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The recorded history of Scotland begins with the arrival of the Roman Empire in the 1st century, when the province of Britannia reached as far north as the Antonine Wall. North of this was Caledonia , inhabited by the Picti , whose uprisings forced Rome's legions back to Hadrian's Wall .
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)
The English renewed their war with Scotland, and David was forced to flee the kingdom by Edward Balliol, son of King John, who managed to get himself crowned (1332–1356) and to give away Scotland's southern counties to England before being driven out again. David spent much of his life in exile, first in freedom with his ally, France, and ...
The first minister of Scotland is the head of government of Scotland, leader of the Scottish Government and keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland.The first minister is responsible for the exercise of functions by the Cabinet of the Scottish Government; policy development and coordination; relationships with the rest of the United Kingdom, Europe and international relations.
author of The Natural History of the British Entomostraca: Thomas Barker: 1838–1907 mathematician professor of pure mathematics at Owens College: Sir Isaac Bayley Balfour: 1853-1922 botanist Sherardian Professor of Botany: John Hutton Balfour: 1808–1884 botanist John Barclay: 1758–1826 anatomist donor of the Barclay Collection at Surgeons ...
Who's Who in Scotland includes leading figures in politics, law, the churches, education, business and finance, the civil service and local government, science and medicine, the arts and sport. Entries contain full name, address, date and place of birth, details of family, education, career, publications and recreations.
Scotland played a major role in the British effort in the First World War. It especially provided manpower, ships, machinery, fish and money. [86] With a population of 4.8 million in 1911, Scotland sent over half a million men to the war, of whom over a quarter died in combat or from disease, and 150,000 were seriously wounded. [87]
G. Humphrey Galbraith; Maud Galt; James Gardiner (British Army officer) Robert Garnock; Prince George of Denmark; Sir Henry Gibb, 1st Baronet; John Gibb (courtier)