George Seton (1822-1908) was born in Perth to George Seton of the East India Company. Educated at Edinburgh University and Exeter College, Oxford. Seton joined the bar in 1846 though never practised. By 1854, Seton was secretary to the Registrar-General for Scotland (Edinburgh). He added the post of Superintendent of the […]
These notes are based on lectures given by Rhoda Fothergill – they were made by a local resident of Perth – Alan Darling – and have been passed to this website. St. John’s Church – Monasteries – Chapel 1559 – John Knox – Church of Scotland – Presbyterianism […]
Patrick Geddes although born in Balater, West Aberdeenshire (2 October 1854) spent his formative and school years in Perth and Kinnoull. The range of his work and achievements were so wide that amongst the descriptions of Geddes to be found are, biologist, economist, sociologist, geographer, city planner, art critic, academic […]
John Buchan, author, politician, soldier and First World War spy was born at the then Manse of the Knox Free Church (South Street), 20 York Place, Perth on 26 August 1875 to Helen Masterton and the Reverend John Buchan of the Clan Buchan. There is a small commemorative plaque on […]
