SettingsScottish scholars and academics
A. Berriedale Keith
Arthur Berriedale Keith (1879–1944) was a constitutional lawyer, scholar of Sanskrit and Indologist.
Arthur Berriedale Keith (1879–1944) was a constitutional lawyer, scholar of Sanskrit and Indologist.
A. R. B. Haldane
Archibald Richard Burdon Haldane (1900 – 1982) was a Scottish social historian and writer.
Archibald Richard Burdon Haldane (1900 – 1982) was a Scottish social historian and writer.
Alan Spence
Alan Spence is a Scottish writer and is Professor in Creative Writing at the University of Aberdeen, where he is also artistic director of the annual WORD Festival.
Alan Spence is a Scottish writer and is Professor in Creative Writing at the University of Aberdeen, where he is also artistic director of the annual WORD Festival.
Alex Smith (engineer)
Sir Alex Smith was born a Scottish industrial scientist and educator.
Sir Alex Smith was born a Scottish industrial scientist and educator.
Alexander Anderson (mathematician)
Alexander Anderson (c. 1592, Aberdeen – c. 1620, Paris) was a Scottish mathematician.
Alexander Anderson (c. 1592, Aberdeen – c. 1620, Paris) was a Scottish mathematician.
Alexander Carrick
Alexander Carrick 1882–1966 was one of Scotland’s leading monumental sculptors of the early part of the 20th century.
Alexander Carrick 1882–1966 was one of Scotland’s leading monumental sculptors of the early part of the 20th century.
Alexander de Kininmund (died 1344)
Alexander de Kininmund (died 1344) was a 14th century Scottish churchman.
Alexander de Kininmund (died 1344) was a 14th century Scottish churchman.
Alexander Falconer Murison
A. F. Murison, MA, LLD, KC. (1847 - 1934) was an eminent Professor of Roman Law and Jurisprudence at University College, London and at Oxford University.
A. F. Murison, MA, LLD, KC. (1847 - 1934) was an eminent Professor of Roman Law and Jurisprudence at University College, London and at Oxford University.
Alexander Geddes
Alexander Geddes was a Scottish theologian and scholar.
Alexander Geddes was a Scottish theologian and scholar.
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 Henderson (theologian)
Alexander Henderson (c. 1583 – 19 August 1646) was a Scottish theologian, and an important ecclesiastical statesman of his period.
Alexander Henderson (c. 1583 – 19 August 1646) was a Scottish theologian, and an important ecclesiastical statesman of his period.
Alexander Mackenzie (composer)
Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie KCVO was a Scottish composer, conductor and teacher best known for his oratorios, violin and piano pieces, Scottish folk music and works for the stage.
Sir Alexander Campbell Mackenzie KCVO was a Scottish composer, conductor and teacher best known for his oratorios, violin and piano pieces, Scottish folk music and works for the stage.
Alexander Maconochie (penal reformer)
Alexander Maconochie was a Scottish naval officer, geographer, and penal reformer.
Alexander Maconochie was a Scottish naval officer, geographer, and penal reformer.
Alexander Monro (secundus)
Alexander Monro of Craiglockhart and Cockburn was a Scottish anatomist, surgeon and medical educator.
Alexander Monro of Craiglockhart and Cockburn was a Scottish anatomist, surgeon and medical educator.
Alexander Rose (geologist)
Alexander Rose (1781 – 1860) of Edinburgh was a wood and ivory turner, following in the footsteps of his father, John, who came from Cromarty.
Alexander Rose (1781 – 1860) of Edinburgh was a wood and ivory turner, following in the footsteps of his father, John, who came from Cromarty.
Alexander Thom
Alexander "Sandy" Thom was a Scottish engineer most famous for his theory of the Megalithic yard, categorization of stone circles and his studies of Stonehenge and other archaeological sites.
Alexander "Sandy" Thom was a Scottish engineer most famous for his theory of the Megalithic yard, categorization of stone circles and his studies of Stonehenge and other archaeological sites.
Andrew B. Davidson
Andrew Bruce Davidson (1831 – January 26, 1902) was Professor of Hebrew and Oriental languages in New College, University of Edinburgh.
Andrew Bruce Davidson (1831 – January 26, 1902) was Professor of Hebrew and Oriental languages in New College, University of Edinburgh.
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 Lang
Andrew Lang (31 March 1844 – 20 July 1912) was a Scots poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology.
Andrew Lang (31 March 1844 – 20 July 1912) was a Scots poet, novelist, literary critic, and contributor to the field of anthropology.
Andrew Martin Fairbairn
Dr Andrew Martin Fairbairn was a Scottish theological scholar, born near Edinburgh.
Dr Andrew Martin Fairbairn was a Scottish theological scholar, born near Edinburgh.
Andrew Melville
Andrew Melville (1 August 1545 – 1622) was a Scottish scholar, theologian and religious reformer.
Andrew Melville (1 August 1545 – 1622) was a Scottish scholar, theologian and religious reformer.
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 Ross (sociologist)
Andrew Ross is currently a professor in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University.
Andrew Ross is currently a professor in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis at New York University.
Angus Calder
Angus Lindsay Ritchie Calder (5 February 1942 – 5 June 2008) was a Scottish academic, writer, historian, educator and literary editor with a background in English literature, politics and cultur...
Angus Lindsay Ritchie Calder (5 February 1942 – 5 June 2008) was a Scottish academic, writer, historian, educator and literary editor with a background in English literature, politics and cultur...
Anne Davidson
Anne Ross Davidson, DA (3 February 1937, Glasgow, Scotland - 20 December 2008, Aberdeen, Scotland) was a noted Scottish sculptor and artist.
Anne Ross Davidson, DA (3 February 1937, Glasgow, Scotland - 20 December 2008, Aberdeen, Scotland) was a noted Scottish sculptor and artist.
Anne Lorne Gillies
Anne Lorne Gillies (born 1944) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, broadcaster, academic and writer.
Anne Lorne Gillies (born 1944) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, broadcaster, academic and writer.
Anne Macaulay
Anne Macaulay was a British musicologist, archaeologist, author and lecturer.
Anne Macaulay was a British musicologist, archaeologist, author and lecturer.
Archibald Pitcairne
Archibald Pitcairne (25 December 1652 – 20 October 1713) was a Scottish physician.
Archibald Pitcairne (25 December 1652 – 20 October 1713) was a Scottish physician.
Archibald Scott Couper
Archibald Scott Couper (31 March 1831 – 11 March 1892) was a Scottish chemist who proposed an early theory of chemical structure and bonding.
Archibald Scott Couper (31 March 1831 – 11 March 1892) was a Scottish chemist who proposed an early theory of chemical structure and bonding.
Benno Schotz
Benno Schotz (28 August 1891 Arensburg – 11 October 1984 Glasgow) was a Scottish artist.
Benno Schotz (28 August 1891 Arensburg – 11 October 1984 Glasgow) was a Scottish artist.
Bill Roscoe
A. William "Bill" Roscoe is a Scottish computer scientist.
A. William "Bill" Roscoe is a Scottish computer scientist.
Campbell Armstrong
Campbell Armstrong graduated with a degree in Philosophy from the University of Sussex, England] He taught creative writing from 1971-74 at the State University of New York; from 1975-78 he ta...
Campbell Armstrong graduated with a degree in Philosophy from the University of Sussex, England] He taught creative writing from 1971-74 at the State University of New York; from 1975-78 he ta...
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.
Cecil Weir
Cecil James Mullo Weir was a Scottish academic and theologian, who was Professor of Hebrew and Semitic Languages at the University of Glasgow from 1937 until 1968.
Cecil James Mullo Weir was a Scottish academic and theologian, who was Professor of Hebrew and Semitic Languages at the University of Glasgow from 1937 until 1968.
Charles Bruce (physicist)
Charles Edward Rhodes Bruce (C.E.R. Bruce), MA., DSc., FIEE., FInstP., (1902 near Glasgow – 30 Dec 1979) was a Scottish astrophysicist and writer.
Charles Edward Rhodes Bruce (C.E.R. Bruce), MA., DSc., FIEE., FInstP., (1902 near Glasgow – 30 Dec 1979) was a Scottish astrophysicist and writer.
Charles Thomson Rees Wilson
Charles Thomson Rees Wilson, CH, FRS was a Scottish physicist and meteorologist who received the Nobel Prize in physics for his invention of the cloud chamber.
Charles Thomson Rees Wilson, CH, FRS was a Scottish physicist and meteorologist who received the Nobel Prize in physics for his invention of the cloud chamber.
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.
Chris Atton
Christopher Frank Atton is Professor of Media and Culture in the School of Arts and Creative Industries at Edinburgh Napier University.
Christopher Frank Atton is Professor of Media and Culture in the School of Arts and Creative Industries at Edinburgh Napier University.
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 Mackenzie
Colonel Colin Mackenzie (1754–1821) was Surveyor General of India, and an art collector and orientalist.
Colonel Colin Mackenzie (1754–1821) was Surveyor General of India, and an art collector and orientalist.
Dauvit Broun
Dauvit Broun (David Brown) (born 1961) is a Scottish historian, Professor of Scottish History at the University of Glasgow.
Dauvit Broun (David Brown) (born 1961) is a Scottish historian, Professor of Scottish History at the University of Glasgow.
David Brewster
Sir David Brewster KH PRSE FRS FSA FSSA MICE was a Scottish physicist, mathematician, astronomer, inventor, writer and university principal.
Sir David Brewster KH PRSE FRS FSA FSSA MICE was a Scottish physicist, mathematician, astronomer, inventor, writer and university principal.
David Daiches
David Daiches was a Scottish literary historian and literary critic, scholar and writer.
David Daiches was a Scottish literary historian and literary critic, scholar and writer.
David Drysdale (mathematician)
David Drysdale was a Scottish mathematician.
David Drysdale was a Scottish mathematician.
David Edgar (academic)
David Edgar is Professor of Strategy and Business Transformation and member of the Department of Management at the Caledonian Business School, part of Glasgow Caledonian University, one of the ...
David Edgar is Professor of Strategy and Business Transformation and member of the Department of Management at the Caledonian Business School, part of Glasgow Caledonian University, one of the ...
David Wallace (physicist)
Professor Sir David James Wallace, CBE, FRS, DL is master of Churchill College, Cambridge.
Professor Sir David James Wallace, CBE, FRS, DL is master of Churchill College, Cambridge.
Dominic D. P. Johnson
Dominic D. P. Johnson is a Reader in Politics and International Relations at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Dominic D. P. Johnson is a Reader in Politics and International Relations at the University of Edinburgh, 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 Young (classicist)
Professor Douglas Young was a Scottish poet, scholar, and translator.
Professor Douglas Young was a Scottish poet, scholar, and translator.
Duncan Glen
Professor Duncan Munro Glen was a Scottish poet, literary editor and Emeritus Professor of Visual Communication at Nottingham Trent University.
Professor Duncan Munro Glen was a Scottish poet, literary editor and Emeritus Professor of Visual Communication at Nottingham Trent University.
Duncan Inglis Cameron
Duncan Inglis Cameron (26 August 1927 – 7 May 2006) was a university administrator and Secretary of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
Duncan Inglis Cameron (26 August 1927 – 7 May 2006) was a university administrator and Secretary of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
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...
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.
Edwin Muir
Edwin Muir was an Orcadian poet, novelist and translator born on a farm in Deerness on the Orkney Islands.
Edwin Muir was an Orcadian poet, novelist and translator born on a farm in Deerness on the Orkney Islands.
Euan Mackie
Euan Wallace MacKie is a British archaeologist and anthropologist.
Euan Wallace MacKie is a British archaeologist and anthropologist.
Euan MacKie
Euan Wallace MacKie is a British archaeologist and anthropologist.
Euan Wallace MacKie is a British archaeologist and anthropologist.
Ewen MacLachlan
Ewen MacLachlan was a Scottish scholar and poet.
Ewen MacLachlan was a Scottish scholar and poet.
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.
Florentius Volusenus
Florentius Volusenus was a Scottish humanist most noted for his De Animi Tranquillitate.
Florentius Volusenus was a Scottish humanist most noted for his De Animi Tranquillitate.
Francis Hutcheson (philosopher)
Francis Hutcheson (8 August 1694 – 8 August 1746) was a philosopher born in Ireland to a family of Scottish Presbyterians who became one of the founding fathers of the Scottish Enlightenment.
Francis Hutcheson (8 August 1694 – 8 August 1746) was a philosopher born in Ireland to a family of Scottish Presbyterians who became one of the founding fathers of the Scottish Enlightenment.
George Buchanan
George Buchanan (February 1506 – 28 September 1582) was a Scottish historian and humanist scholar.
George Buchanan (February 1506 – 28 September 1582) was a Scottish historian and humanist scholar.
George Campbell (minister)
George Campbell was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity.
George Campbell was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity.
George Campbell (Presbyterian minister)
George Campbell (December 25, 1719 – April 6, 1796) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity.
George Campbell (December 25, 1719 – April 6, 1796) was a Scottish Enlightenment philosopher, minister, theologian, and professor of divinity.
George Dalgarno
George Dalgarno (1626–1687) was a Scottish intellectual interested in linguistic problems.
George Dalgarno (1626–1687) was a Scottish intellectual interested in linguistic problems.
George Dickie (botanist)
George Dickie (1812, Aberdeen - 1882) was a Scottish botanist, who specialised in algae.
George Dickie (1812, Aberdeen - 1882) was a Scottish botanist, who specialised in algae.
George Fordyce
George Fordyce was a distinguished Scottish physician, lecturer on medicine, and chemist, who was a Fellow of the Royal Society and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.
George Fordyce was a distinguished Scottish physician, lecturer on medicine, and chemist, who was a Fellow of the Royal Society and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.
George Gordon, 1st Earl of Aberdeen
George Gordon, 1st Earl of Aberdeen (6 October 1637 – 20 April 1720), Lord Chancellor of Scotland, was the second son of Sir John Gordon, 1st Baronet, of Haddo, Aberdeenshire, (executed in 1644)...
George Gordon, 1st Earl of Aberdeen (6 October 1637 – 20 April 1720), Lord Chancellor of Scotland, was the second son of Sir John Gordon, 1st Baronet, of Haddo, Aberdeenshire, (executed in 1644)...
George Henderson (scholar)
George Henderson (18 February 1866 – 26 June 1912) was a scholar of Scottish Gaelic.
George Henderson (18 February 1866 – 26 June 1912) was a scholar of Scottish Gaelic.
George Jardine
George Jardine (1742–1827) was a Scottish academic and educator.
George Jardine (1742–1827) was a Scottish academic and educator.
George Lawson (botanist)
George Lawson (October 12, 1827 – November 10, 1895) was a Scottish-Canadian botanist who is considered the "father of Canadian botany".
George Lawson (October 12, 1827 – November 10, 1895) was a Scottish-Canadian botanist who is considered the "father of Canadian botany".
George Milligan
George Milligan (2 April 1860 – 25 November 1934) was a Biblical scholar and professor at Glasgow University.
George Milligan (2 April 1860 – 25 November 1934) was a Biblical scholar and professor at Glasgow University.
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.
Gilbert Burnet
Gilbert Burnet (18 September 1643 – 17 March 1715) was a Scottish theologian and historian, and Bishop of Salisbury.
Gilbert Burnet (18 September 1643 – 17 March 1715) was a Scottish theologian and historian, and Bishop of Salisbury.
Gordon Beveridge
Sir Gordon Beveridge, FEng, FIChemE, FRSA (1933, St Andrews – 1999, Bangor), was President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland from 1986 - 1997.
Sir Gordon Beveridge, FEng, FIChemE, FRSA (1933, St Andrews – 1999, Bangor), was President and Vice-Chancellor of Queen's University of Belfast, Northern Ireland from 1986 - 1997.
Gordon Brown
James Gordon Brown is a British Labour Party politician who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 until 2010.
James Gordon Brown is a British Labour Party politician who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the Labour Party from 2007 until 2010.
Hamilton Alexander Rosskeen Gibb
Sir Hamilton Alexander Rosskeen Gibb, also commonly referred to as "H. A. R. Gibb", was a Scottish historian on Oriental studies.
Sir Hamilton Alexander Rosskeen Gibb, also commonly referred to as "H. A. R. Gibb", was a Scottish historian on Oriental studies.
Hector Boece
Hector Boece, known in Latin as Hector Boecius or Boethius, was a Scottish philosopher and first Principal of King's College in Aberdeen, a predecessor of the University of Aberdeen.
Hector Boece, known in Latin as Hector Boecius or Boethius, was a Scottish philosopher and first Principal of King's College in Aberdeen, a predecessor of the University of Aberdeen.
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.
Henry Faulds
Henry Faulds was a Scottish physician, missionary and scientist who is noted for the development of fingerprinting.
Henry Faulds was a Scottish physician, missionary and scientist who is noted for the development of fingerprinting.
Henry Scrimgeour
Henry Scrimgeour or Scrymgeour (c.
Henry Scrimgeour or Scrymgeour (c.
Herbert John Clifford Grierson
Sir Herbert John Clifford Grierson (1866–1960; often referred to as Herbert J. C. Grierson) was a Scottish literary scholar editor and literary critic.
Sir Herbert John Clifford Grierson (1866–1960; often referred to as Herbert J. C. Grierson) was a Scottish literary scholar editor and literary critic.
Hugh Dan MacLennan
Dr Hugh Dan MacLennan (Scottish Gaelic: Uisdean MacGill-Fhinnein) is a Scottish broadcaster, author and sporting academic with specific interest in the sport of shinty.
Dr Hugh Dan MacLennan (Scottish Gaelic: Uisdean MacGill-Fhinnein) is a Scottish broadcaster, author and sporting academic with specific interest in the sport of shinty.
Hugh Kerr
Hugh Kerr (born 9 July 1944 in Hurlford, East Ayrshire) is a Scottish politician and a former lecturer in social policy at the University of East London.
Hugh Kerr (born 9 July 1944 in Hurlford, East Ayrshire) is a Scottish politician and a former lecturer in social policy at the University of East London.
Iain Torrance
Iain Richard Torrance is President of Princeton Theological Seminary and a former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Iain Richard Torrance is President of Princeton Theological Seminary and a former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
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...
James Beattie (writer)
Professor James Beattie (25 October, 1735, Laurencekirk—18 August, 1803, Aberdeen) was a Scottish scholar and writer.
Professor James Beattie (25 October, 1735, Laurencekirk—18 August, 1803, Aberdeen) was a Scottish scholar and writer.
James Blair (Virginia)
James Blair D.D. (1656 – 18 April 1743) was a Scottish born clergyman in the Church of England.
James Blair D.D. (1656 – 18 April 1743) was a Scottish born clergyman in the Church of England.
James Drever
James Drever was a Scottish academic who served as the first Principal of the University of Dundee.
James Drever was a Scottish academic who served as the first Principal of the University of Dundee.
James George Frazer
Sir James George Frazer, was a Scottish social anthropologist influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion.
Sir James George Frazer, was a Scottish social anthropologist influential in the early stages of the modern studies of mythology and comparative religion.
James Hadow
James Hadow was Principal of St Mary's College, St Andrews from 1707 till 1747.
James Hadow was Principal of St Mary's College, St Andrews from 1707 till 1747.
James I of England
James VI and I was King of Scots as James VI and King of England and Ireland as James I.
James VI and I was King of Scots as James VI and King of England and Ireland as James I.
James Lorimer (advocate)
James Lorimer was a Scottish advocate and professor of public law.
James Lorimer was a Scottish advocate and professor of public law.
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 Mylne
James Mylne was a Scottish philosopher and academic who was born in Perthshire in 1757 and educated at the University of St Andrews.
James Mylne was a Scottish philosopher and academic who was born in Perthshire in 1757 and educated at the University of St Andrews.
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 VI and I
James VI & I (19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625) was King of Scots as James VI from 24 July 1567.
James VI & I (19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625) was King of Scots as James VI from 24 July 1567.
James Young Simpson (scientist)
James Young Simpson (1873–1934), M.A., D.Sc. (Edin.), F.R.S.E, F.S.A. (Scot.), F.R.A.I., Hon.
James Young Simpson (1873–1934), M.A., D.Sc. (Edin.), F.R.S.E, F.S.A. (Scot.), F.R.A.I., Hon.
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.
Jim Gatheral
Jim Gatheral is a researcher in the field of Mathematical finance, who has contributed to the study of volatility as applied to the pricing and risk management of derivatives.
Jim Gatheral is a researcher in the field of Mathematical finance, who has contributed to the study of volatility as applied to the pricing and risk management of derivatives.
John Alexander Stewart (philosopher)
John Alexander Stewart (19 October 1846 – 27 December 1933) was a Scottish writer, educator and philosopher.
John Alexander Stewart (19 October 1846 – 27 December 1933) was a Scottish writer, educator and philosopher.
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 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 Drane
John William Drane is a theologian who is probably best known for his two best-selling books on the Bible, Introducing the Old Testament and Introducing the New Testament (both published...
John William Drane is a theologian who is probably best known for his two best-selling books on the Bible, Introducing the Old Testament and Introducing the New Testament (both published...
John Erskine of Dun
John Erskine of Dun was a Scottish religious reformer.
John Erskine of Dun was a Scottish religious reformer.
John Gilchrist (surgeon)
John Borthwick Gilchrist FRSE was a Scottish surgeon and Indologist.
John Borthwick Gilchrist FRSE was a Scottish surgeon and Indologist.
John Gowdie
John Gowdie (1682 – 1762) was a Scottish academic and Church of Scotland minister.
John Gowdie (1682 – 1762) was a Scottish academic and Church of Scotland minister.
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 Houston (painter)
John Houston OBE (1 April 1930 – 27 September 2008) was a Scottish painter.
John Houston OBE (1 April 1930 – 27 September 2008) was a Scottish painter.
John Ker, 3rd Duke of Roxburghe
John Ker, 3rd Duke of Roxburghe KG, KT, PC (23 April 1740 – 1804) was a Scottish nobleman and bibliophile.
John Ker, 3rd Duke of Roxburghe KG, KT, PC (23 April 1740 – 1804) was a Scottish nobleman and bibliophile.
John Lesley
John Lesley (or Leslie) (29 September 1527 – 31 May 1596) was a Scottish Roman Catholic bishop and historian.
John Lesley (or Leslie) (29 September 1527 – 31 May 1596) was a Scottish Roman Catholic bishop and historian.
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 Mair
John Mair (or Major) (also known in Latin as Joannes Majoris and Haddingtonus Scotus) (1467–1550) was a Scottish philosopher, much admired in his day and an acknowledged influence ...
John Mair (or Major) (also known in Latin as Joannes Majoris and Haddingtonus Scotus) (1467–1550) was a Scottish philosopher, much admired in his day and an acknowledged influence ...
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 Muir (indologist)
John Muir was a Scottish Sanskrit scholar and Indologist.
John Muir was a Scottish Sanskrit scholar and Indologist.
John Murray (MP for Leeds West)
John Murray (28 February 1879 – 28 December 1964) was a Scottish civil servant, university administrator and Liberal Party politician.
John Murray (28 February 1879 – 28 December 1964) was a Scottish civil servant, university administrator and Liberal Party politician.
John Ogilvie (lexicographer)
John Ogilvie (April 17, 1797 – November 21, 1867) was a Scottish lexicographer who edited the Imperial Dictionary.
John Ogilvie (April 17, 1797 – November 21, 1867) was a Scottish lexicographer who edited the Imperial Dictionary.
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 Samuel Forrest
John Samuel Forrest FRS (20 August 1907-11 November 1992) was a Scottish-born physicist, author and Professor Emeritus, University of Strathclyde.
John Samuel Forrest FRS (20 August 1907-11 November 1992) was a Scottish-born physicist, author and Professor Emeritus, University of Strathclyde.
John Scott Haldane
John Scott Haldane CH FRS was a Scottish physiologist famous for intrepid self-experimenting which led to many important discoveries about the human body and the nature of gases.
John Scott Haldane CH FRS was a Scottish physiologist famous for intrepid self-experimenting which led to many important discoveries about the human body and the nature of gases.
John Urquhart Cameron
John Urquhart Cameron (born 1943) is a distinguished academic and social reformer and a former parish minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Urquhart Cameron (born 1943) is a distinguished academic and social reformer and a former parish minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Witherspoon
John Witherspoon was a Scots Presbyterian minister and a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Jersey.
John Witherspoon was a Scots Presbyterian minister and a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Jersey.
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.
Kathleen Jamie
Kathleen Jamie FRSL (born 13 May 1962) is a Scottish poet and traveller, raised in Currie, Edinburgh.
Kathleen Jamie FRSL (born 13 May 1962) is a Scottish poet and traveller, raised in Currie, Edinburgh.
M. C. Bradbrook
Muriel Clara Bradbrook (1909 – 11 June 1993) was a British literary scholar and authority on Shakespeare.
Muriel Clara Bradbrook (1909 – 11 June 1993) was a British literary scholar and authority on Shakespeare.
Margaret Fairlie
Margaret Fairlie was a Scottish academic and gynaecologist.
Margaret Fairlie was a Scottish academic and gynaecologist.
Margery Palmer McCulloch
Margery Palmer McCulloch is a Scottish literary scholar and author.
Margery Palmer McCulloch is a Scottish literary scholar and author.
Mary Gordon Calder
Mary Gordon Calder was a Scottish paleobotanist Mary Gordon Calder was born in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, Scotland to William Calder, a general manager of a warehouse.
Mary Gordon Calder was a Scottish paleobotanist Mary Gordon Calder was born in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, Scotland to William Calder, a general manager of a warehouse.
Matthew McDiarmid
Matthew McDiarmid, full name Matthew Purdie McDiarmid (25 June 1914–12 February 1996) was a Scottish literary scholar, essayist, campaigning academic and poet.
Matthew McDiarmid, full name Matthew Purdie McDiarmid (25 June 1914–12 February 1996) was a Scottish literary scholar, essayist, campaigning academic and poet.
Michael Gardiner (writer)
Michael Gardiner is a Scottish writer and academic, born in Irvine, Scotland in 1970.
Michael Gardiner is a Scottish writer and academic, born in Irvine, Scotland in 1970.
Michael Scot
Michael Scot (Latin: Michael Scotus) (1175 – 1232?) was a medieval mathematician and scholar.
Michael Scot (Latin: Michael Scotus) (1175 – 1232?) was a medieval mathematician and scholar.
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.
Peter Blackburn
Peter Blackburn was a Scottish scholar and prelate.
Peter Blackburn was a Scottish scholar and prelate.
Peter Hume Brown
Peter Hume Brown (17 December 1849 – 1 December 1918) was a Scottish historian and professor who played an important part in establishing Scottish history as a significant academic discipline.
Peter Hume Brown (17 December 1849 – 1 December 1918) was a Scottish historian and professor who played an important part in establishing Scottish history as a significant academic discipline.
Peter Ritchie Calder
Peter Ritchie Ritchie-Calder, Baron Ritchie-Calder (1 July 1906, Forfar, Angus - 31 January 1982, Edinburgh) was a noted Scottish author, journalist and academic.
Peter Ritchie Ritchie-Calder, Baron Ritchie-Calder (1 July 1906, Forfar, Angus - 31 January 1982, Edinburgh) was a noted Scottish author, journalist and academic.
Ramsay Heatley Traquair
Ramsay Heatley Traquair (30 July 1840—22 November 1912) was a Scottish naturalist who became a leading expert on fossil fish.
Ramsay Heatley Traquair (30 July 1840—22 November 1912) was a Scottish naturalist who became a leading expert on fossil fish.
Reginald Johnston
Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston, KCMG, CBE, (1874–1938) was a Scottish academic, diplomat and tutor to Puyi, the last emperor of China, and later appointed as the last Commissioner of Weihaiwei.
Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston, KCMG, CBE, (1874–1938) was a Scottish academic, diplomat and tutor to Puyi, the last emperor of China, and later appointed as the last Commissioner of Weihaiwei.
Robert Cormack
Emeritus Professor Robert Cormack (born 1946, Blantyre, Scotland) retired in late 2009 after an illustrious career in higher education, most notably at Queen’s University, Belfast where his serv...
Emeritus Professor Robert Cormack (born 1946, Blantyre, Scotland) retired in late 2009 after an illustrious career in higher education, most notably at Queen’s University, Belfast where his serv...
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 Davidson (theologian)
Robert Davidson (born 1927) is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Glasgow (Trinity College) and was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1990.
Robert Davidson (born 1927) is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Glasgow (Trinity College) and was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1990.
Robert Franklin Muirhead
Robert Franklin Muirhead (1860–1941), was a Scottish mathematician who discovered Muirhead's inequality.
Robert Franklin Muirhead (1860–1941), was a Scottish mathematician who discovered Muirhead's inequality.
Robert Gordon of Straloch
Robert Gordon of Straloch (14 September 1580 – 18 August 1661) was a Scottish cartographer, noted as a poet, mathematician, antiquary, and geographer, and for his collection of music for the lute.
Robert Gordon of Straloch (14 September 1580 – 18 August 1661) was a Scottish cartographer, noted as a poet, mathematician, antiquary, and geographer, and for his collection of music for the lute.
Robert J. T. Bell
Robert J. T. Bell RSE (15 January 1876 – 8 September 1963) was a Scottish mathematician.
Robert J. T. Bell RSE (15 January 1876 – 8 September 1963) was a Scottish mathematician.
Robert Jack (physicist)
Robert Jack (4 November 1877 – 1 May 1957) was a Scottish-born physicist, professor and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Otago, and pioneer of radio broadcasting, New Zealand.
Robert Jack (4 November 1877 – 1 May 1957) was a Scottish-born physicist, professor and Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science, University of Otago, and pioneer of radio broadcasting, New Zealand.
Robert Oliver Cunningham
Robert Oliver Cunningham (1841–1918) was a Scottish naturalist.
Robert Oliver Cunningham (1841–1918) was a Scottish naturalist.
Robert T Beaty
Professor Robert T Beaty OBE FREng FIEE, FIProdE, engineer, is a former Chairman of Renfrewshire Enterprise, Chairman of the Court of the University of Paisley and the University of the West of ...
Professor Robert T Beaty OBE FREng FIEE, FIProdE, engineer, is a former Chairman of Renfrewshire Enterprise, Chairman of the Court of the University of Paisley and the University of the West of ...
Rosalind Mitchison
Rosalind Mary Mitchison was a historian of Scotland who specialised in social history.
Rosalind Mary Mitchison was a historian of Scotland who specialised in social history.
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.
Thomas Barclay (scholar)
Thomas Barclay, was professor at Toulouse and Poitiers.
Thomas Barclay, was professor at Toulouse and Poitiers.
Thomas Blackwell (scholar)
Thomas Blackwell the younger, (1701- 6 March 1757), classical scholar and historian, was born on 4 August 1701 in the city of Aberdeen, son of Rev.
Thomas Blackwell the younger, (1701- 6 March 1757), classical scholar and historian, was born on 4 August 1701 in the city of Aberdeen, son of Rev.
Thomas Innes
Thomas Innes was a Scottish Roman Catholic priest and historian.
Thomas Innes was a Scottish Roman Catholic priest and historian.
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 Webster (geologist)
Thomas Webster (1773 – 26 December 1844), Scottish geologist, was born in Orkney, and was educated at Aberdeen.
Thomas Webster (1773 – 26 December 1844), Scottish geologist, was born in Orkney, and was educated at Aberdeen.
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 Hubbard
Tom Hubbard was the first librarian of the Scottish Poetry Library and is the author, editor or co-editor of over thirty academic and literary works.
Tom Hubbard was the first librarian of the Scottish Poetry Library and is the author, editor or co-editor of over thirty academic and literary works.
W. Douglas Simpson
William Douglas Simpson CBE (2 August 1896 - 9 October 1968) was a Scottish architecture and archaeology academic and writer.
William Douglas Simpson CBE (2 August 1896 - 9 October 1968) was a Scottish architecture and archaeology academic and writer.
Walter Raleigh (professor)
Professor Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh (5 September 1861 – 13 May 1922) was an English scholar, poet and author.
Professor Sir Walter Alexander Raleigh (5 September 1861 – 13 May 1922) was an English scholar, poet and author.
William Alexander Hunter
William Alexander Hunter (8 May 1844 – 21 July 1898) was a Scottish jurist and Liberal politician.
William Alexander Hunter (8 May 1844 – 21 July 1898) was a Scottish jurist and Liberal politician.
William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling
William Alexander, Earl of Stirling was a Scotsman who was an early developer of Scottish colonisation of Port Royal, Nova Scotia and Long Island, New York.
William Alexander, Earl of Stirling was a Scotsman who was an early developer of Scottish colonisation of Port Royal, Nova Scotia and Long Island, New York.
William Allan Neilson
William Allan Neilson (28 Mar 1869 – 1946) was a Scottish-American educator, writer and lexicographer.
William Allan Neilson (28 Mar 1869 – 1946) was a Scottish-American educator, writer and lexicographer.
William Barclay (jurist)
William Barclay (1546–1608) was a Scottish jurist.
William Barclay (1546–1608) was a Scottish jurist.
William Bellenden
William Bellenden (c. 1550 – c. 1633) was a Scottish classical scholar.
William Bellenden (c. 1550 – c. 1633) was a Scottish classical scholar.
William Craigie
Sir William Alexander Craigie (13 August 1867 – 2 September 1957) was a philologist and a lexicographer.
Sir William Alexander Craigie (13 August 1867 – 2 September 1957) was a philologist and a lexicographer.
William Elphinstone
William Elphinstone (1431 – 25 October 1514) was a Scottish statesman, Bishop of Aberdeen and founder of the University of Aberdeen.
William Elphinstone (1431 – 25 October 1514) was a Scottish statesman, Bishop of Aberdeen and founder of the University of Aberdeen.
William Erskine, Lord Kinneder
William Erskine, Lord Kinneder, was a friend of Sir Walter Scott.
William Erskine, Lord Kinneder, was a friend of Sir Walter Scott.
William Gunion Rutherford
William Gunion Rutherford (17 July 1853 – 19 July 1907) was a Scottish scholar.
William Gunion Rutherford (17 July 1853 – 19 July 1907) was a Scottish scholar.
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 Paton Ker
William Paton Ker was a Scottish literary scholar and essayist.
William Paton Ker was a Scottish literary scholar and essayist.
William Samson
Dr. William Byars Samson (born 1943 in Forfar) is a Scottish astronomer, academic, computer scientist and a researcher in the fields of Astronomy, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, and Artifi...
Dr. William Byars Samson (born 1943 in Forfar) is a Scottish astronomer, academic, computer scientist and a researcher in the fields of Astronomy, Databases, Artificial Intelligence, and Artifi...
Winifred Rushforth
Dr (Margaret) Winifred Rushforth OBE (1885-1983) (née Bartholomew) was a Jungian psychoanalyst who spent much of her career in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Dr (Margaret) Winifred Rushforth OBE (1885-1983) (née Bartholomew) was a Jungian psychoanalyst who spent much of her career in Edinburgh, Scotland.