A founder of the Scottish Liberal Church Party (1878), John Tulloch was born at Bridge of Earn in 1823. A theologian, he wrote widely on the church, religion and philosophy, most notably Beginning Life (1862) – an address to young men. Initially he was a Minister in Dundee (1844) and […]
Between 1532 and 1534, Johannes Machebeus was Dominican Prior at Perth. As a religious reformer he was accused of heresy and sought refuge in England where he converted to Protestantism. There he married and eventually settled firstly in Germany and then in Denmark, where he was made Professor of Theology […]
A Church of Scotland Minister born at Scone in 1832 and recognised as one of the foremost preachers of his time. Educated at St Andrews, he held ministries at Monimail in Fife, Tron in Glasgow and St Cuthberts’ in Edinburgh. In 1891 James McGregor was appointed Moderator of the General […]
Lawrence Tuttiett (1825-1897) was born in Colyton in Devon and educated at Christ’s Hospital and King’s College. Originally planning a medical career, Tuttiet took Holy Orders in 1848. Within a year he was a priest and by 1850 the curate at St Paul’s in Knightsbridge, followed by the curacy at St […]
William Arnot (1808-1875) was a Free Church minister, and the author of several books which may be obtained today, including a work on the Book of Proverbs, “Laws from Heaven for Life on Earth,” and an exposition entitled “The Parables of Our Lord.”
Andreas or Aindréas of Caithness (died 1184) is the first known bishop of Caithness and a source for the author of de Situ Albanie. Aindréas was a native Scot, and very likely came from a prominent family in Gowrie, or somewhere in this part of Scotland. He was a prominent […]
Patrick Adamson was born at Perth. He studied philosophy, and took the degree of M.A. at St Andrews. After being minister of Ceres in Fife for three years, in 1566 he set out for Paris as tutor to the eldest son of Sir James Macgill, the clerk-general. In June of […]
John Strang – Religious figure and Principal of Glasgow University was born at Irvine, Ayrshire in 1547. Attended St Andrews University from the age of 12. After attaining an MA he was appointed a regent of St Leonard’s College. Strang was ordained 10 April 1614 and joined the parish of Errol in […]
Alexander Balmain Bruce (1831-1899) Minister and Theologian was born at West Lodge, Dupplin and initially educated at the parish school in Auchterarder before attending Edinburgh University (1845). This was just after the Disruption of 1843 and whether as a result of this or some other factor, Bruce’s study of theology resulted […]
“Martyr, born at Perth; died about 1201. Practically all that is known of this martyr comes from the “Nova legenda Anglie”, and that is little. In youth he had been somewhat wild, but on reaching manhood he devoted himself wholly to the service of God. A baker by trade, he […]