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James Bannerman, (1807–1868), Free Church of Scotland theologian; Jenny Geddes (c. 1600 – c. 1660), market trader, threw stool at Dean of Edinburgh in protest at new prayer book. Thomas Guthrie (1803–1873), divine and philanthropist, preacher associated with temperance and Ragged Schools; James Haldane (1768–1851), theologian and missionary
Isobel Hogg Kerr Beattie (1900–1970), possibly the first woman to practise architecture in Scotland; John Begg (1866–1937), architect who practised in London, South Africa and India, and taught at Edinburgh College of Art; William Bryce Binnie (c. 1885–c. 1963) Alexander Black (c.1790–1858) Hippolyte Blanc (1844–1917)
Scotland portal; Biography portal; This category lists articles on people native to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. Subcategories. This category has the following ...
People associated with Edinburgh, Scotland. This category contains biographical articles about people with a strong association with Edinburgh. See also Category:People from Edinburgh , which is a subcategory of this one.
Regius Keeper of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: Thomas Graham: 1805–1869 chemist discovered dialysis: Robert Edmond Grant: 1793–1874 biologist Swiney lecturer in geology to the British Museum: Marion Cameron Gray: 1902–1979 mathematician discovered Gray graph: David Gregory: 1659–1708 astronomer, mathematician Savilian Professor of ...
This is a list of notable graduates as well as non-graduate former students, academic staff, and university officials of the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.It also includes those who may be considered alumni by extension, having studied at institutions that later merged with the University of Edinburgh.
Although the Royal High School long enjoyed a near monopoly on boys' education among the Edinburgh burgesses and county gentry, roll lists before the mid eighteenth century are incomplete. Consequently, attendance by the mathematician John Napier (1550–1617) and the philosopher David Hume (1711–1776) is unconfirmed and may be legend.
Davey Johnstone, rock guitarist and vocalist (born in Edinburgh), best known for his work with Elton John, Alice Cooper, and Meat Loaf; Duncan Johnstone (1925–1999), bagpiper and composer; Jonny, two-person band; Josef K, band; Kathryn Joseph, singer/songwriter; Ruarri Joseph, singer/songwriter; Jackie Joyce, also known as Helicopter Girl