Henry Adamson (1581-1639) was a Scottish poet and historian. He was the son of James Adamson, Dean of Guild in Perth. He was trained for the church,but became a schoolmaster in his home city. His friend William Drummond induced him to publish his most famous poem: Muses Threnodie: of Mirthful Mournings […]
“St John of Dunkeld was unusual among Scottish saints in that he originally came from the village of Podock in England. He became Archdeacon of St Andrews, and when the see became vacant the Chapter chose him as their next bishop. This action infuriated the King (William the Lion) who […]
Known as the father of meteorology, Alexander Buchan was born at Kinnesswood (Kinross-shire) on 11 April 1829. Initial education was at the Free Church normal school. From an early age he took an interest in weather, formalising this study with a degree from Edinburgh University. A teaching job (1848-60) was […]
John Welwood (1649-79) – Covenanting minister, Welwood died in Perth but was not allowed to be buried in the town. His friends dug his grave at Dron Kirkyard (NO 141159).
Thomas Small (1587-1645) – Covenanter who died for his beliefs. Buried at Ecclesmagirdle Kirkyard (NO 108163)
John Ramsay (1736-1814) – Owner of Ochtertyre estate, Ramsay was a friend and patron of Burns. Scott called at his home also. Buried at Kincardine Kirkyard (NS 719988).
Rob Roy MacGregor (1671-1734) – Farmer and cattle-dealer, noted for his exploits in levying blackmail. Subject of Walter Scott’s novel Rob Roy. Died at home and interred at Balquidder kirkyard (NN 536209) beneath an old cross-slab. “The most famous MacGregor of all is, of course, Rob Roy, of the Glengyle branch (1671-1734). Rob […]
Henry Home, Lord Kames (1696-1782) – A Lord of Session and antiquarian, Lord Kames was also a land reformer, improving the Blair Drummond estates. Buried at Kincardine kirkyard (NS 719988).
John Grierson – Born at Deanston (borders of Stirling and Perth) on 26 April 1898. He is credited with initiating the 1930s British documentary film movement. “John Grierson (April 26, 1898 – February 19, 1972) is often considered the father of British and Canadian documentary film. Grierson was born in Deanston, near […]
John Graham, Viscount Dundee (1648/9-89) – Known as Claverhouse from his estate, Graham led Government troops against the Covenanters at Drumclog and Bothwell. He was personally responsible for the murder of John Brown of Priesthill in front of his wife and family. Graham led the Jacobites at the Battle of Killiecrankie […]