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* [[Gareth Hoskins]] (1967–2016), architect, UK Architect of the year 2006
* [[Gareth Hoskins]] (1967–2016), architect, UK Architect of the year 2006
* [[Edith Hughes (architect)|Edith Mary Wardlaw Burnet Hughes]] (1888–1971), considered Britain's first practising woman architect, who established her own firm in 1920
* [[Edith Hughes (architect)|Edith Mary Wardlaw Burnet Hughes]] (1888–1971), considered Britain's first practising woman architect, who established her own firm in 1920
* [[Robert Hurd]] (1905-1963)
* [[Ernest Auldjo Jamieson]] (1880–1937), architect specialising in country houses, largely for wealthy family friends
* [[Ernest Auldjo Jamieson]] (1880–1937), architect specialising in country houses, largely for wealthy family friends
* [[George Meikle Kemp]] (1795–1844), carpenter, draughtsman, and architect, best known as the designer of the Scott Monument
* [[George Meikle Kemp]] (1795–1844), carpenter, draughtsman, and architect, best known as the designer of the Scott Monument
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* [[William Henry Playfair]] (1790–1857)
* [[William Henry Playfair]] (1790–1857)
* [[B. Marcus Priteca]] (1889–1971)
* [[B. Marcus Priteca]] (1889–1971)
* [[Alan Reiach]] (1910-1992)
* [[Robert Reid Raeburn]] (1819–1888), architect who worked in and around Edinburgh
* [[Robert Reid Raeburn]] (1819–1888), architect who worked in and around Edinburgh
* [[Robert Reid (architect)|Robert Reid]] (1774–1856), King's architect and surveyor for Scotland
* [[Robert Reid (architect)|Robert Reid]] (1774–1856), King's architect and surveyor for Scotland
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* [[Robert Aitken (publisher)|Robert Aitken]] (1734–1802), [[Philadelphia]] printer, the first to publish an English language Bible in the United States
* [[Robert Aitken (publisher)|Robert Aitken]] (1734–1802), [[Philadelphia]] printer, the first to publish an English language Bible in the United States
*[[Alexander Aikman]] (1755–1838), Jamaican printer, newspaper publisher, and landowner.
*[[Alexander Aikman]] (1755–1838), Jamaican printer, newspaper publisher, and landowner.
*[[Arthur Anderson (businessman)|Arthur Anderson]] (1792–1868), co-founder of P&O
*[[Arthur Anderson (businessman)|Arthur Anderson]] (1792–1868), co-founder of [[P&O]]
* [[Alexander Arbuthnot (printer)|Alexander Arbuthnot]] (died 1585), printer, work including [[George Buchanan]]'s first History of Scotland
* [[Alexander Arbuthnot (printer)|Alexander Arbuthnot]] (died 1585), printer, work including [[George Buchanan]]'s first History of Scotland
* [[George Gough Arbuthnot|Sir George Gough Arbuthnot]] (1848–1929), businessman and civic leader in [[British India]]
* [[George Gough Arbuthnot|Sir George Gough Arbuthnot]] (1848–1929), businessman and civic leader in [[British India]]
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* [[John George Bartholomew]] (1860–1920), cartographer and geographer
* [[John George Bartholomew]] (1860–1920), cartographer and geographer
* [[John (Ian) Bartholomew]] (1890–1962), cartographer and geographer
* [[John (Ian) Bartholomew]] (1890–1962), cartographer and geographer
* [[William Beardmore, 1st Baron Invernairn]] (1856–1936), founder of [[William Beardmore and Company]] engineers and shipbuilders
* [[William Beardmore, 1st Baron Invernairn]] (1856–1936), founder of [[William Beardmore & Company]] engineers and shipbuilders
* [[James Gordon Bennett, Sr.]] (1795–1872), founder and publisher of the ''[[New York Herald]]''
* [[James Gordon Bennett, Sr.]] (1795–1872), founder and publisher of the ''[[New York Herald]]''
* [[Alexander Berry]] (1781–1873), town of [[Berry, New South Wales|Berry]] is named after him, possibly the first millionaire in Australia
* [[Alexander Berry]] (1781–1873), town of [[Berry, New South Wales|Berry]] is named after him, possibly the first millionaire in Australia
* [[David Berry (landowner)|David Berry]] (1795–1889), livestock breeder, landowner and benefactor; brother of Alexander Berry
* [[David Berry (landowner)|David Berry]] (1795–1889), livestock breeder, landowner and benefactor; brother of Alexander Berry
* [[John Broadwood]] (1732–1812), founder of the [[piano]] manufacturer [[Broadwood and Sons]]
* [[Peter Buchan]] (1790–1854), editor, publisher, and collector of ballads and folktales
* [[Peter Buchan]] (1790–1854), editor, publisher, and collector of ballads and folktales
* [[David Dunbar Buick|David Buick]] (1854–1929), founded the Buick car company
* [[David Dunbar Buick|David Buick]] (1854–1929), founded the [[Buick]] car company
* [[Sir George Burns, 1st Baronet]] (1795–1890), shipping magnate
* [[Sir George Burns, 1st Baronet]] (1795–1890), shipping magnate
* [[James Burns (Australian shipowner)|Sir James Burns]] (1846–1923), businessman, shipowner and philanthropist in Australia
* [[James Burns (Australian shipowner)|Sir James Burns]] (1846–1923), businessman, shipowner and philanthropist in Australia
* [[James Burns (Scottish shipowner)|James Burns]] (1789–1871), shipowner born in Glasgow
* [[James Burns (Scottish shipowner)|James Burns]] (1789–1871), shipowner born in Glasgow
* [[John Burns, 1st Baron Inverclyde]] (1829–1901), shipowner, chairman of [[Cunard Line|Cunard]]
* [[John Burns, 1st Baron Inverclyde]] (1829–1901), shipowner, chairman of [[Cunard]]
* [[Agnes Campbell (printer)|Agnes Campbell, Lady Roseburn]] (1637–1716), printer, described as "Scotland's wealthiest early modern printer".
* [[Agnes Campbell (printer)|Agnes Campbell, Lady Roseburn]] (1637–1716), printer, described as "Scotland's wealthiest early modern printer".
* [[Andrew Carnegie]] (1835–1919), steel magnate, major philanthropist
* [[Andrew Carnegie]] (1835–1919), steel magnate, major philanthropist
* [[Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto]] (1879–1959), businessman, Governor of the Bank of England.
* [[Thomas Catto, 1st Baron Catto]] (1879–1959), businessman, [[Governor of the Bank of England]].
* [[William Chambers (publisher)|William Chambers of Glenormiston]] (1800–1883), publisher
* [[William Chambers (publisher)|William Chambers of Glenormiston]] (1800–1883), publisher
* Sir [[Arnold Clark]] (1928–2017), founder of Arnold Clark motor group
* Sir [[Arnold Clark]] (1928–2017), founder of [[Arnold Clark Automobiles]]
* [[Catherine Cranston]] (1849–1934), leading figure in the development of [[tea rooms]], patron of [[Charles Rennie Mackintosh]] and others
* [[Catherine Cranston]] (1849–1934), leading figure in the development of [[tea rooms]], patron of [[Charles Rennie Mackintosh]] and others
* [[William Cunninghame]] of Lainshaw (1731–1799), tobacco merchant
* [[William Cunninghame]] of Lainshaw (1731–1799), tobacco merchant
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* [[Adam Dawson (distiller)|Adam Dawson]] (1793–1873), [[Linlithgow]] and owner of [[St Magdalene distillery]]
* [[Adam Dawson (distiller)|Adam Dawson]] (1793–1873), [[Linlithgow]] and owner of [[St Magdalene distillery]]
* [[George Dempster of Dunnichen]] and Skibo (1732–1818), advocate, landowner, agricultural improver, politician and business man
* [[George Dempster of Dunnichen]] and Skibo (1732–1818), advocate, landowner, agricultural improver, politician and business man
* [[Peter Denny]] (1821–1895), shipbuilder and shipowner, with [[William Denny and Brothers]]
* [[Peter Denny]] (1821–1895), shipbuilder and shipowner, with [[William Denny & Brothers]]
* [[John Dewar, Sr.]] (1805–1880), founder of [[John Dewar & Sons]], Scotch whisky distillers
* [[John Dewar, Sr.]] (1805–1880), founder of [[John Dewar & Sons]], Scotch whisky distillers
* Dr. [[Henry Duncan (1774–1846)|Henry Duncan]] (1774–1846), Church of Scotland Minister; started the world's first savings bank in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway
* Dr. [[Henry Duncan (1774–1846)|Henry Duncan]] (1774–1846), Church of Scotland Minister; started the world's first savings bank in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway
* [[John Elder (shipbuilder)|John Elder]] (1824–1869), marine engineer and shipbuilder
* [[John Elder (shipbuilder)|John Elder]] (1824–1869), marine engineer and shipbuilder
* Sir [[Tom Farmer]] (born 1940), entrepreneur
* Sir [[Tom Farmer]] (born 1940), entrepreneur
* [[Robert Fleming (financier)|Robert Fleming]] (1845–1933), financier, founder of [[Robert Fleming & Co.]] [[merchant bank]]
* [[Robert Fleming (financier)|Robert Fleming]] (1845–1933), financier, founder of [[Robert Fleming & Co]] [[merchant bank]]
* [[B. C. Forbes]] (1880–1954), founder of ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine
* [[Bertie Forbes]] (1880–1954), founder of ''[[Forbes]]'' magazine
* [[Alexander Fordyce]] (died 1789), banker, involved in the [[bank run]] on [[Neal, James, Fordyce and Down]] in 1772
* [[Alexander Fordyce]] (died 1789), banker, involved in the [[bank run]] on [[Neal, James, Fordyce and Down]] in 1772
* [[Hugh Fraser (retailer)|Hugh Fraser]] (1817–1853), founder of [[House of Fraser]] group of department stores
* [[Alexander Fraser (died 1623)|Sir Alexander Fraser]] (c.1537-1623), founder of [[Fraserburgh]]
* [[Hugh Fraser (retailer)|Hugh Fraser]] (1817–1853), founder of [[House of Fraser]]
* [[Anita Frew|Anita Margaret Frew]] (born 1957), businessperson
* [[Anita Frew|Anita Margaret Frew]] (born 1957), businessperson
* [[Martin Gilbert (businessman)|Martin Gilbert]] (born 1955), Chief Executive of Aberdeen Asset Management
* [[Martin Gilbert (businessman)|Martin Gilbert]] (born 1955), Chief Executive of [[Aberdeen Asset Management]]
* [[James Gillespie (philanthropist)|James Gillespie]] (1726–1797), [[Snuff (tobacco)|snuff-maker]] and philanthropist
* [[James Gillespie (philanthropist)|James Gillespie]] (1726–1797), [[Snuff (tobacco)|snuff-maker]] and philanthropist
* [[Ann Gloag]] (born 1942), co-founder of Stagecoach Group, born in Perth
* [[Ann Gloag]] (born 1942), co-founder of [[Stagecoach Group]], born in Perth
* [[Thomas Blake Glover]] (1838–1911), Nagasaki-based trader in 19th-century Japan
* [[Thomas Blake Glover]] (1838–1911), Nagasaki-based trader in 19th-century Japan
* [[Robert Gordon (philanthropist)|Robert Gordon]] (1668–1731), founder of the [[Robert Gordon University]]
* [[Robert Gordon (philanthropist)|Robert Gordon]] (1668–1731), founder of the [[Robert Gordon University]]
* [[Angus Grossart|Sir Angus Grossart]] (1937–2022), chairman of merchant bank Noble Grossart
* [[Angus Grossart|Sir Angus Grossart]] (1937–2022), chairman of merchant bank Noble Grossart
* [[Andrew Halyburton]] (died 1507), merchant, 'Conservator of the Scottish privileges in the [[Low Countries]]'
* [[Andrew Halyburton]] (died 1507), merchant, '[[Conservator of the Scottish privileges in the Low Countries]]'
* [[Willie Haughey]] (born 1956), entrepreneur and founder of City Refrigeration Holdings
* [[Willie Haughey]] (born 1956), entrepreneur and founder of City Refrigeration Holdings
* [[George Heriot]] (1563–1624), goldsmith and founder of [[George Heriot's School]]
* [[George Heriot]] (1563–1624), goldsmith and founder of [[George Heriot's School]]
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* [[Brian Souter]] (born 1954), entrepreneur and co-founder of [[Stagecoach Group]]
* [[Brian Souter]] (born 1954), entrepreneur and co-founder of [[Stagecoach Group]]
* [[James Stirling (1800–1876)|James Stirling]] (1800–1876), builder of [[steam locomotive]]s, brother of [[Robert Stirling]]
* [[James Stirling (1800–1876)|James Stirling]] (1800–1876), builder of [[steam locomotive]]s, brother of [[Robert Stirling]]
* [[Thomas Sutherland (banker)|Thomas Sutherland]] (1834–1922), founder of [[The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation]] and [[HSBC Holdings plc]]
* [[Thomas Sutherland (banker)|Thomas Sutherland]] (1834–1922), founder of [[HSBC]]
* [[David Couper Thomson]] (1861–1954), proprietor of the newspaper and publishing company [[D. C. Thomson & Co. Ltd]]
* [[David Couper Thomson]] (1861–1954), proprietor of the newspaper and publishing company [[DC Thomson]]
* [[George Thomson (shipbuilder)|George Thomson]] (1815–1866), marine engineer and shipbuilder
* [[George Thomson (shipbuilder)|George Thomson]] (1815–1866), marine engineer and shipbuilder
* [[William Walls]] (1819–1893), lawyer and industrialist, influenced the development of 19th-century Glasgow
* [[William Walls]] (1819–1893), lawyer and industrialist, influenced the development of 19th-century Glasgow
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==Composers==
==Composers==
* Euphemia Allen (1861–1948), composer of the famous [[Chopsticks (waltz)]]
* [[Robert Burns]] (1759–1796)
* [[Robert Burns]] (1759–1796)
* [[Robert Carver (composer)|Robert Carver]] (c. 1485–c. 1570)
* [[Robert Carver (composer)|Robert Carver]] (c. 1485–c. 1570)
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* [[Michael Brown (fraudster)|Michael Brown]] (born 1966), [[fraudster]]
* [[Michael Brown (fraudster)|Michael Brown]] (born 1966), [[fraudster]]
* [[Henry John Burnett]] (1942–1963), murderer, last man to be hanged in Scotland
* [[Henry John Burnett]] (1942–1963), murderer, last man to be hanged in Scotland
* [[Isla Bryson]], rapist who later transitioned
* [[Francis Charteris (rake)|Colonel Francis Charteris]] (c. 1675–1732), nicknamed "The Rape-Master General"
* [[Francis Charteris (rake)|Colonel Francis Charteris]] (c. 1675–1732), nicknamed "The Rape-Master General"
* [[Robert Crichton, 8th Lord Crichton of Sanquhar]] (died 1612), peer, executed for the murder of a fencing teacher, John Turner
* [[Robert Crichton, 8th Lord Crichton of Sanquhar]] (died 1612), peer, executed for the murder of a fencing teacher, John Turner
* [[Minnie Dean|Williamina "Minnie" Dean]] (1844–1895), emigrant to [[New Zealand]], found guilty of [[infanticide]] and hanged; the only woman to receive the death penalty in New Zealand
* [[Minnie Dean|Williamina "Minnie" Dean]] (1844–1895), emigrant to [[New Zealand]], found guilty of [[infanticide]] and hanged; the only woman to receive the death penalty in New Zealand
* [[Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis]] (c.1498–1537), noblewoman convicted of attempted murder, executed by burning
* [[William Duff (dentist)|William John Duff]] (born 1962), dentist convicted for fraud and reckless endangerment
* [[William Duff (dentist)|William John Duff]] (born 1962), dentist convicted for fraud and reckless endangerment
* [[Paul Ferris (Scottish writer)|Paul John Ferris]] (born 1963), gangster and author
* [[Paul Ferris (Scottish writer)|Paul John Ferris]] (born 1963), gangster and author
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==Humorists==<!-- This section is linked from [[List of Scots]] -->
==Humorists==<!-- This section is linked from [[List of Scots]] -->
* [[Stanley Baxter]] (born 1926)
* [[Stanley Baxter]] (1926–2025)
* [[Danny Bhoy]] (born 1974)
* [[Danny Bhoy]] (born 1974)
* [[Frankie Boyle]] (born 1972)
* [[Frankie Boyle]] (born 1972)
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* [[Alun Cochrane]] (born 1975)
* [[Alun Cochrane]] (born 1975)
* [[Billy Connolly]] (born 1942)
* [[Billy Connolly]] (born 1942)
* [[Ronald Balfour Corbett]] (born 1930), known better as [[Ronnie Corbett]]
* [[Ronald Balfour Corbett]] (1930–2016), known better as [[Ronnie Corbett]]
* [[Ivor Cutler]] (1923–2006)
* [[Ivor Cutler]] (1923–2006)
* [[Karen Dunbar]] (born 1971)
* [[Karen Dunbar]] (born 1971)
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* [[Janette Tough]] (born 1947), A.K.A. [[The Krankies|Wee Jimmy Krankie]]
* [[Janette Tough]] (born 1947), A.K.A. [[The Krankies|Wee Jimmy Krankie]]
* [[Danny Wallace (humorist)|Danny Wallace]] (born 1976)
* [[Danny Wallace (humorist)|Danny Wallace]] (born 1976)
* [[ Kristoper Young [menace to society at swords and Motherwell, in fact most of Scotland and uk. He wasn’t born, he was created in a space vacuum.


==Military==
==Military==
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* [[Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde]] (1792–1863)
* [[Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde]] (1792–1863)
* [[Cailean Mór|Sir Colin Campbell]] (died 1296), warrior of [[Clan Campbell]]
* [[Cailean Mór|Sir Colin Campbell]] (died 1296), warrior of [[Clan Campbell]]
* [[Robert Campbell of Glenlyon]] (1630–1696), one of the commanding officers at the Massacre of Glencoe
* [[Sandy Campbell (GC)|Sandy Campbell]] (1898–1940), second lieutenant in the [[Royal Engineers]], 9th [[Bomb Disposal]] Company; awarded the George Cross
* [[Sandy Campbell (GC)|Sandy Campbell]] (1898–1940), second lieutenant in the [[Royal Engineers]], 9th [[Bomb Disposal]] Company; awarded the George Cross
* [[Alexander Cochrane|Sir Alexander Inglis Cochrane]] (1758–1832), senior Royal Navy commander during the Napoleonic Wars, achieving the rank of admiral
* [[Alexander Cochrane|Sir Alexander Inglis Cochrane]] (1758–1832), senior Royal Navy commander during the Napoleonic Wars, achieving the rank of admiral
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* [[Archibald Douglas (died 1333)|Sir Archibald Douglas]] (c. 1298–1333), Regent of Scotland and leader of Scots forces at the [[Battle of Halidon Hill]]
* [[Archibald Douglas (died 1333)|Sir Archibald Douglas]] (c. 1298–1333), Regent of Scotland and leader of Scots forces at the [[Battle of Halidon Hill]]
* [[James Douglas, Lord of Douglas|Sir James Douglas]] (c. 1287–1329), Warden of the Scottish Marches, military leader
* [[James Douglas, Lord of Douglas|Sir James Douglas]] (c. 1287–1329), Warden of the Scottish Marches, military leader
* [[Air Commodore]] [[Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton]] (1903–1973), aristocrat, politician and aviator, the first to fly over [[Mount Everest]]
* [[Hugh Dowding|Air Chief Marshal Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding]] (1882–1970), [[Air Officer Commanding]] [[RAF Fighter Command]] during the [[Battle of Britain]]
* [[Hugh Dowding|Air Chief Marshal Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding, 1st Baron Dowding]] (1882–1970), [[Air Officer Commanding]] [[RAF Fighter Command]] during the [[Battle of Britain]]
* [[George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith]] (1746–1823), admiral active throughout the Napoleonic Wars
* [[George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith]] (1746–1823), admiral active throughout the Napoleonic Wars
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==Philosophers==
==Philosophers==
{{also|Scottish philosophy}}
* [[John Abercrombie (physician)|John Abercrombie]] (1780–1844)
* [[John Abercrombie (physician)|John Abercrombie]] (1780–1844)
* [[John Anderson (natural philosopher)|John Anderson]] (1726–1796), philosopher, radical and benefactor of [[University of Strathclyde|Anderson's Institution]]
* [[John Anderson (natural philosopher)|John Anderson]] (1726–1796), philosopher, radical and benefactor of [[University of Strathclyde|Anderson's Institution]]
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* [[Thomas Charles Hope]] (1766–1844), physician and chemist, discoverer of the element [[strontium]]
* [[Thomas Charles Hope]] (1766–1844), physician and chemist, discoverer of the element [[strontium]]
* [[Joseph Hume]] (1777–1855), physician and [[Radicals (UK)|Radical]] MP
* [[Joseph Hume]] (1777–1855), physician and [[Radicals (UK)|Radical]] MP
* [[John Hunter (surgeon)|John Hunter]] (1728–1793), surgeon, after whom the [[Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons]] is named
* [[John Hunter (surgeon)|John Hunter]] (1728–1793), surgeon, after whom the [[Hunterian Museum, London]] is named
* [[Sir Robert Hutchison, 1st Baronet of Thurle|Sir Robert Hutchison]] (1871–1960), physician and [[paediatrician]]
* [[Sir Robert Hutchison, 1st Baronet of Thurle|Sir Robert Hutchison]] (1871–1960), physician and [[paediatrician]]
* [[Elsie Inglis]] (1864–1917), medical reformer and suffragette
* [[Elsie Inglis]] (1864–1917), medical reformer and suffragette
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* [[Flora Murray]] (1869–1923), medical pioneer, and a member of the [[Women's Social and Political Union]] suffragettes
* [[Flora Murray]] (1869–1923), medical pioneer, and a member of the [[Women's Social and Political Union]] suffragettes
* [[Robin Murray|Sir Robin MacGregor Murray]] (born 1944), psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatric Research
* [[Robin Murray|Sir Robin MacGregor Murray]] (born 1944), psychiatrist and Professor of Psychiatric Research
* [[Duncan Napier]], Victorian botanist and medical [[herbalism|herbalist]]]
* [[Duncan Napier]], Victorian botanist and medical [[herbalism|herbalist]]
* [[Bruce M. Nicol|Bruce Milligan Nicol, OBE]] (1913-1987), physician and nutrition scientist
* [[Bruce M. Nicol|Bruce Milligan Nicol, OBE]] (1913-1987), physician and nutrition scientist
* [[Alexander Nisbet (Royal Navy officer)|Sir Alexander Nisbet]] (1795–1874), naval surgeon, H.M. Inspector of Hospitals for the Royal Navy
* [[Alexander Nisbet (Royal Navy officer)|Sir Alexander Nisbet]] (1795–1874), naval surgeon, H.M. Inspector of Hospitals for the Royal Navy
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* [[John Cockburn (Scottish politician)|John Cockburn of Ormiston]] (died 1758), politician, known as the father of Scottish husbandry
* [[John Cockburn (Scottish politician)|John Cockburn of Ormiston]] (died 1758), politician, known as the father of Scottish husbandry
* [[Richard Cockburn of Clerkington|Sir Richard Cockburn of Clerkington]] (died 1627), senior government official, [[Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland]]
* [[Richard Cockburn of Clerkington|Sir Richard Cockburn of Clerkington]] (died 1627), senior government official, [[Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland]]
* [[John Comyn III of Badenoch]] (c.1274–1306), baron and magnate, murdered by [[Robert the Bruce]]
* [[James Connolly]] (1868–1916), Irish socialist leader, executed by firing squad following the [[Easter Rising]]
* [[James Connolly]] (1868–1916), Irish socialist leader, executed by firing squad following the [[Easter Rising]]
* [[John Crawfurd]] (1783–1868), colonial administrator, diplomat, physician and author
* [[John Crawfurd]] (1783–1868), colonial administrator, diplomat, physician and author
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* [[Iain Gray]] (born 1957), [[Scottish Labour Party]] politician
* [[Iain Gray]] (born 1957), [[Scottish Labour Party]] politician
* [[Jo Grimond]] (1913–1993), Liberal Party leader from 1956 to 1967
* [[Jo Grimond]] (1913–1993), Liberal Party leader from 1956 to 1967
* [[Alexander Hamilton]] (1755-1804), US Secretary of the Treasury, one of the [[Founding Fathers of the United States]]
* [[James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran]] (1516–1575), Regent of Scotland
* [[James Hamilton, 2nd Earl of Arran]] (1516–1575), Regent of Scotland
* [[Andrew Hardie (radical)|Andrew Hardie]] (died 1820), revolutionary
* [[Andrew Hardie (radical)|Andrew Hardie]] (died 1820), revolutionary
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* [[Duncan McNeill, 1st Baron Colonsay]] (1793–1874), advocate, judge and Tory politician
* [[Duncan McNeill, 1st Baron Colonsay]] (1793–1874), advocate, judge and Tory politician
* [[George Mealmaker]] (1768–1808), radical organiser and writer
* [[George Mealmaker]] (1768–1808), radical organiser and writer
* [[James Monroe]] (1758-1831), US President, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States
* [[Thomas Muir of Huntershill|Thomas Muir]] (1765–1799), political reformer
* [[Thomas Muir of Huntershill|Thomas Muir]] (1765–1799), political reformer
* [[John Murdoch (editor)|John Murdoch]] (1818–1903), land reform campaigner, newspaper owner and editor  
* [[John Murdoch (editor)|John Murdoch]] (1818–1903), land reform campaigner, newspaper owner and editor  
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* [[Jane Wigham|Jane Wigham (née Smeal)]] (1801–1888), leading Scottish abolitionist
* [[Jane Wigham|Jane Wigham (née Smeal)]] (1801–1888), leading Scottish abolitionist
* [[James Wilson (revolutionary)|James Wilson]] (1760–1820), revolutionary
* [[James Wilson (revolutionary)|James Wilson]] (1760–1820), revolutionary
* [[James Wilson (Founding Father)|James Wilson]] (1742–1798), one of the [[Founding Fathers of the United States]], signatory of the [[United States Declaration of Independence]]
* [[James Wilson (Founding Father)|James Wilson]] (1742–1798), one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, signatory of the [[United States Declaration of Independence]]
* [[John Witherspoon]] (1723–1794), [[Scottish American|Scottish-American]] Presbyterian minister, educator, farmer, Founding Father of the United States
* [[Robert Crichton Wyllie]] (1798–1865), physician and businessman, Minister of Foreign Affairs in the [[Kingdom of Hawaii]]
* [[Robert Crichton Wyllie]] (1798–1865), physician and businessman, Minister of Foreign Affairs in the [[Kingdom of Hawaii]]


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* [[Gillian Cooke]] (born 1982), athlete and bobsledder
* [[Gillian Cooke]] (born 1982), athlete and bobsledder
* [[Davie Cooper]] (1956–1995), footballer
* [[Davie Cooper]] (1956–1995), footballer
* [[Kay Copland]], sport shooter<ref>{{cite web |title=Scotland take shooting gold medal |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/commonwealth_games/delhi_2010/9078829.stm |website=BBC Sporr |access-date=6 May 2020 |date=11 October 2010}}</ref>
* [[Kay Copland]], sport shooter<ref>{{cite web |title=Scotland take shooting gold medal |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/commonwealth_games/delhi_2010/9078829.stm |website=BBC Sporr |access-date=6 May 2020 |date=11 October 2010}}</ref>
* [[David Coulthard]] (born 1971), Formula One driver<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mclaren.com/racing/heritage/driver/david-coulthard/|title=McLaren Racing – Heritage – David Coulthard|work=www.mclaren.com|access-date=September 9, 2019}}</ref>
* [[David Coulthard]] (born 1971), Formula One driver<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mclaren.com/racing/heritage/driver/david-coulthard/|title=McLaren Racing – Heritage – David Coulthard|work=www.mclaren.com|access-date=September 9, 2019}}</ref>
* [[Stevie Crawford]], professional football player and coach of [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.]]
* [[Stevie Crawford]], professional football player and coach of [[Dunfermline Athletic F.C.]]
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* [[Angus Simpson]]
* [[Angus Simpson]]
* [[Carol Smillie]] (born 1961)
* [[Carol Smillie]] (born 1961)
* [[Sarah Smith (news reporter)|Sarah Smith]] (born 1968)
* [[Sarah Smith (journalist)|Sarah Smith]] (born 1968)
* [[Iain Stirling]] (born 1988)
* [[Iain Stirling]] (born 1988)
* [[Grant Stott]]
* [[Grant Stott]]
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* [[Daniel Gunn (minister)|Daniel Gunn]] (1774–1848), Scottish [[congregational]] minister, latterly in [[Christchurch, Hampshire]]
* [[Daniel Gunn (minister)|Daniel Gunn]] (1774–1848), Scottish [[congregational]] minister, latterly in [[Christchurch, Hampshire]]
* [[Thomas Guthrie]] (1803–1873), [[Anglicanism#Anglican divines|divine]] and philanthropist
* [[Thomas Guthrie]] (1803–1873), [[Anglicanism#Anglican divines|divine]] and philanthropist
* [[William Guthrie (minister)|William Guthrie]] (1620–1665), author of "The Christian's Great Interest"<ref>{{Cite web|title=William Guthrie – The Christian's Great Interest|url=http://www.covenantofgrace.com/christians_great_interest.htm|access-date=2020-09-03|website=www.covenantofgrace.com}}</ref>
* [[William Guthrie (minister)|William Guthrie]] (1620–1665), author of "The Christian's Great Interest"<ref>{{Cite web|title=William Guthrie – The Christian's Great Interest|url=http://www.covenantofgrace.com/christians_great_interest.htm|access-date=2020-09-03|website=www.covenantofgrace.com}}{{Dead link|date=May 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref>
* [[James Alexander Haldane]] (1768–1851), independent church leader
* [[James Alexander Haldane]] (1768–1851), independent church leader
* [[Robert Haldane]] (1764–1842), missionary preacher and lecturer; wrote a commentary on Romans
* [[Robert Haldane]] (1764–1842), missionary preacher and lecturer; wrote a commentary on Romans
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* Dr John Kennedy (1819–1884), Highland preacher, author of ''Days of the Fathers in Ross-shire''
* Dr John Kennedy (1819–1884), Highland preacher, author of ''Days of the Fathers in Ross-shire''
* [[John Knox]] (c. 1513–1572), leader of the Scottish Reformation
* [[John Knox]] (c. 1513–1572), leader of the Scottish Reformation
* [[Robert Leighton (bishop)|Robert Leighton]] (1611–1684), Archbishop of Glasgow, Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1653 to 1662
* [[Thomas Leishman]] (1825–1904), minister and liturgical scholar
* [[Thomas Leishman]] (1825–1904), minister and liturgical scholar
* [[David Lindsay, 1st Duke of Montrose]] (1440–1495), first Scottish non-royal duke, [[Lord High Admiral of Scotland]], [[Master of the Royal Household of Scotland]], [[Great Chamberlain]] and [[Justiciar]]
* [[David Lindsay, 1st Duke of Montrose]] (1440–1495), first Scottish non-royal duke, [[Lord High Admiral of Scotland]], [[Master of the Royal Household of Scotland]], [[Great Chamberlain]] and [[Justiciar]]
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* [[Princess Kaiulani Cleghorn of Hawaii]] (1876–1899), daughter of [[Archibald Scott Cleghorn|Archibald Cleghorn]] and [[Likelike|Princess Miriam Likelike]] (sister of Queen [[Liliuokalani|Lili'iuokalani]])
* [[Princess Kaiulani Cleghorn of Hawaii]] (1876–1899), daughter of [[Archibald Scott Cleghorn|Archibald Cleghorn]] and [[Likelike|Princess Miriam Likelike]] (sister of Queen [[Liliuokalani|Lili'iuokalani]])
* [[Christopher Kane]] (born 1982), fashion designer
* [[Christopher Kane]] (born 1982), fashion designer
* [[Keiller's marmalade|Janet Keiller]] (fl. 1797), developer of [[marmalade]]
* [[James Kennedy (GC)|James Kennedy]] (1930–1973), security guard for [[British Rail Engineering Limited]], posthumously awarded the George Cross
* [[James Kennedy (GC)|James Kennedy]] (1930–1973), security guard for [[British Rail Engineering Limited]], posthumously awarded the George Cross
* [[Mariote Ker]] ([[floruit]] 1529), Scottish burgess
* [[Mariote Ker]] ([[floruit]] 1529), Scottish burgess
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* [[John Charles Walsham Reith]] (1889–1971), first Director General of the [[BBC]]
* [[John Charles Walsham Reith]] (1889–1971), first Director General of the [[BBC]]
* [[John Rennie (naval architect)|John Rennie]] (1842–1918), [[naval architect]], Naval Constructor and Instructor for the Chinese Government
* [[John Rennie (naval architect)|John Rennie]] (1842–1918), [[naval architect]], Naval Constructor and Instructor for the Chinese Government
* [[A. E. Robertson|Rev. Archibald "Archie" Eneas Robertson]] (1870–1958), generally regarded as first mountaineer to climb all 282 Munros
* [[Jonathan Saunders]], fashion designer
* [[Jonathan Saunders]], fashion designer
* [[James Small (Scottish laird)|James Small]] (1835–1900), last laird of [[Dirnanean House|Dirnanean]]
* [[James Small (Scottish laird)|James Small]] (1835–1900), last laird of [[Dirnanean House|Dirnanean]]
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* [[Alexander Wilson (photographer)|Alexander Wilson]] (d. 1922), noted amateur photographer, working in Dundee
* [[Alexander Wilson (photographer)|Alexander Wilson]] (d. 1922), noted amateur photographer, working in Dundee
* [[Margaret Wilson (Scottish martyr)|Margaret Wilson]] (c. 1667–1685), Covenanter martyr
* [[Margaret Wilson (Scottish martyr)|Margaret Wilson]] (c. 1667–1685), Covenanter martyr
* [[Roderick Wright]] (1940–2005), disgraced Catholic bishop
* [[Roderick Wright (bishop)|Roderick Wright]] (1940–2005), disgraced Catholic bishop


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References

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  2. ↑ Who Was Who in America, Historical Volume, 1607–1896. Chicago: Marquis Who's Who. 1963.
  3. ↑ "Jim Clark". Formula 1. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  4. ↑ "Scotland take shooting gold medal". BBC Sporr. 11 October 2010. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  5. ↑ "McLaren Racing – Heritage – David Coulthard". www.mclaren.com. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  6. ↑ "Drew McIntyre aiming to be Scotland's first WWE champion". bbc.com. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  7. ↑ Deborah Andrews (1992). Annual Obituary, 1991. St. James Pr. ISBN 1-55862-175-X. Retrieved 3 June 2010.
  8. ↑ "SCOTTISH SMALLBORE RIFLE ASSOCIA". www.ssra.co.uk. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  9. ↑ "Shona Marshall | Commonwealth Games Federation". thecgf.com. Archived from the original on 1 March 2020. Retrieved 1 March 2020.
  10. ↑ "Scottish Roots People – Andy Murray". www.scottishroots.com. Retrieved 3 September 2019.
  11. ↑ "William Guthrie – The Christian's Great Interest". www.covenantofgrace.com. Retrieved 3 September 2020.[dead link]
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