer and geographer.
John Gilchrist (surgeon)
John Borthwick Gilchrist FRSE was a Scottish surgeon and Indologist.
John Borthwick Gilchrist FRSE was a Scottish surgeon and Indologist.
John Goodsir
John Goodsir (March 20, 1814 – March 6, 1867) was a Scottish anatomist, born at Anstruther, Fife.
John Goodsir (March 20, 1814 – March 6, 1867) was a Scottish anatomist, born at Anstruther, Fife.
John Gray McKendrick
John Gray McKendrick was a distinguished Scottish Physiologist.
John Gray McKendrick was a distinguished Scottish Physiologist.
John Guthrie Tait
John "Jack" Guthrie Tait (24 August 1861 – 4 October 1945) was a Scottish educator who became principal of the Central College of Bangalore prior to the First World War.
John "Jack" Guthrie Tait (24 August 1861 – 4 October 1945) was a Scottish educator who became principal of the Central College of Bangalore prior to the First World War.
John Hill Burton
John Hill Burton FRSE (22 August 1809 – 10 August 1881) was a Scottish advocate, historian and economist.
John Hill Burton FRSE (22 August 1809 – 10 August 1881) was a Scottish advocate, historian and economist.
John Hope (botanist)
John Hope was a Scottish physician and botanist.
John Hope was a Scottish physician and botanist.
John Inglis, Lord Glencorse
John Inglis, Lord Glencorse FRSE (21 August 1810 – 20 August 1891) was a Scottish politician and judge.
John Inglis, Lord Glencorse FRSE (21 August 1810 – 20 August 1891) was a Scottish politician and judge.
John James Burnet
Sir John James Burnet (1857–1938) was a Scottish Edwardian architect who was noted for a number of prominent buildings in Glasgow, Scotland and London, England.
Sir John James Burnet (1857–1938) was a Scottish Edwardian architect who was noted for a number of prominent buildings in Glasgow, Scotland and London, England.
John Jamieson
John Jamieson FRSE was a Scottish minister of religion, lexicographer, philologist and antiquary.
John Jamieson FRSE was a Scottish minister of religion, lexicographer, philologist and antiquary.
John Jennings (businessman)
Sir John Jennings CBE BSc PhD FGS FRSE is the Chancellor of Loughborough University, having previously been Chairman of the Shell Transport and Trading Company plc from 1993 to 1997 and a direct...
Sir John Jennings CBE BSc PhD FGS FRSE is the Chancellor of Loughborough University, having previously been Chairman of the Shell Transport and Trading Company plc from 1993 to 1997 and a direct...
John Joseph Haldane
John Joseph Haldane (born 19 February 1954) is a leading Scottish philosopher, commentator and broadcaster.
John Joseph Haldane (born 19 February 1954) is a leading Scottish philosopher, commentator and broadcaster.
John Kerr, Baron Kerr of Kinlochard
John Olav Kerr, Baron Kerr of Kinlochard GCMG, a former diplomat, is Deputy Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell and an independent member of the House of Lords.
John Olav Kerr, Baron Kerr of Kinlochard GCMG, a former diplomat, is Deputy Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell and an independent member of the House of Lords.
John M. Ball
Sir John Macleod Ball, FRSE FRS is Sedleian Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Oxford.
Sir John Macleod Ball, FRSE FRS is Sedleian Professor of Natural Philosophy at the University of Oxford.
John M. Caie
John Morrison Caie (Unknown, 1879 - December 22, 1949) was born and raised in Fochabers.
John Morrison Caie (Unknown, 1879 - December 22, 1949) was born and raised in Fochabers.
John M. MacKenzie
John MacDonald MacKenzie (born 2 October 1943) is a British historian of imperialism who pioneered the study of popular and cultural imperialism, as well as aspects of environmental history.
John MacDonald MacKenzie (born 2 October 1943) is a British historian of imperialism who pioneered the study of popular and cultural imperialism, as well as aspects of environmental history.
John Mackintosh Howie
John Mackintosh Howie, CBE, FRSE, Scottish mathematician, was a prominent semigroup theorist.
John Mackintosh Howie, CBE, FRSE, Scottish mathematician, was a prominent semigroup theorist.
John Macqueen Ward
Sir John Macqueen Ward, CBE, CA, FRSE, FRSA, FIET is a Scottish businessman educated at Edinburgh Academy and at Fettes College.
Sir John Macqueen Ward, CBE, CA, FRSE, FRSA, FIET is a Scottish businessman educated at Edinburgh Academy and at Fettes College.
John Mallard
John Mallard OBE FRSE was Professor of Medical Physics at the University of Aberdeen from 1965 until his retirement in 1992.
John Mallard OBE FRSE was Professor of Medical Physics at the University of Aberdeen from 1965 until his retirement in 1992.
John McIntyre (theologian)
John McIntyre CVO (20 May 1916-15 December 2005) was a Scottish minister and theologian.
John McIntyre CVO (20 May 1916-15 December 2005) was a Scottish minister and theologian.
John McNeill (diplomat)
Sir John McNeill, GCB, PC, FRSE, FRAS (1795 –1883) was a Scottish surgeon and diplomat.
Sir John McNeill, GCB, PC, FRSE, FRAS (1795 –1883) was a Scottish surgeon and diplomat.
John Murray (oceanographer)
Sir John Murray KCB FRS FRSE FRSGS (3 March 1841 – 16 March 1914) was a pioneering Scottish oceanographer, marine biologist and limnologist.
Sir John Murray KCB FRS FRSE FRSGS (3 March 1841 – 16 March 1914) was a pioneering Scottish oceanographer, marine biologist and limnologist.
John Peebles Arbuthnott
Sir John Peebles Arbuthnott BSc PhD ScD LL.D. D.Ed. MRIA FBS FRCPSG FMedSci FRCPath is a Scottish microbiologist, and was Principal of the University of Strathclyde.
Sir John Peebles Arbuthnott BSc PhD ScD LL.D. D.Ed. MRIA FBS FRCPSG FMedSci FRCPath is a Scottish microbiologist, and was Principal of the University of Strathclyde.
John Playfair
John Playfair FRSE, FRS (10 March 1748 – 20 July 1819) was a Scottish scientist and mathematician, and a professor of natural philosophy at the University of Edinburgh.
John Playfair FRSE, FRS (10 March 1748 – 20 July 1819) was a Scottish scientist and mathematician, and a professor of natural philosophy at the University of Edinburgh.
John Pringle Nichol
John Pringle Nichol FRSE (13 January 1804 – 19 September 1859) was a Scottish educator, astronomer and economist who did much to popularise astronomy in a manner that appealed to nineteent...
John Pringle Nichol FRSE (13 January 1804 – 19 September 1859) was a Scottish educator, astronomer and economist who did much to popularise astronomy in a manner that appealed to nineteent...
John R. Underhill
John R. Underhill is Professor of Stratigraphy in the Grant Institute of Earth Sciences in the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and Associate Professor in the Institute of Petroleum Engineering...
John R. Underhill is Professor of Stratigraphy in the Grant Institute of Earth Sciences in the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and Associate Professor in the Institute of Petroleum Engineering...
John Randall (physicist)
Sir John Turton Randall, FRS, FRSE, (23 March 1905 – 16 June 1984) was a British physicist and biophysicist, credited with radical improvement of the cavity magnetron, an essential compon...
Sir John Turton Randall, FRS, FRSE, (23 March 1905 – 16 June 1984) was a British physicist and biophysicist, credited with radical improvement of the cavity magnetron, an essential compon...
John Rennie the Elder
John Rennie was a Scottish civil engineer who designed many bridges, canals, and docks.
John Rennie was a Scottish civil engineer who designed many bridges, canals, and docks.
John Scott (shipbuilder)
John Scott FRSE (5 September 1830, Greenock - 19 May 1903) was a Scottish engineer and shipbuilder.
John Scott FRSE (5 September 1830, Greenock - 19 May 1903) was a Scottish engineer and shipbuilder.
John Smith (dentist)
John Smith was a Scottish dentist, philanthropist and pioneering educator.
John Smith was a Scottish dentist, philanthropist and pioneering educator.
John Speakman
Professor John Speakman is a British biologist working at the University of Aberdeen, Institute of Biological and Environmental Sciences.
Professor John Speakman is a British biologist working at the University of Aberdeen, Institute of Biological and Environmental Sciences.
John Struthers (anatomist)
Sir John Struthers, LRCSE, MD, LLD, FRCSE, FRSE was Professor of Anatomy at the University of Aberdeen.
Sir John Struthers, LRCSE, MD, LLD, FRCSE, FRSE was Professor of Anatomy at the University of Aberdeen.
John Stuart Archer
John Stuart Archer, CBE was Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Heriot-Watt University from 1997 to 2006.
John Stuart Archer, CBE was Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Heriot-Watt University from 1997 to 2006.
John Tedder, 2nd Baron Tedder
John Michael Tedder, 2nd Baron Tedder, FRSE (July 4, 1926 – February 18, 1994), was the Purdie Professor of Chemistry at St. Andrews University, Scotland.
John Michael Tedder, 2nd Baron Tedder, FRSE (July 4, 1926 – February 18, 1994), was the Purdie Professor of Chemistry at St. Andrews University, Scotland.
John Thomson (painter)
The Reverend John Thomson (1 September 1778 - 28 October 1840) was the minister of Duddingston Kirk near Edinburgh, Scotland and a distinguished amateur landscape painter.
The Reverend John Thomson (1 September 1778 - 28 October 1840) was the minister of Duddingston Kirk near Edinburgh, Scotland and a distinguished amateur landscape painter.
John Toland (mathematician)
Professor John Francis Toland has been Professor of Mathematics at the University of Bath since 1982 and between 2002 until 2010 he was also Scientific Director of the International Centre for M...
Professor John Francis Toland has been Professor of Mathematics at the University of Bath since 1982 and between 2002 until 2010 he was also Scientific Director of the International Centre for M...
John Tuzo Wilson
John Tuzo Wilson, CC, OBE, FRS, FRSC, FRSE was a Canadian geophysicist and geologist who achieved worldwide acclaim for his contributions to the theory of plate tectonics.
John Tuzo Wilson, CC, OBE, FRS, FRSC, FRSE was a Canadian geophysicist and geologist who achieved worldwide acclaim for his contributions to the theory of plate tectonics.
John Walker (natural historian)
John Walker (1731–1803) was a Scottish minister and natural historian.
John Walker (1731–1803) was a Scottish minister and natural historian.
John Wishart (statistician)
John Wishart (28 November 1898 – 14 July 1956) was a Scottish mathematician and agricultural statistician.
John Wishart (28 November 1898 – 14 July 1956) was a Scottish mathematician and agricultural statistician.
Joseph Black
Joseph Black FRSE FRCPE FPSG (16 April 1728 – 6 December 1799) was a Scottish physician and chemist, known for his discoveries of latent heat, specific heat, and carbon dioxide.
Joseph Black FRSE FRCPE FPSG (16 April 1728 – 6 December 1799) was a Scottish physician and chemist, known for his discoveries of latent heat, specific heat, and carbon dioxide.
Joseph Fairweather Lamb
Joseph Fairweather Lamb MB ChB BSc PhD FRSE is a retired senior Scottish academic, emeritus professor and former Chandos Chair of Physiology at the University of St Andrews.
Joseph Fairweather Lamb MB ChB BSc PhD FRSE is a retired senior Scottish academic, emeritus professor and former Chandos Chair of Physiology at the University of St Andrews.
Juda Hirsch Quastel
Juda Hirsch Quastel, CC, FRS, FRSE (1899–1987) was a British-Canadian biochemist who pioneered diverse research in neurochemistry, soil metabolism, cellular metabolism, and cancer.
Juda Hirsch Quastel, CC, FRS, FRSE (1899–1987) was a British-Canadian biochemist who pioneered diverse research in neurochemistry, soil metabolism, cellular metabolism, and cancer.
June Gordon, Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair
June Gordon, Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair, CBE, DL, FRCM, FRSAMD, FRSE known as Lady Aberdeen, was a professional musician and patron of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival and fo...
June Gordon, Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair, CBE, DL, FRCM, FRSAMD, FRSE known as Lady Aberdeen, was a professional musician and patron of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival and fo...
Keith Moffatt
Henry Keith Moffatt FRS FRSE (born 1935) is a Scottish applied mathematician with principal research interests in the field of fluid dynamics.
Henry Keith Moffatt FRS FRSE (born 1935) is a Scottish applied mathematician with principal research interests in the field of fluid dynamics.
Keith Robbins
Professor Keith Gilbert Robbins DLitt FRSE FRHistS FLSW (born 9 April 1940) is a historian and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales, Lampeter.
Professor Keith Gilbert Robbins DLitt FRSE FRHistS FLSW (born 9 April 1940) is a historian and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales, Lampeter.
Kenneth Alexander
Sir Kenneth John Wilson Alexander (1922-2001) was a Scottish economist and university administrator.
Sir Kenneth John Wilson Alexander (1922-2001) was a Scottish economist and university administrator.
Kenneth Alexander (economist)
Sir Kenneth John Wilson Alexander was a Scottish economist and university administrator.
Sir Kenneth John Wilson Alexander was a Scottish economist and university administrator.
Kenneth Calman
Sir Kenneth Charles Calman, KCB, DL, FRSE (born 25 December 1941) is a Scottish cancer researcher and former Chief Medical Officer of Scotland, and then England.
Sir Kenneth Charles Calman, KCB, DL, FRSE (born 25 December 1941) is a Scottish cancer researcher and former Chief Medical Officer of Scotland, and then England.
Kenneth Cameron, Baron Cameron of Lochbroom
Kenneth John Cameron, Baron Cameron of Lochbroom, (born 11 June 1931) is a retired Scottish judge.
Kenneth John Cameron, Baron Cameron of Lochbroom, (born 11 June 1931) is a retired Scottish judge.
Kenneth Dover
Sir Kenneth James Dover, FRSE, FBA was a distinguished British Classical scholar and academic, who was head of an Oxford college and from 1981 until his retirement in December 2005 was Chancello...
Sir Kenneth James Dover, FRSE, FBA was a distinguished British Classical scholar and academic, who was head of an Oxford college and from 1981 until his retirement in December 2005 was Chancello...
Kenneth Murray (biologist)
Sir Kenneth "Ken" Murray FRS FRSE is an English molecular biologist.
Sir Kenneth "Ken" Murray FRS FRSE is an English molecular biologist.
Kenneth Murray (molecular biologist)
Sir Kenneth Murray FRS FRSE (born 30 December 1930) is a British molecular biologist.
Sir Kenneth Murray FRS FRSE (born 30 December 1930) is a British molecular biologist.
Kenneth Norrie (law)
Kenneth McKenzie Norrie LLB, PhD, FRSE is Professor of Law at the Strathclyde Law School, where he was formerly head of department.
Kenneth McKenzie Norrie LLB, PhD, FRSE is Professor of Law at the Strathclyde Law School, where he was formerly head of department.
Kenneth Williamson
Kenneth Williamson (1914 – 14 June 1977) was a British ornithologist who had a strong association with Scotland and with bird migration.
Kenneth Williamson (1914 – 14 June 1977) was a British ornithologist who had a strong association with Scotland and with bird migration.
L.J.F. Brimble
Lionel John ("Jack") Farnham Brimble (born Radstock, Somerset, January 16, 1904, died London, November 15, 1965) was a botanist, author, Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and editor of Na...
Lionel John ("Jack") Farnham Brimble (born Radstock, Somerset, January 16, 1904, died London, November 15, 1965) was a botanist, author, Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and editor of Na...
Laurence D. Barron
Laurence David Barron FRS, FRSE is Gardiner Professor of Chemistry, at the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, since 1975.
Laurence David Barron FRS, FRSE is Gardiner Professor of Chemistry, at the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, since 1975.
Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair
Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair GCB, PC, FRS (1 May 1818 – 29 May 1898) was a Scottish scientist and Liberal politician.
Lyon Playfair, 1st Baron Playfair GCB, PC, FRS (1 May 1818 – 29 May 1898) was a Scottish scientist and Liberal politician.
M. M. Pattison Muir
Matthew Moncrieff Pattison Muir, FRSE, FCS (1848–1931) was a chemist and author.
Matthew Moncrieff Pattison Muir, FRSE, FCS (1848–1931) was a chemist and author.
Macvey Napier
Macvey Napier (born Napier Macvey) (11 April 1776, Kirkintilloch – 11 February 1847, Edinburgh) was a Scottish solicitor, legal scholar, and an editor of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
Macvey Napier (born Napier Macvey) (11 April 1776, Kirkintilloch – 11 February 1847, Edinburgh) was a Scottish solicitor, legal scholar, and an editor of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
Malcolm Atkinson
Professor Malcolm Phillip Atkinson (born 13 October 1943, Cornwall, UK) was a Professor of e-Science, in the University of Edinburgh School of Informatics; he retired on 30 September 2011.
Professor Malcolm Phillip Atkinson (born 13 October 1943, Cornwall, UK) was a Professor of e-Science, in the University of Edinburgh School of Informatics; he retired on 30 September 2011.
Malcolm Ferguson-Smith
Malcolm Andrew Ferguson-Smith, FRS FRSE is a British geneticist.
Malcolm Andrew Ferguson-Smith, FRS FRSE is a British geneticist.
Malcolm Jeeves
Prof Malcolm Jeeves CBE FRSE is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of St. Andrews, and was formerly President of The Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Prof Malcolm Jeeves CBE FRSE is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of St. Andrews, and was formerly President of The Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Malcolm Knox
Sir Thomas Malcolm Knox FRSE was an Anglo-Scottish philosopher who served as Principal of St Andrews University from 1953-66 and Vice-president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 1975-8.
Sir Thomas Malcolm Knox FRSE was an Anglo-Scottish philosopher who served as Principal of St Andrews University from 1953-66 and Vice-president of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 1975-8.
Marc Isambard Brunel
Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, FRS FRSE (25 April 1769 – 12 December 1849) was a French-born engineer who settled in England.
Sir Marc Isambard Brunel, FRS FRSE (25 April 1769 – 12 December 1849) was a French-born engineer who settled in England.
Mark Jones (museum director)
Mark Ellis Powell Jones is a British art historian, numismatist and museum director; he is director of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Mark Ellis Powell Jones is a British art historian, numismatist and museum director; he is director of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Mark Steedman
Mark Jerome Steedman, FBA, FRSE (born 18 September 1946) is a computational linguist and cognitive scientist.
Mark Jerome Steedman, FBA, FRSE (born 18 September 1946) is a computational linguist and cognitive scientist.
Marshall Hall (physiologist)
Marshall Hall FRS (1790–1857) was an English physician and physiologist.
Marshall Hall FRS (1790–1857) was an English physician and physiologist.
Martin Barry
Martin Barry, MD, FRCPE, FRSE, FRS (28 March 1802, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire – 27 April 1855, Beccles, Suffolk), was a British physician who studied histology and embryology.
Martin Barry, MD, FRCPE, FRSE, FRS (28 March 1802, Fratton, Portsmouth, Hampshire – 27 April 1855, Beccles, Suffolk), was a British physician who studied histology and embryology.
Matthew Alistair Grant
Sir Alistair Grant FRSE (6 March 1937 – 21 January 2001) was a British businessman.
Sir Alistair Grant FRSE (6 March 1937 – 21 January 2001) was a British businessman.
Matthew Black
Matthew Black was a Scottish biblical scholar.
Matthew Black was a Scottish biblical scholar.
Matthew Boulton
Matthew Boulton, FRS (; (3 September 1728 – 17 August 1809) was an English manufacturer and business partner of Scottish engineer James Watt.
Matthew Boulton, FRS (; (3 September 1728 – 17 August 1809) was an English manufacturer and business partner of Scottish engineer James Watt.
Matthew Campbell (civil servant)
Sir Matthew Campbell CB FRSE was a senior British civil servant and Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland, who was highly instrumental in the establishment of the...
Sir Matthew Campbell CB FRSE was a senior British civil servant and Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland, who was highly instrumental in the establishment of the...
Matthew Stewart (mathematician)
Matthew Stewart FRS FRSE (c.1717/1719 – 23 January, 1785) was a Scottish mathematician and minister of religion.
Matthew Stewart FRS FRSE (c.1717/1719 – 23 January, 1785) was a Scottish mathematician and minister of religion.
Maurice Yonge
Sir Charles Maurice Yonge CBE FRS was a British zoologist.
Sir Charles Maurice Yonge CBE FRS was a British zoologist.
Michael Benton
Michael J. Benton is a British paleontologist, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and professor of vertebrate palaeontology in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol.
Michael J. Benton is a British paleontologist, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and professor of vertebrate palaeontology in the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol.
Michael Berry
Professor Sir Michael Victor Berry, is a mathematical physicist at the University of Bristol, England.
Professor Sir Michael Victor Berry, is a mathematical physicist at the University of Bristol, England.
Michael Berry (physicist)
Sir Michael Victor Berry, FRS (born 14 March 1941), is a mathematical physicist at the University of Bristol, England.
Sir Michael Victor Berry, FRS (born 14 March 1941), is a mathematical physicist at the University of Bristol, England.
Michael Bond (physician)
Sir Michael Richard Bond FRSA FRSE FRCPsych FRCPGlas FRCSE is a British physician and medical researcher, whose specialism lies in the study of pain.
Sir Michael Richard Bond FRSA FRSE FRCPsych FRCPGlas FRCSE is a British physician and medical researcher, whose specialism lies in the study of pain.
Michael Cates
Michael Elmhirst Cates FRS, FRSE is a British physicist, and Royal Society Research Professor in Natural Sciences at University of Edinburgh.
Michael Elmhirst Cates FRS, FRSE is a British physicist, and Royal Society Research Professor in Natural Sciences at University of Edinburgh.
Michael Keating (political scientist)
Michael Keating (born 2 February 1950) is a political scientist specialising in nationalism, European politics, regional politics and devolution.
Michael Keating (born 2 February 1950) is a political scientist specialising in nationalism, European politics, regional politics and devolution.
Mona Siddiqui
Mona Siddiqui OBE is a British Muslim academic.
Mona Siddiqui OBE is a British Muslim academic.
Morag Crichton Timbury
Morag Crichton Timbury FRSE FRCP FRCPath (born c. 1930) is a Scottish medical virologist, bacteriologist and science writer.
Morag Crichton Timbury FRSE FRCP FRCPath (born c. 1930) is a Scottish medical virologist, bacteriologist and science writer.
Mstislav Keldysh
Mstislav Vsevolodovich Keldysh was a Soviet scientist in the field of mathematics and mechanics, academician of the USSR Academy of Sciences, President of the USSR Academy of Sciences, three tim...
Mstislav Vsevolodovich Keldysh was a Soviet scientist in the field of mathematics and mechanics, academician of the USSR Academy of Sciences, President of the USSR Academy of Sciences, three tim...
Muir Russell
Sir (Alastair) Muir Russell KCB DL FRSE is a former civil servant and former Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, and Chairman of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland.
Sir (Alastair) Muir Russell KCB DL FRSE is a former civil servant and former Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, and Chairman of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland.
Mungo Ponton
Mungo Ponton FRS (20 November 1801 – 3 August 1880) was a Scottish inventor who in 1839 created a method of permanent photography based on sodium dichromate.
Mungo Ponton FRS (20 November 1801 – 3 August 1880) was a Scottish inventor who in 1839 created a method of permanent photography based on sodium dichromate.
Murdoch Mitchison
John Murdoch Mitchison (11 June 1922 – 17 March 2011) was a British zoologist, the son of the Labour politician Dick Mitchison and his wife, the writer Naomi (née Haldane).
John Murdoch Mitchison (11 June 1922 – 17 March 2011) was a British zoologist, the son of the Labour politician Dick Mitchison and his wife, the writer Naomi (née Haldane).
Narendra Patel, Baron Patel
Narendra Babubhai Patel, Baron Patel, (born 1938) is a British-Tanzanian obstetrician and cross bench peer, and Chancellor of the University of Dundee.
Narendra Babubhai Patel, Baron Patel, (born 1938) is a British-Tanzanian obstetrician and cross bench peer, and Chancellor of the University of Dundee.
Nathaniel Bowditch
Nathaniel Bowditch (; March 26, 1773 – March 16, 1838) was an early American mathematician remembered for his work on ocean navigation.
Nathaniel Bowditch (; March 26, 1773 – March 16, 1838) was an early American mathematician remembered for his work on ocean navigation.
Neil MacCormick
Sir Neil MacCormick, QC, FBA, FRSE, or just Neil MacCormick, was a renowned legal philosopher and Scottish politician.
Sir Neil MacCormick, QC, FBA, FRSE, or just Neil MacCormick, was a renowned legal philosopher and Scottish politician.
Neil Mackie
Neil Mackie CBE, CStJ, FRSE, FRCM, FRSAMD (born 1946) is a Scottish classical tenor and Professor at the Royal Academy of Music.
Neil Mackie CBE, CStJ, FRSE, FRCM, FRSAMD (born 1946) is a Scottish classical tenor and Professor at the Royal Academy of Music.
Neva Haites
Professor Neva Haites OBE is a prominent scientist and physician who investigates molecular genetics and diseases in humans and specialises in cancer genetics; she has more than 90 publications ...
Professor Neva Haites OBE is a prominent scientist and physician who investigates molecular genetics and diseases in humans and specialises in cancer genetics; she has more than 90 publications ...
Nicholas Hastie
Nicholas Dixon Hastie CBE, FRS, FRSE is a British geneticist, and Director of the Human Genetics Unit, at the Medical Research Council.
Nicholas Dixon Hastie CBE, FRS, FRSE is a British geneticist, and Director of the Human Genetics Unit, at the Medical Research Council.
Nick Barton
Professor Nicholas Hamilton Barton FRS FRSE is a British evolutionary biologist.
Professor Nicholas Hamilton Barton FRS FRSE is a British evolutionary biologist.
Noreen Murray
Noreen Elizabeth, Lady Murray (née Parker) CBE, FRS FRSE (26 February 1935 – 12 May 2011) was an English molecular geneticist; until her 2001 retirement she held a personal chair in molecu...
Noreen Elizabeth, Lady Murray (née Parker) CBE, FRS FRSE (26 February 1935 – 12 May 2011) was an English molecular geneticist; until her 2001 retirement she held a personal chair in molecu...
Norman Borlaug
Norman Ernest Borlaug (March 25, 1914 – September 12, 2009) was an American agronomist, humanitarian, and Nobel laureate who has been called "the father of the Green Revolution".
Norman Ernest Borlaug (March 25, 1914 – September 12, 2009) was an American agronomist, humanitarian, and Nobel laureate who has been called "the father of the Green Revolution".
Oliver O'Donovan
Oliver O'Donovan FBA FRSE is a scholar in the field of Christian ethics.
Oliver O'Donovan FBA FRSE is a scholar in the field of Christian ethics.
Oliver Penrose
Oliver Penrose FRS, FRSE (born 1929) is a British theoretical physicist.
Oliver Penrose FRS, FRSE (born 1929) is a British theoretical physicist.
Owen Chadwick
William Owen Chadwick, OM, KBE, FBA, FRSE (born 20 May 1916) is a British professor, writer and prominent historian of Christianity.
William Owen Chadwick, OM, KBE, FBA, FRSE (born 20 May 1916) is a British professor, writer and prominent historian of Christianity.
Patrick Brydone
Patrick Brydone FRSE FRS FSA FSA was a Scottish traveller and author who served as Comptroller of the Stamp Office.
Patrick Brydone FRSE FRS FSA FSA was a Scottish traveller and author who served as Comptroller of the Stamp Office.
Patrick Geddes
Sir Patrick Geddes was a Scottish biologist, sociologist, geographer, philanthropist and pioneering town planner.
Sir Patrick Geddes was a Scottish biologist, sociologist, geographer, philanthropist and pioneering town planner.
Percy Theodore Herring
Percy Theodore Herring was a physician and physiologist, notable for first describing Herring bodies in the posterior pituitary gland.
Percy Theodore Herring was a physician and physiologist, notable for first describing Herring bodies in the posterior pituitary gland.
Peter Bruce
Peter George Bruce FRS, FRSE is Scottish chemist, and Wardlaw Professor of Chemistry at the University of St Andrews.
Peter George Bruce FRS, FRSE is Scottish chemist, and Wardlaw Professor of Chemistry at the University of St Andrews.
Peter Buneman
Oscar Peter Buneman FRS, FRSE is a British computer scientist who works in the areas of database systems and database theory.
Oscar Peter Buneman FRS, FRSE is a British computer scientist who works in the areas of database systems and database theory.
Peter Guthrie Tait
Peter Guthrie Tait FRSE (28 April 1831 – 4 July 1901) was a Scottish mathematical physicist, best known for the seminal energy physics textbook Treatise on Natural Philosophy, which he co-wr...
Peter Guthrie Tait FRSE (28 April 1831 – 4 July 1901) was a Scottish mathematical physicist, best known for the seminal energy physics textbook Treatise on Natural Philosophy, which he co-wr...
Peter Higgs
Peter Ware Higgs, FRS, FRSE, FKC, is an English theoretical physicist and an emeritus professor at the University of Edinburgh.
Peter Ware Higgs, FRS, FRSE, FKC, is an English theoretical physicist and an emeritus professor at the University of Edinburgh.
Philip Cohen
Sir Philip Cohen FRS FRSE (born 22 July 1945) is a British researcher, academic and Royal Medal winner.
Sir Philip Cohen FRS FRSE (born 22 July 1945) is a British researcher, academic and Royal Medal winner.
Philip Kelland
Philip Kelland PRSE FRS (17 October 1808—8 May 1879) was an English mathematician.
Philip Kelland PRSE FRS (17 October 1808—8 May 1879) was an English mathematician.
Philip Wadler
Philip Wadler is a computer scientist known for his contributions to programming language design and type theory.
Philip Wadler is a computer scientist known for his contributions to programming language design and type theory.
R. A. Stradling
Robert Anthony "Tony" Stradling (1937-2002), was a notable English semiconductor physicist, latterly professor of physics at Imperial College London.
Robert Anthony "Tony" Stradling (1937-2002), was a notable English semiconductor physicist, latterly professor of physics at Imperial College London.
R. J. Berry
Robert James "Sam" Berry is a British geneticist, naturalist and Christian.
Robert James "Sam" Berry is a British geneticist, naturalist and Christian.
Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline
Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline was a Scottish nobleman and diplomat, styled The Honourable from 1839 to 1858.
Ralph Abercromby, 2nd Baron Dunfermline was a Scottish nobleman and diplomat, styled The Honourable from 1839 to 1858.
Ramaswamy S. Vaidyanathaswamy
Ramaswamy S. Vaidyanathaswamy (1894–1960) was a professor of mathematics at Madras University.
Ramaswamy S. Vaidyanathaswamy (1894–1960) was a professor of mathematics at Madras University.
Richard Bauckham
Richard J. Bauckham is a widely published scholar in theology, historical theology and New Testament.
Richard J. Bauckham is a widely published scholar in theology, historical theology and New Testament.
Richard Gregory
Richard Langton Gregory CBE FRS FRSE was a British psychologist and Emeritus Professor of Neuropsychology at the University of Bristol.
Richard Langton Gregory CBE FRS FRSE was a British psychologist and Emeritus Professor of Neuropsychology at the University of Bristol.
Richard Holloway
Richard F. Holloway is a Scottish writer and broadcaster and was formerly Bishop of Edinburgh in the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Richard F. Holloway is a Scottish writer and broadcaster and was formerly Bishop of Edinburgh in the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Richard Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch
Richard Walter John Montagu Douglas Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch and 12th Duke of Queensberry KBE, DL (born 14 February 1954) is the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, as well as Chief of Clan...
Richard Walter John Montagu Douglas Scott, 10th Duke of Buccleuch and 12th Duke of Queensberry KBE, DL (born 14 February 1954) is the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, as well as Chief of Clan...
Richard Sillitto
Richard M. Sillitto (1923-2005) was an optical physicist who wrote a useful text on quantum mechanics.
Richard M. Sillitto (1923-2005) was an optical physicist who wrote a useful text on quantum mechanics.
Richard Susskind
Richard Susskind OBE is a British author, speaker, and independent adviser to international professional firms and national governments.
Richard Susskind OBE is a British author, speaker, and independent adviser to international professional firms and national governments.
Robert Adam
Robert Adam was a Scottish neoclassical architect, interior designer and furniture designer.
Robert Adam was a Scottish neoclassical architect, interior designer and furniture designer.
Robert Alexander Rankin
Robert Alexander Rankin (27 October 1915 – 27 January 2001) was a Scottish mathematician who worked in analytic number theory.
Robert Alexander Rankin (27 October 1915 – 27 January 2001) was a Scottish mathematician who worked in analytic number theory.
Robert Anderson (museum director)
Robert Geoffrey William Anderson is a British museum curator and chemist who was Director of the British Museum, London.
Robert Geoffrey William Anderson is a British museum curator and chemist who was Director of the British Museum, London.
Robert Arbuthnot, 2nd Baronet
Sir Robert Keith Arbuthnot, 2nd Baronet was a Scottish civil servant who served as Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Manufactures.
Sir Robert Keith Arbuthnot, 2nd Baronet was a Scottish civil servant who served as Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Manufactures.
Robert Bald
Robert Bald FRSE (1776 – 1861) was a Scottish surveyor, civil and mining engineer, and antiquarian.
Robert Bald FRSE (1776 – 1861) was a Scottish surveyor, civil and mining engineer, and antiquarian.
Robert Bartlett (historian)
Robert Bartlett FRHistS, FBA, FRSE, FSA is a historian and medievalist.
Robert Bartlett FRHistS, FBA, FRSE, FSA is a historian and medievalist.
Robert Black (lawyer)
Professor Robert Black QC, FRSA, FRSE, FFCS, ILTM is Professor Emeritus of Scots Law at the University of Edinburgh.
Professor Robert Black QC, FRSA, FRSE, FFCS, ILTM is Professor Emeritus of Scots Law at the University of Edinburgh.
Robert Caird
Robert Caird FRSE (d. 1 December 1915, Greenock) was a Scottish shipbuilder.
Robert Caird FRSE (d. 1 December 1915, Greenock) was a Scottish shipbuilder.
Robert Chambers (publisher born 1802)
Robert Chambers (10 July 1802 – 17 March 1871) was a Scottish publisher, geologist, proto-evolutionary thinker, author and journal editor who, like his elder brother and business partner Willia...
Robert Chambers (10 July 1802 – 17 March 1871) was a Scottish publisher, geologist, proto-evolutionary thinker, author and journal editor who, like his elder brother and business partner Willia...
Robert Chambers (publisher born 1832)
Robert Chambers (March 1832 – 23 March 1888) was a Scottish publisher, editor of Chambers' Journal and encyclopaedist, the son of Robert Chambers, the co-founder of the W & R Chambers publishin...
Robert Chambers (March 1832 – 23 March 1888) was a Scottish publisher, editor of Chambers' Journal and encyclopaedist, the son of Robert Chambers, the co-founder of the W & R Chambers publishin...
Robert Cox (politician)
Robert Cox was a Scottish gelatine and glue manufacturer and Liberal Unionist politician.
Robert Cox was a Scottish gelatine and glue manufacturer and Liberal Unionist politician.
Robert Crawford (Scottish poet)
Robert Crawford FRSE FBA is a Scottish poet, scholar and critic.
Robert Crawford FRSE FBA is a Scottish poet, scholar and critic.
Robert Cullen, Lord Cullen
Robert Cullen, Lord Cullen FRSE (1742-1810) was a Scottish judge.
Robert Cullen, Lord Cullen FRSE (1742-1810) was a Scottish judge.
Robert Evan Kendell
Dr. Robert Evan Kendell, FRSE (1935-2002) was a Welsh psychiatrist.
Dr. Robert Evan Kendell, FRSE (1935-2002) was a Welsh psychiatrist.
Robert Gordon (minister)
The Rev. Dr Robert Gordon was a prominent minister in the Disruption of the Free Church of Scotland from the Church of Scotland on18 May 1843.
The Rev. Dr Robert Gordon was a prominent minister in the Disruption of the Free Church of Scotland from the Church of Scotland on18 May 1843.
Robert Graham (botanist born 1786)
Robert Graham (3 December 1786, Stirling – 7 August 1845, Coldoch, by Blairdrummond, Perthshire) was a Scottish physician and botanist.
Robert Graham (3 December 1786, Stirling – 7 August 1845, Coldoch, by Blairdrummond, Perthshire) was a Scottish physician and botanist.
Robert Hamilton (economist)
Robert Hamilton (11 June, 1743, Edinburgh – 14 July 1829) was a Scottish mathematician and political economist.
Robert Hamilton (11 June, 1743, Edinburgh – 14 July 1829) was a Scottish mathematician and political economist.
Robert Henry Bow
Robert Henry Bow FRSE (1832-1908) was a Scottish civil engineer and photographer.
Robert Henry Bow FRSE (1832-1908) was a Scottish civil engineer and photographer.
Robert Kaye Greville
Robert Kaye Greville (13 December 1794 – 4 June 1866) was a Scottish mycologist, bryologist, and botanist.
Robert Kaye Greville (13 December 1794 – 4 June 1866) was a Scottish mycologist, bryologist, and botanist.
Robert Kerr Hannay
Robert Kerr Hannay FRSE (31 December 1867, Glasgow – 19 March 1940, Edinburgh) was a Scottish historian.
Robert Kerr Hannay FRSE (31 December 1867, Glasgow – 19 March 1940, Edinburgh) was a Scottish historian.
Robert Kho-Seng Lim
Robert Kho-Seng Lim was a Chinese doctor.
Robert Kho-Seng Lim was a Chinese doctor.
Robert Lickley
Sir Robert Lang Lickley CBE FRSE FEng FRAeS FIEE was an aeronautical engineer, and the designer of the Fairey Delta 2, the first aircraft to exceed 1,000mph on 10 March 1956 off the Sussex coast...
Sir Robert Lang Lickley CBE FRSE FEng FRAeS FIEE was an aeronautical engineer, and the designer of the Fairey Delta 2, the first aircraft to exceed 1,000mph on 10 March 1956 off the Sussex coast...
Robert Melvill
Robert Melvill was a Scottish soldier, botanist and inventor.
Robert Melvill was a Scottish soldier, botanist and inventor.
Robert Mond
Sir Robert Ludwig Mond FRS, FRSE (9 September 1867 — 22 October 1938) was a British chemist and archaeologist.
Sir Robert Ludwig Mond FRS, FRSE (9 September 1867 — 22 October 1938) was a British chemist and archaeologist.
Robert Muir (pathologist)
Sir Robert Muir, FRS, FRSE, FRCP, FRCPE, RFPSG was a Scottish physician and pathologist who carried out pioneering work in immunology, and was one of the leading figures in medical research in ...
Sir Robert Muir, FRS, FRSE, FRCP, FRCPE, RFPSG was a Scottish physician and pathologist who carried out pioneering work in immunology, and was one of the leading figures in medical research in ...
Robert Robinson (organic chemist)
Sir Robert Robinson OM, PRS, FRSE was an English organic chemist and Nobel laureate recognised in 1947 for his research on plant dyestuffs and alkaloids.
Sir Robert Robinson OM, PRS, FRSE was an English organic chemist and Nobel laureate recognised in 1947 for his research on plant dyestuffs and alkaloids.
Robert Selbie Clark
Robert Selbie Clark was a Scottish marine biologist and explorer.
Robert Selbie Clark was a Scottish marine biologist and explorer.
Robert Stevenson (civil engineer)
Robert Stevenson FRSE, FGS, FRAS, MSA Scot, MWS, MInstCE (8 June 1772 – 12 July 1850) was a Scottish civil engineer and famed designer and builder of lighthouses.
Robert Stevenson FRSE, FGS, FRAS, MSA Scot, MWS, MInstCE (8 June 1772 – 12 July 1850) was a Scottish civil engineer and famed designer and builder of lighthouses.
Robin Milner
Arthur John Robin Gorell Milner FRS FRSE (Robin Milner or A.J.R.G. Milner, born 13 January 1934 near Plymouth, died 20 March 2010 in Cambridge) was a prominent British computer s...
Arthur John Robin Gorell Milner FRS FRSE (Robin Milner or A.J.R.G. Milner, born 13 January 1934 near Plymouth, died 20 March 2010 in Cambridge) was a prominent British computer s...
Roderick Murchison
Sir Roderick Impey Murchison, 1st Baronet KCB DCL FRS FRSE FLS PRGS PBA MRIA (22 February 1792 – 22 October 1871) was a Scottish geologist who first described and investigated the Silurian system.
Sir Roderick Impey Murchison, 1st Baronet KCB DCL FRS FRSE FLS PRGS PBA MRIA (22 February 1792 – 22 October 1871) was a Scottish geologist who first described and investigated the Silurian system.
Roger Cowley
Roger Arthur Cowley, FRS, FRSE, FInstPhys (born 24 February 1939) is an English physicist who has specialised in the excitations of solids.
Roger Arthur Cowley, FRS, FRSE, FInstPhys (born 24 February 1939) is an English physicist who has specialised in the excitations of solids.
Roger Fletcher (mathematician)
Roger Fletcher FRS FRSE is a Scottish mathematician, and professor at University of Dundee.
Roger Fletcher FRS FRSE is a Scottish mathematician, and professor at University of Dundee.
Ronald Pearson Tripp
Ronald Pearson Tripp (1914–2001) was a British paleontologist specializing in trilobites.
Ronald Pearson Tripp (1914–2001) was a British paleontologist specializing in trilobites.
Ronald Selby Wright
Ronald William Vernon Selby Wright CVO TD JP FRSE FSAScot (12 June 1908, Glasgow - 24 October 1995, Edinburgh) was a Church of Scotland minister.
Ronald William Vernon Selby Wright CVO TD JP FRSE FSAScot (12 June 1908, Glasgow - 24 October 1995, Edinburgh) was a Church of Scotland minister.
Sampson Gamgee
Dr Joseph Sampson Gamgee, MRCS, FRSE (17 April 1828, Livorno, Italy – 18 September 1886) was a surgeon at the Queen's Hospital (later the General Hospital) in Birmingham, England.
Dr Joseph Sampson Gamgee, MRCS, FRSE (17 April 1828, Livorno, Italy – 18 September 1886) was a surgeon at the Queen's Hospital (later the General Hospital) in Birmingham, England.
Samson Abramsky
Samson D. Abramsky FRS, FRSE is a computer scientist who currently holds the Christopher Strachey Professorship at Oxford University Computing Laboratory.
Samson D. Abramsky FRS, FRSE is a computer scientist who currently holds the Christopher Strachey Professorship at Oxford University Computing Laboratory.
Samuel Brown (Royal Navy officer)
Captain Sir Samuel Brown of Netherbyres KH FRSE was an early pioneer of chain design and manufacture and of suspension bridge design and construction.
Captain Sir Samuel Brown of Netherbyres KH FRSE was an early pioneer of chain design and manufacture and of suspension bridge design and construction.
Samuel Butcher (classicist)
Samuel Henry Butcher was an Anglo-Irish classical scholar.
Samuel Henry Butcher was an Anglo-Irish classical scholar.
Samuel James Thomson
Professor Samuel James (Sam) Thomson (27 September 1922 – 4 March 2006) was a Scottish chemist and author, and was Reader, Titular Professor and Director of Chemical Laboratories at the Universi...
Professor Samuel James (Sam) Thomson (27 September 1922 – 4 March 2006) was a Scottish chemist and author, and was Reader, Titular Professor and Director of Chemical Laboratories at the Universi...
Sheila McLean
Professor Sheila Ann Manson McLean, FRSE, FRCPE, FRCGP, FRSA (b.
Professor Sheila Ann Manson McLean, FRSE, FRCPE, FRCGP, FRSA (b.
Sheila Scott Macintyre
Sheila Scott Macintyre (née Sheila Scott, April 23, 1910 - March 21, 1960) was a Scottish mathematician well known for her work on the Whittaker constant.
Sheila Scott Macintyre (née Sheila Scott, April 23, 1910 - March 21, 1960) was a Scottish mathematician well known for her work on the Whittaker constant.
Sheina Marshall
Sheina MacAlister Marshall (20 April 1896, Rothesay - 7 April 1977) was a Scottish marine zoologist who worked at the Scottish Marine Biological Association, at Millport, Cumbrae.
Sheina MacAlister Marshall (20 April 1896, Rothesay - 7 April 1977) was a Scottish marine zoologist who worked at the Scottish Marine Biological Association, at Millport, Cumbrae.
Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet
Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet FRSE was a Scottish advocate and historian.
Sir Archibald Alison, 1st Baronet FRSE was a Scottish advocate and historian.
Sir George Clerk, 6th Baronet
Sir George Clerk of Pennycuik, 6th Baronet PC, DL (19 November 1787 – 23 December 1867), was a British Tory politician.
Sir George Clerk of Pennycuik, 6th Baronet PC, DL (19 November 1787 – 23 December 1867), was a British Tory politician.
Sir George Clerk-Maxwell, 4th Baronet
Sir George Clerk-Maxwell, 4th Baronet, of Penicuik, was the second son of Sir John Clerk, 2nd Baronet of Penicuik, and Janet, daughter of Sir John Inglis, 2nd Baronet of Cramond, was born at Edi...
Sir George Clerk-Maxwell, 4th Baronet, of Penicuik, was the second son of Sir John Clerk, 2nd Baronet of Penicuik, and Janet, daughter of Sir John Inglis, 2nd Baronet of Cramond, was born at Edi...
Sir James Falshaw, 1st Baronet
Sir James Falshaw, 1st Baronet JP, DL, FRSE, was a British engineer and politician.
Sir James Falshaw, 1st Baronet JP, DL, FRSE, was a British engineer and politician.
Sir James Grant, 8th Baronet
Sir James Grant of Grant, 8th Baronet FRSE FSA, was a Scottish landowner and politician.
Sir James Grant of Grant, 8th Baronet FRSE FSA, was a Scottish landowner and politician.
Sir John Clerk, 5th Baronet
Sir John Clerk of Pennycuik, 5th Baronet FRSE was a Royal Navy officer.
Sir John Clerk of Pennycuik, 5th Baronet FRSE was a Royal Navy officer.
Sir John Gladstone, 1st Baronet
Sir John Gladstone, 1st Baronet (11 December 1764 – 7 December 1851) was a Scottish merchant Member of Parliament, and the father of the British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone.
Sir John Gladstone, 1st Baronet (11 December 1764 – 7 December 1851) was a Scottish merchant Member of Parliament, and the father of the British Prime Minister William Ewart Gladstone.
Sir John Sinclair, 1st Baronet
Sir John Sinclair, 1st Baronet (10 May 1754 – 21 December 1835) was a Scottish politician, writer on finance and agriculture and the first person to use the word statistics in the Engli...
Sir John Sinclair, 1st Baronet (10 May 1754 – 21 December 1835) was a Scottish politician, writer on finance and agriculture and the first person to use the word statistics in the Engli...
Sir Mitchell Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baronet
Sir Mitchell Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baronet was a Lord Provost of Edinburgh.
Sir Mitchell Mitchell-Thomson, 1st Baronet was a Lord Provost of Edinburgh.
Sir Richard Griffith, 1st Baronet
Sir Richard John Griffith, was an Irish geologist, mining engineer and chairman of the Board of Works of Ireland, who completed the first complete geological map of Ireland and was author of the...
Sir Richard John Griffith, was an Irish geologist, mining engineer and chairman of the Board of Works of Ireland, who completed the first complete geological map of Ireland and was author of the...
Sir Robert Arbuthnot, 2nd Baronet
There have been two creations of baronets with the surname Arbuthnot, both in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom and both are extant.
There have been two creations of baronets with the surname Arbuthnot, both in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom and both are extant.
Stair Agnew
Sir Stair Agnew KCB FRSE (6 December 1831 – 12 July 1916) was a Scottish public official.
Sir Stair Agnew KCB FRSE (6 December 1831 – 12 July 1916) was a Scottish public official.
Stanley Cursiter
Stanley Cursiter, CBE was a Scottish artist who played an important role in introducing Post-Impressionism and Futurism to Scotland.
Stanley Cursiter, CBE was a Scottish artist who played an important role in introducing Post-Impressionism and Futurism to Scotland.
Stephen Blackmore
Stephen John Blackmore CBE FRSE FIBiol FLS is a British botanist, Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh since 1999; previous to this he was Keeper of Botany at the Natural History ...
Stephen John Blackmore CBE FRSE FIBiol FLS is a British botanist, Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh since 1999; previous to this he was Keeper of Botany at the Natural History ...
Stephen Salter
Stephen Hugh Salter is Emeritus Professor of Engineering Design at the University of Edinburgh and inventor of the eponymous Salter duck wave energy device.
Stephen Hugh Salter is Emeritus Professor of Engineering Design at the University of Edinburgh and inventor of the eponymous Salter duck wave energy device.
Steve Chapman
Professor Stephen Kenneth Chapman FRSE FRSC CChem PhD (born 1959) is Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
Professor Stephen Kenneth Chapman FRSE FRSC CChem PhD (born 1959) is Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
Steve Reicher
Stephen D Reicher (Steve Reicher) is Professor of Social Psychology and former Head of the School of Psychology at the University of St Andrews.
Stephen D Reicher (Steve Reicher) is Professor of Social Psychology and former Head of the School of Psychology at the University of St Andrews.
Stewart Sutherland, Baron Sutherland of Houndwood
Stewart Ross Sutherland, Baron Sutherland of Houndwood, (born 25 February 1941) is a British academic and public servant and one of the UK's most distinguished philosophers of religion.
Stewart Ross Sutherland, Baron Sutherland of Houndwood, (born 25 February 1941) is a British academic and public servant and one of the UK's most distinguished philosophers of religion.
Struther Arnott
Struther Arnott CBE FRS FRSE FIBiol FRSC (born 25 September 1934) is a Scottish molecular biologist and chemist who specialises in cancer research.
Struther Arnott CBE FRS FRSE FIBiol FRSC (born 25 September 1934) is a Scottish molecular biologist and chemist who specialises in cancer research.
Sue Black (forensic anthropologist)
Sue Black (born 1961) is a Scottish forensic anthropologist, professor of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology at the University of Dundee.
Sue Black (born 1961) is a Scottish forensic anthropologist, professor of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology at the University of Dundee.
Thomas Allan
The mineralogist Thomas Allan was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 17 July 1777 to a family of Scottish merchants and bankers.
The mineralogist Thomas Allan was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 17 July 1777 to a family of Scottish merchants and bankers.
Thomas Chalmers
Thomas Chalmers, Scottish mathematician, political economist, and a leader of the Free Church of Scotland, was born at Anstruther in Fife.
Thomas Chalmers, Scottish mathematician, political economist, and a leader of the Free Church of Scotland, was born at Anstruther in Fife.
Thomas Charles Hope
Thomas Charles Hope was a Scottish physician and chemist.
Thomas Charles Hope was a Scottish physician and chemist.
Thomas Dick Lauder
Sir Thomas Dick Lauder of Fountainhall, 7th Baronet, FRSE FSA was a Scottish author.
Sir Thomas Dick Lauder of Fountainhall, 7th Baronet, FRSE FSA was a Scottish author.
Thomas F Krauss
Thomas F Krauss is a physics researcher at the University of St Andrews.
Thomas F Krauss is a physics researcher at the University of St Andrews.
Thomas Grainger
Thomas Grainger FRSE (12 November 1794 – 25 July 1852) was a Scottish civil engineer and surveyor.
Thomas Grainger FRSE (12 November 1794 – 25 July 1852) was a Scottish civil engineer and surveyor.
Thomas Grainger Stewart
Sir Thomas Grainger Stewart FRSE FRCPE (23 September, 1837, Edinburgh - 3 February, 1900, Edinburgh) was an eminent Scottish physician who served as president of the Royal College of Physicians...
Sir Thomas Grainger Stewart FRSE FRCPE (23 September, 1837, Edinburgh - 3 February, 1900, Edinburgh) was an eminent Scottish physician who served as president of the Royal College of Physicians...
Thomas Haining Gillespie
Thomas Haining "Tom" Gillespie FRSE FZS was a Scottish solicitor, zoological administrator, and broadcaster.
Thomas Haining "Tom" Gillespie FRSE FZS was a Scottish solicitor, zoological administrator, and broadcaster.
Thomas Hamilton (writer)
Thomas Hamilton, Scottish writer, was the younger brother of the philosopher, William Hamilton.
Thomas Hamilton, Scottish writer, was the younger brother of the philosopher, William Hamilton.
Thomas J Mackie
Professor Thomas Jones Mackie CBE was a noted Scottish bacteriologist; Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Edinburgh; and author of medical research textbooks.
Professor Thomas Jones Mackie CBE was a noted Scottish bacteriologist; Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Edinburgh; and author of medical research textbooks.
Thomas Logie MacDonald
Thomas Logie MacDonald (1901 – 1973) was a Scottish astronomer and politician, and eponym of lunar crater McDonald.
Thomas Logie MacDonald (1901 – 1973) was a Scottish astronomer and politician, and eponym of lunar crater McDonald.
Thomas Muir (mathematician)
Sir Thomas Muir FRS (25 August 1844 – 21 March 1934) was a Scottish mathematician, remembered as an authority on determinants.
Sir Thomas Muir FRS (25 August 1844 – 21 March 1934) was a Scottish mathematician, remembered as an authority on determinants.
Thomas Murray MacRobert
Thomas Murray MacRobert (4 April 1884, Dreghorn, Ayrshire – 1 November 1962, Glasgow) was a Scottish mathematician.
Thomas Murray MacRobert (4 April 1884, Dreghorn, Ayrshire – 1 November 1962, Glasgow) was a Scottish mathematician.
Thomas Percival
Thomas Percival FRS FRSE FSA (1740–1804) was an English physician and author, best known for crafting perhaps the first modern code of medical ethics.
Thomas Percival FRS FRSE FSA (1740–1804) was an English physician and author, best known for crafting perhaps the first modern code of medical ethics.
Thomas Reid
The Reverend Thomas Reid FRSE, was a religiously trained Scottish philosopher, and a contemporary of David Hume, was the founder of the Scottish School of Common Sense, and played an integral ro...
The Reverend Thomas Reid FRSE, was a religiously trained Scottish philosopher, and a contemporary of David Hume, was the founder of the Scottish School of Common Sense, and played an integral ro...
Thomas Richardson Colledge
Thomas Richardson Colledge (1796 – 28 October 1879) was a Scottish surgeon with the East India Company at Guangzhou (Canton) who served part-time as the first medical missionary in China.
Thomas Richardson Colledge (1796 – 28 October 1879) was a Scottish surgeon with the East India Company at Guangzhou (Canton) who served part-time as the first medical missionary in China.
Thomas Smith (barrister)
Sir Thomas Broun Smith, QC, FBA, FRSE (3 December 1915 - 15 October 1988) was a lawyer, soldier and academic.
Sir Thomas Broun Smith, QC, FBA, FRSE (3 December 1915 - 15 October 1988) was a lawyer, soldier and academic.
Thomas Stephens Davies
Thomas Stephens Davies (1794?–1851) was a British mathematician.
Thomas Stephens Davies (1794?–1851) was a British mathematician.
Thomas Telford
Thomas Telford FRS, FRSE was a Scottish civil engineer, architect and stonemason, and a noted road, bridge and canal builder.
Thomas Telford FRS, FRSE was a Scottish civil engineer, architect and stonemason, and a noted road, bridge and canal builder.
Thomas Thomson (advocate)
Thomas Thomson FRSE FSA Scot (10 November 1768, Dailly, Ayrshire - 2 October, 1852, Edinburgh) was a Scottish advocate, antiquarian and archivist who served as Principal Clerk of Session (1828-...
Thomas Thomson FRSE FSA Scot (10 November 1768, Dailly, Ayrshire - 2 October, 1852, Edinburgh) was a Scottish advocate, antiquarian and archivist who served as Principal Clerk of Session (1828-...
Thomas Thomson (chemist)
Thomas Thomson FRS FRSE FLS FFPSG MWS (12 April 1773 – 2 July 1852) was a Scottish chemist and mineralogist whose writings contributed to the early spread of Dalton's atomic theory.
Thomas Thomson FRS FRSE FLS FFPSG MWS (12 April 1773 – 2 July 1852) was a Scottish chemist and mineralogist whose writings contributed to the early spread of Dalton's atomic theory.
Thomas Wilson (composer)
Thomas Wilson CBE was a Scottish composer of classical music.
Thomas Wilson CBE was a Scottish composer of classical music.
Tim Ingold
Tim Ingold is a British social anthropologist, currently Chair of Social Anthropology at the University of Aberdeen.
Tim Ingold is a British social anthropologist, currently Chair of Social Anthropology at the University of Aberdeen.
Timothy O'Shea
Sir Timothy Michael Martin O'Shea, FRSE (born 1949, Hamburg, Germany) is the current Vice-Chancellor and Principal of The University of Edinburgh.
Sir Timothy Michael Martin O'Shea, FRSE (born 1949, Hamburg, Germany) is the current Vice-Chancellor and Principal of The University of Edinburgh.
Timothy Sprigge
Timothy L.S. Sprigge (January 14, 1932 in London – July 11, 2007) was a British idealist philosopher who spent the latter portion of his career at the University of Edinburgh, where he was Profe...
Timothy L.S. Sprigge (January 14, 1932 in London – July 11, 2007) was a British idealist philosopher who spent the latter portion of his career at the University of Edinburgh, where he was Profe...
Timothy Williamson
Timothy Williamson (born Uppsala, 6 August 1955) is a British philosopher whose main research interests are in philosophical logic, philosophy of language, epistemology and metaphysics.
Timothy Williamson (born Uppsala, 6 August 1955) is a British philosopher whose main research interests are in philosophical logic, philosophy of language, epistemology and metaphysics.
Tom Devine
Tom Devine BA PhD D.Litt Hon D.Litt Hon D.Litt Hon D.Univ Hon Fellow OBE FRSE Hon MRIA FRHistS FBA is a historian of Scotland.
Tom Devine BA PhD D.Litt Hon D.Litt Hon D.Litt Hon D.Univ Hon Fellow OBE FRSE Hon MRIA FRHistS FBA is a historian of Scotland.
Tom Farmer
Sir Thomas "Tom" Farmer, CVO, CBE, KCSG, FRSE, DL is a Scottish entrepreneur.
Sir Thomas "Tom" Farmer, CVO, CBE, KCSG, FRSE, DL is a Scottish entrepreneur.
Ulf Leonhardt
Ulf Leonhardt (born October 9, 1965) is a German scientist, born in Schlema, Germany (formerly East Germany).
Ulf Leonhardt (born October 9, 1965) is a German scientist, born in Schlema, Germany (formerly East Germany).
Vicki Bruce
Victoria Geraldine "Vicki" Bruce OBE, MA, PhD, CPsychol, FBPsS, FRSE, FBA (born 4 January 1953 in Essex) is a British psychologist, Professor of Psychology and current Head of the School of Psyc...
Victoria Geraldine "Vicki" Bruce OBE, MA, PhD, CPsychol, FBPsS, FRSE, FBA (born 4 January 1953 in Essex) is a British psychologist, Professor of Psychology and current Head of the School of Psyc...
Vladimir Gilelevich Maz'ya
Vladimir Gilelevich Maz'ya is a Russian mathematician, born in Leningrad in 1937.
Vladimir Gilelevich Maz'ya is a Russian mathematician, born in Leningrad in 1937.
W.H. Walsh
William Henry Walsh FBA FRSE ( 10 December 1913 - 7 April 1986) was a British philosopher.
William Henry Walsh FBA FRSE ( 10 December 1913 - 7 April 1986) was a British philosopher.
Walter Biggar Blaikie
Walter Biggar Blaikie FRSE (23 November 1847, Pilrig, Edinburgh - 3 May 1928) was a Scottish civil engineer, printer, historian and astronomer.
Walter Biggar Blaikie FRSE (23 November 1847, Pilrig, Edinburgh - 3 May 1928) was a Scottish civil engineer, printer, historian and astronomer.
Walter Brown (mathematician)
Walter Brown FRSE was a Scottish mathematician and engineer.
Walter Brown FRSE was a Scottish mathematician and engineer.
Walter Eric Spear
Walter Eric Spear FRSE PhD FRS FInstP (20 January 1921 - 21 February 2008) was a German physicist noted for his pioneering work to help develop large area electronics and thin film displays.
Walter Eric Spear FRSE PhD FRS FInstP (20 January 1921 - 21 February 2008) was a German physicist noted for his pioneering work to help develop large area electronics and thin film displays.
Walter Frederick Campbell
Walter Frederick Campbell of Shawfield FRSE, was a Scottish politician.
Walter Frederick Campbell of Shawfield FRSE, was a Scottish politician.
Walter Ledermann
Walter Ledermann FRSE (18 March 1911 Berlin, Germany – 22 May 2009 London, England) was a German and British mathematician who worked on matrix theory, group theory, homological algebra, numbe...
Walter Ledermann FRSE (18 March 1911 Berlin, Germany – 22 May 2009 London, England) was a German and British mathematician who worked on matrix theory, group theory, homological algebra, numbe...
Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time.
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time.
William Adam of Blair Adam
William Adam of Blair Adam was a Scottish advocate, barrister, politician and judge.
William Adam of Blair Adam was a Scottish advocate, barrister, politician and judge.
William Alison
William Pulteney Alison FRSE FRCPE FSA (Scot) (1790-1859) was a Scottish physician, social reformer and philanthropist.
William Pulteney Alison FRSE FRCPE FSA (Scot) (1790-1859) was a Scottish physician, social reformer and philanthropist.
William Bald
William Bald FRSE (c. 1789 – March, 1857) was a Scottish surveyor, cartographer and civil engineer.
William Bald FRSE (c. 1789 – March, 1857) was a Scottish surveyor, cartographer and civil engineer.
William Carmichael M'Intosh
William Carmichael M'Intosh FRSE FRS FLS was a Scottish physician and marine zoologist.
William Carmichael M'Intosh FRSE FRS FLS was a Scottish physician and marine zoologist.
William Carmichael McIntosh
William Carmichael McIntosh, FRS (10 October 1838, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland – 1 April 1931, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland) was a Scottish physician and marine zoologist.
William Carmichael McIntosh, FRS (10 October 1838, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland – 1 April 1931, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland) was a Scottish physician and marine zoologist.
William Charles Wells
William Charles Wells MD FRS FRSEd (1757–1817), was a Scottish-American physician and printer.
William Charles Wells MD FRS FRSEd (1757–1817), was a Scottish-American physician and printer.
William Cochran (physicist)
William (Bill) Cochran (30 July 1922 – 28 August 2003) was a prominent Scottish physicist.
William (Bill) Cochran (30 July 1922 – 28 August 2003) was a prominent Scottish physicist.
William Colin Mackenzie
Sir William Colin Mackenzie (9 March 1877 – 29 June 1938), usually known as Colin Mackenzie, was an Australian anatomist, benefactor, museum administrator and director.
Sir William Colin Mackenzie (9 March 1877 – 29 June 1938), usually known as Colin Mackenzie, was an Australian anatomist, benefactor, museum administrator and director.
William Cullen
William Cullen FRS FRSE FRCPE FPSG was a Scottish physician, chemist and agriculturalist, and one of the most important professors at the Edinburgh Medical School, during its heyday as the leadi...
William Cullen FRS FRSE FRCPE FPSG was a Scottish physician, chemist and agriculturalist, and one of the most important professors at the Edinburgh Medical School, during its heyday as the leadi...
William Cullen, Baron Cullen of Whitekirk
William Douglas Cullen, Baron Cullen of Whitekirk, is one of the senior members of the Scottish judiciary.
William Douglas Cullen, Baron Cullen of Whitekirk, is one of the senior members of the Scottish judiciary.
William Dyce
William Dyce was a distinguished Scottish artist, who played a significant part in the formation of public art education in the UK, as perhaps the true parent of the South Kensington Schools system.
William Dyce was a distinguished Scottish artist, who played a significant part in the formation of public art education in the UK, as perhaps the true parent of the South Kensington Schools system.
William Edmondstoune Aytoun
William Edmondstoune Aytoun FRSE (21 June 1813 – 4 August 1865) was a Scottish lawyer and poet.
William Edmondstoune Aytoun FRSE (21 June 1813 – 4 August 1865) was a Scottish lawyer and poet.
William Fleetwood Sheppard
William Fleetwood Sheppard (20 November 1863 – 12 October 1936) Australian-British civil servant, mathematician and statistician remembered for his work in finite differences, interpolatio...
William Fleetwood Sheppard (20 November 1863 – 12 October 1936) Australian-British civil servant, mathematician and statistician remembered for his work in finite differences, interpolatio...
William G. Hill
William George "Bill" Hill, OBE, FRS, FRSE (born 7 August 1940) is a British geneticist and statistician.
William George "Bill" Hill, OBE, FRS, FRSE (born 7 August 1940) is a British geneticist and statistician.
William George Nicholson Geddes
William George Nicholson Geddes, CBE DSc FRSE FEng (29 July 1913 – 10 November 1993) was a Scottish civil engineer.
William George Nicholson Geddes, CBE DSc FRSE FEng (29 July 1913 – 10 November 1993) was a Scottish civil engineer.
William Greenfield (Minister)
William Greenfield was a Scottish minister, literary critic, author and mathematician whose career ended in scandal, resulting in him being excommunicated from the Church of Scotland, having h...
William Greenfield was a Scottish minister, literary critic, author and mathematician whose career ended in scandal, resulting in him being excommunicated from the Church of Scotland, having h...
William Gregory (chemist)
William Gregory was a Scottish physician who is probably best known today for his work in chemistry.
William Gregory was a Scottish physician who is probably best known today for his work in chemistry.
William Hayes (geneticist)
William Hayes FRS (18 Jan 1913 – 7 Jan 1994) was an Irish geneticist.
William Hayes FRS (18 Jan 1913 – 7 Jan 1994) was an Irish geneticist.
William Henry Barlow
William Henry Barlow FRS FRSE FICE MIMechE (10 May 1812 –12 November 1902) was an English civil engineer of the 19th century, particularly associated with railway engineering projects.
William Henry Barlow FRS FRSE FICE MIMechE (10 May 1812 –12 November 1902) was an English civil engineer of the 19th century, particularly associated with railway engineering projects.
William Henry Playfair
William Henry Playfair FRSE (15 July 1790 – 19 March 1857) was one of the greatest Scottish architects of the 19th century, designer of many of Edinburgh's neo-classical landmarks in the New Town.
William Henry Playfair FRSE (15 July 1790 – 19 March 1857) was one of the greatest Scottish architects of the 19th century, designer of many of Edinburgh's neo-classical landmarks in the New Town.
William Hugh Clifford Frend
The Reverend Professor William Hugh Clifford Frend (11 January 1916 - 1 August 2005) was an English ecclesiastical historian, archaeologist, and Anglican priest.
The Reverend Professor William Hugh Clifford Frend (11 January 1916 - 1 August 2005) was an English ecclesiastical historian, archaeologist, and Anglican priest.
William John Macquorn Rankine
William John Macquorn Rankine was a Scottish civil engineer, physicist and mathematician.
William John Macquorn Rankine was a Scottish civil engineer, physicist and mathematician.
William King (engineer)
William F King FRSE FRMetS was a Scottish engineer.
William F King FRSE FRMetS was a Scottish engineer.
William M'Intosh
William Carmichael M'Intosh (also spelt McIntosh; 10 October 1838, St Andrews – 1 April 1931, St Andrews) was a Scottish physician and marine zoologist.
William Carmichael M'Intosh (also spelt McIntosh; 10 October 1838, St Andrews – 1 April 1931, St Andrews) was a Scottish physician and marine zoologist.
William MacGillivray
William MacGillivray FRSE MWS (25 January 1796 – 4 September 1852) was a Scottish naturalist and ornithologist.
William MacGillivray FRSE MWS (25 January 1796 – 4 September 1852) was a Scottish naturalist and ornithologist.
William MacGregor Henderson
Sir William MacGregor Henderson FRS FRSE PZS was a Scottish vetinary expert on foot and mouth disease.
Sir William MacGregor Henderson FRS FRSE PZS was a Scottish vetinary expert on foot and mouth disease.
William MacTaggart
Sir William MacTaggart (1903-1981) was a Scottish painter known for his landscapes of East Lothian, France, Norway and elsewhere.
Sir William MacTaggart (1903-1981) was a Scottish painter known for his landscapes of East Lothian, France, Norway and elsewhere.
William Marshall Smart
William Marshall Smart (9 March, 1889, Doune, Perthshire - 17 September, 1975, Lancaster) was a Scottish astronomer.
William Marshall Smart (9 March, 1889, Doune, Perthshire - 17 September, 1975, Lancaster) was a Scottish astronomer.
William Michael Herbert Greaves
William Michael Herbert Greaves (10 September 1897 – 24 December 1955) was a British astronomer.
William Michael Herbert Greaves (10 September 1897 – 24 December 1955) was a British astronomer.
William Moodie
William Moodie FRSE was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, philologist, and Professor of Hebrew at Edinburgh University.
William Moodie FRSE was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, philologist, and Professor of Hebrew at Edinburgh University.
William Nicol (inventor)
William Nicol (1770 – 1851) was a Scottish physicist and geologist who invented the first device for obtaining plane-polarized light — the Nicol prism — in 1828.
William Nicol (1770 – 1851) was a Scottish physicist and geologist who invented the first device for obtaining plane-polarized light — the Nicol prism — in 1828.
William Peck (astronomer)
Sir William Peck FRSE FRAS (3 January, 1862, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire - 7 March, 1925, Edinburgh) was a Scottish astronomer and scientific instrument maker.
Sir William Peck FRSE FRAS (3 January, 1862, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire - 7 March, 1925, Edinburgh) was a Scottish astronomer and scientific instrument maker.
William Penney, Baron Penney
William George Penney, Baron Penney OM, KBE PhD, DSc,, FRS, FRSE, FIC, Hon FCGI, was an English mathematician and professor of mathematical physics at the Imperial College London as well as ...
William George Penney, Baron Penney OM, KBE PhD, DSc,, FRS, FRSE, FIC, Hon FCGI, was an English mathematician and professor of mathematical physics at the Imperial College London as well as ...
William Ramsay
Sir William Ramsay (1852–1916) was a Scottish chemist who discovered the noble gases and received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1904 "in recognition of his services in the discovery of ...
Sir William Ramsay (1852–1916) was a Scottish chemist who discovered the noble gases and received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1904 "in recognition of his services in the discovery of ...
William Ramsay Smith
William Ramsay Smith was a Scottish physician, naturalist, anthropologist and civil servant, active in Australia later in his career.
William Ramsay Smith was a Scottish physician, naturalist, anthropologist and civil servant, active in Australia later in his career.
William Richardson (classicist)
William Richardson FRSE (1 October 1743 – 3 November 1814) was a Scottish classicist and literary scholar.
William Richardson FRSE (1 October 1743 – 3 November 1814) was a Scottish classicist and literary scholar.
William Robertson (historian)
William Robertson FRSE FSA (19 September 1721 – 11 June 1793) was a Scottish historian, minister of religion, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh.
William Robertson FRSE FSA (19 September 1721 – 11 June 1793) was a Scottish historian, minister of religion, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh.
William Robertson Smith
William Robertson Smith was a Scottish orientalist, Old Testament scholar, professor of divinity, and minister of the Free Church of Scotland.
William Robertson Smith was a Scottish orientalist, Old Testament scholar, professor of divinity, and minister of the Free Church of Scotland.
William Smellie (encyclopedist)
William Smellie was a Scottish master printer, naturalist, antiquary, editor and encyclopedist.
William Smellie was a Scottish master printer, naturalist, antiquary, editor and encyclopedist.
William Speirs Bruce
William Speirs Bruce (1 August 1867 – 28 October 1921) was a Scottish naturalist, polar scientist and oceanographer who organised and led the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition (1902–0...
William Speirs Bruce (1 August 1867 – 28 October 1921) was a Scottish naturalist, polar scientist and oceanographer who organised and led the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition (1902–0...
William Stewart (biologist)
Sir William Duncan Paterson Stewart, FRS, FRSE was President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 1999–2002 and Chairman of the Microbiological Research Authority.
Sir William Duncan Paterson Stewart, FRS, FRSE was President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 1999–2002 and Chairman of the Microbiological Research Authority.
William Stewart (scientist)
Sir William Duncan Paterson Stewart, FRS, FRSE was President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 1999–2002 and Chairman of the Microbiological Research Authority.
Sir William Duncan Paterson Stewart, FRS, FRSE was President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from 1999–2002 and Chairman of the Microbiological Research Authority.
William Thomas Calman
William Thomas Calman (29 December 1871 – 29 September 1952) was a Scottish zoologist, specialising in the Crustacea.
William Thomas Calman (29 December 1871 – 29 September 1952) was a Scottish zoologist, specialising in the Crustacea.
William Wallace (mathematician)
William Wallace was a Scottish mathematician and astronomer who invented the eidograph.
William Wallace was a Scottish mathematician and astronomer who invented the eidograph.
William Williams (veterinarian)
William Williams FRSE PRCVS (1832-1900) was a Welsh veterinary surgeon who served as principal of the Dick Veterinary College in Edinburgh (1867-73) and as president of the Royal College of Vete...
William Williams FRSE PRCVS (1832-1900) was a Welsh veterinary surgeon who served as principal of the Dick Veterinary College in Edinburgh (1867-73) and as president of the Royal College of Vete...
William Wright (botanist)
William Wright (1735–1819) was a Scottish physician and botanist.
William Wright (1735–1819) was a Scottish physician and botanist.
Wilson Dobie Wilson
Wilson Dobie Wilson FRSE FRA was a nineteenth century Scottish author, editor and traveller.
Wilson Dobie Wilson FRSE FRA was a nineteenth century Scottish author, editor and traveller.
Árpád Pusztai
Árpád Pusztai (8 September 1930) is a Hungarian-born biochemist and nutritionist who spent 36 years at the Rowett Research Institute in Aberdeen, Scotland.
Árpád Pusztai (8 September 1930) is a Hungarian-born biochemist and nutritionist who spent 36 years at the Rowett Research Institute in Aberdeen, Scotland.